Chief Engineer Support & Technical Integration Analyst
About The Position
At SES Space & Defense, we are a trusted partner ensuring mission success for customers operating in the most demanding environments. As part of SES S.A., a global leader in satellite-enabled connectivity, we deliver multi-orbit, end-to-end satellite and technology solutions that provide secure, reliable, and high-bandwidth communications across the globe. Our differentiated multi-orbit architecture combines GEO and MEO satellite systems with integrated terrestrial and network infrastructure to deliver resilient, low-latency, high-throughput connectivity at a global scale. With more than 120 satellites covering nearly the entire world, a global ground network, and thousands of deployed terminals supporting over 5,000 government missions annually, SES Space and Defense is a trusted partner to the U.S. Federal Government and national security community, allied governments, NATO, and agencies including NASA for mission-critical communications. We strive to be the only solution when success is critical and recognize our people as our competitive advantage. At SES Space & Defense, you’ll work alongside a mission-driven team committed to integrity, honor, and accountability, delivering real-world impact across today’s most critical missions.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical discipline
- 3–5 years of experience in systems engineering, aerospace, defense, satellite communications, or related technical environments
- Foundational understanding of requirements management, interface control, verification and validation, and configuration management principles
- Experience supporting technical projects or engineering teams within a structured program environment
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to track multiple technical tasks and dependencies simultaneously
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Familiarity with engineering documentation, technical reviews, and program execution processes
- Experience with collaboration tools such as Microsoft Office, Jira, Confluence, or similar platforms
- Ability to operate effectively within a team-oriented, multi-contractor environment
- Active U.S. Secret clearance or the ability to obtain and maintain one; eligibility for Top Secret/SCI preferred
Nice To Haves
- Exposure to satellite communications, aerospace systems, or government defense programs
- Familiarity with GEO satellite architectures or ground segment operational concepts
- Experience with or exposure to requirements management tools such as DOORS and Model-Based Systems Engineering environments
- Understanding of RF, communications, networking, or mission systems concepts
- Interest in spacecraft systems, mission operations, and large-scale technical integration activities
- Demonstrated curiosity, initiative, and a desire to grow within a complex engineering organization
Responsibilities
- Support the Chief Engineer organization in coordinating engineering activities across program IPTs, including Space Vehicle, Ground Segment, Systems Engineering, and Operations & Sustainment teams
- Assist in tracking technical tasks, action items, and engineering deliverables across multiple organizations
- Support preparation and organization of technical reviews, including SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, FRR, and operational readiness activities
- Help maintain program technical documentation, including requirements artifacts, interface documentation, action logs, and engineering decision records
- Support systems engineering processes such as requirements traceability, configuration management, verification tracking, and risk management activities
- Coordinate engineering inputs across spacecraft, payload, ground, networking, cybersecurity, and mission operations teams to ensure technical alignment
- Support technical meeting preparation, status reporting, minutes, and follow-up action tracking
- Assist in development and maintenance of program dashboards, metrics, and technical reporting products
- Support integration and test planning activities spanning space and ground segment interfaces
- Participate in engineering working groups, customer engagements, and technical interchange meetings as required
- Assist with transition planning from development activities into operational sustainment environments
- Support continuous improvement efforts across systems engineering and technical integration processes
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
