Software Architect, Satellite Control Systems

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SES is seeking an experienced Software Architect for Satellite Control Systems to join its Software Center of Expertise in Betzdorf, onsite, full-time. In this role you will design and maintain mission-critical operational software, guide system architecture, collaborate with the demand management team to turn requirements into robust features, and mentor peers while leading validation, testing and knowledge sharing across a global team. Requirements include 10+ years in design, development and testing of mission-critical software, strong Go expertise, solid CI/CD experience (Azure DevOps preferred), and knowledge of satellite control systems including encryption and telemetry, plus event-driven architectures with Kafka, gRPC and real-time metrics. Tips: tailor your CV to highlight architecture leadership, concrete outcomes, and collaboration; show your ability to present demonstrations to stakeholders; emphasize mentoring and onboarding experience; provide examples of pull requests and technical documentation; demonstrate enthusiasm for SES diversity and continuous improvement.

ROLE DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

Software Center of Expertise plays a key role in SES digital transformation by delivering high quality software. The global team consists of system architects, software engineers, software architects, test & integration engineers. We are looking for an experienced Software Architect to reinforce our Satellites management software systems team. You are ideally someone who can thrive in a high-pace environment, have a curious mind, love tackling complex problems, enjoy turning chaos into clarity, and brings a spark of creativity to every solution. Plus, you’re a true team player who values collaboration, knows that the best ideas come from working together, and loves helping others succeed just as much as yourself.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES / KEY RESULT AREAS

COMPETENCIES

• Collaborate with the demand management team to design and develop features that meet product requirements.
• Design, implement, and maintain the architecture of mission-critical operational software.
• Engage with internal stakeholders to gather, analyze, and define software requirements.
• Identify and propose innovative solutions to enhance and evolve existing software architecture.
• Provide guidance and support for validation activities to ensure system reliability and performance.
• Lead and support anomaly investigations, including resolution and implementation of preventive measures.
• Stay up to date with emerging technologies, assessing their relevance and applicability to the organization.
• Present proposed solutions clearly and comprehensively, considering system-wide impacts and dependencies.
• Mentor team members in best practices for testing and maintenance, including unit testing and test plan development.
• Conduct peer reviews of pull requests to ensure code quality and promote continuous improvement.
• Deliver demonstrations to stakeholders and customers, effectively communicating solutions and addressing questions.
• Support onboarding, training, and mentoring of new team members to ensure effective integration.
• Coordinate with development and test teams to promote effective communication and knowledge sharing.
• Actively participate in and contribute to knowledge-sharing initiatives and technical discussions.
• Maintain clear and comprehensive technical documentation covering system architecture and development processes.
• Promote a culture of collaboration, quality, and continuous improvement across the team.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Telecommunications, or Electrical Engineering.
• 10+ years of relevant professional experience in the design, development, and testing of mission-critical software systems.
• Strong programming expertise in Go (Golang).
• Proven experience with Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) practices and tools, preferably Azure DevOps.
• Solid understanding of satellite control systems, including encryption, telemetry decommutation, and satellite operations procedures.
• Familiarity with C4 modelling methodology is preferred.
• Experience designing and implementing event-driven architectures.
• Hands-on experience with technologies such as Kafka and gRPC.
• Experience with real-time metrics visualization and event generation systems.
• Experience with NGSO satellites system is a plus.

OTHER KEY REQUIREMENTS / COMMENTS

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