System Architect

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 Job Overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic and skilled System Architect to join the Current System Architecture team and play a critical role in designing and implementing scalable, secure, and high-performing infrastructure solutions. This is an unique opportunity to make a significant impact within an organization that values growth, teamwork, and professional development.

Who you are

You have a strong understanding of mobile communication technologies, satellite systems, and their integration. In this role, you will architect end-to-end solutions for satellite communication while staying up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring the success of the feature implementation and the quality of the network.

What you will do

The System Architect in the Current System Architecture Team (CSA) will oversee the end-to-end feature implementation on the current network. This includes collecting business requirements or the operations needs, and designing the feature with cost considerations. This role also plays a critical role in ensuring a smooth implementation and rollout of new features with internal developers and external vendors.

This position involves high collaboration with cross-functional teams, requiring coordination with Operations, Engineering, Sales, Business Development, Legal and other relevant stakeholders. The role also involves external engagement with suppliers, customers and the competition to stay abreast of market dynamics.

As a System Architect , the main activities are:

· Learn about our Eutelsat System Architecture

· Develop comprehensive system architectures that address future needs, balancing performance, scalability, and cost, contributing to requirements development, documentation (Conops), and traceability.

· Incorporate new methodology and technology to improve the operational efficiency of the current system.

· Produce comprehensive optimization road maps to address customer needs.

· Support customer-facing teams with technical training and knowledge transfer.

· Serve as the interface towards Business Units, IT, Operational teams as well as other technical specialist Engineering teams, following the Demand Management Process to formalize technical requirements while ensuring alignment with overall system objectives.

· Coordinate development with internal/external teams (Client, Marketing sales, Operation management, Suppliers, Internal team as System integration and test team, or modelling team etc.)

· Support the definition of technical requirements within the framework of the Technical Procurement process, focusing on system architecture.

· Interact with external suppliers to ensure matching with desired features and system requirements.

 What you will need

· Bachelor’s degree or higher in a space-related field (e.g., Aerospace Engineering, Astrophysics, Space Systems Engineering), or in Telecommunications or a closely related discipline.

· 5-10 years of professional experience in the connectivity industry (e.g. terrestrial cell phone networks, sat comms systems, point-to-point radios etc.), or a minimum of 3 years of experience specifically in LEO (Low Earth Orbit) connectivity operations or development.

· Fluency in written & spoken English is mandatory. French or additional languages is advantageous.

· Be Agile, curious, rigorous and work with autonomy

· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen understanding of the satellite connectivity

· Experience in managing cross-functional teams and driving successful system conception

· Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate at all organizational levels.

What We’d Love:

· Master’s Degree in Computer Science or related Engineering field

· Experience in programming in C/C++, Python or similar language

· Field work on RF or antenna systems

· Experience in 3GPP LTE or 5G networks.

Where you will work

London or Issy-les-Moulineaux (Paris) or Turin

Travel may be required for up to 5% of the time.

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This role is a Eutelsat job opening; all of our open roles are posted on the current OneWeb and Eutelsat websites. Please note that when you are applying, your application may be seen by both teams.