Your impact:
As a Senior Engineer, Satellite Control Systems, you will have the opportunity to leverage your technical expertise and innovative mindset to drive the development and integration of cutting-edge satellite control systems. Your role will be pivotal in ensuring the operational readiness of state-of-the-art software solutions that support critical satellite engineering and operations.
We are looking for a qualified individual with a diverse background, experience, values, and strong work ethic. You will contribute to enhancing the Ground Network System's architecture and performance and automate key operational processes to increase efficiency and reliability. You will support a 24/7 satellite control environment, ensuring continuous and seamless operations.
Ideal candidate will embrace and implement new technologies while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
What you will do:
- Lead the development and integration of software solutions for the Intelsat Satellite Control Systems.
- Manage the deployment and testing processes for the Ground Network System (GNS), ensuring operational readiness.
- Coordinate with IT Operations, software development teams, satellite engineers, and operations teams to support the GNS and Software Defined Satellite (SDS) software.
- Resolve technical issues related to GNS and SDS in a timely and effective manner, maintaining high availability and reliability.
- Solve complex technical problems by leveraging DevOps practices, automating testing pipelines, and improving overall system efficiency.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance the architecture and performance of the GNS, contributing to the continuous improvement of the testing environment.
- Identify opportunities to automate operational tasks, streamline processes, and implement new technologies to improve system performance and efficiency.
Your required experience/skills:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field (an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered).
- A minimum of 5 years of recent, relevant experience in software development, integration, and testing, particularly within satellite control systems or similar high-reliability environments.
- Proficiency in Linux and bash scripting, with strong experience in automation and DevOps practices.
- Hands-on experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and CI/CD pipelines for test automation.
- Solid understanding and practical experience with databases, including SQL and MongoDB.
- Proficient in Python and Java, using modern Integrated Development Environments (IDEs).
- This role may be subject to ITAR/EAR regulations; candidates must be a US Person (this includes US Citizen, Permanent Resident, or Protected Individual such as an asylee or refugee).
Your success in this role will look like:
- Thrive in a dynamic environment, quickly adapting to new challenges and technologies.
- Bring innovative solutions to enhance system efficiency and reliability.
- Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to achieve shared goals.
- Embrace feedback and diverse perspectives, fostering an inclusive culture.
- Promote Intelsat's commitment to diversity and a positive workplace.
- Clearly articulate technical concepts to ensure team alignment.
It would be nice if you had:
- Familiarity with satellite control systems or aerospace industry standards and practices.
How we support you:
- Hybrid work environment offering up to two days per week work from home (for eligible positions).
- Development opportunities supporting professional growth championed by our dedicated Learning & Development team. 20-25% of our positions are hired internally!
- Ways to get involved: satellite launch parties, company connect events, charitable activities, team social events, recognition programs, and employee resource groups.
- Wide range of benefits and perks to help you stay healthy, happy, and productive. These include paid leave programs, medical, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits, employee wellness offerings, and more!
These benefits are designed to support your overall well-being and help you succeed in your role.
Our D&I Commitment:
We're committed to fostering a culture and environment of diversity, inclusion and respect - a place where everyone can show up fully as themselves and do their best work every day. We're a technology leader committed to advancing diverse, inclusive teams - where belonging is rooted in our culture. Intelsat has an established Diversity & Inclusion Council and Employee Resource Groups. Intelsat is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
While it is important to note that meeting the minimum qualifications is a fundamental requirement for consideration, if you are enthusiastic about this role and are unsure how well your experience aligns with these requirements, we encourage you to apply. Our recruitment team will assess your application and determine if your skills and qualifications meet the essential criteria for this role or whether there might be another role within our organization that is a better match.
Other Job Info:
- These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees assigned to this job.
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