Satellite System Manager

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Be part of a new era in communications, transforming connectivity with Eutelsat Group – the world’s first GEO-LEO integrated global satellite operator.

As a global leader in satellite communications, we provide infinite connectivity, broadcasting television channels and packages, transmitting news reports, provide wholesale broadband Internet access services.

With Eutelsat Group You’ll Get To:

• Pioneer the future of Space Technology
• Bring connectivity to remote frontiers
• Collaborate with customer-centric experts
• Embrace cultural diversity in our global team

Where your skills ignite opportunities & you will elevate your skills in a stretching, rewarding, and meaningful environment. At Eutelsat Group, we’re united by inclusion and diversity, striving for gender balance and social responsibility, on Earth and in Space.

Who You Are: 

As Satellite System Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring that all technical aspects of the satellite and launcher interface are satisfactorily addressed and completed as well as for the coordination of the technical teams, meetings and reviews.

You want to make a real difference in the world by joining us on our mission to be the most trusted partner for GEO-LEO global satellite connectivity, finally bridging the digital divide.

What You’ll Do:

• Monitor and control the technical work of industry relating to design, development, production and assembly integration and test (AIT) at subsystem and system levels to ensure that the agreed Contractual Requirements are met. Review and approve the satellite Design, Development and Test Plan and AIT Plan.
• Define and coordinate the specific engineering support activities at system level for all aspects of the satellite. Monitor and control the interfaces between the sub-systems and satellite/launcher.
• Coordinate the support to design reviews and evaluate declared compliance versus system level requirements. Closely monitor and control all system level budgets and establish and maintain up to date versions of the budget analyses.
• Provide support to in-orbit operations including LEOP and IOT.
• Support Eutelsat’s Satellite Programme Manager in negotiations of technical aspects of satellite and launcher contract.
• Provide support and expertise to anomaly and failure reviews at all levels (equipment, sub-system and in orbit), and develop solutions/resolutions to the problems.
• During proposal or study phases, assess technical solutions and provide recommendations from technical standpoint to support decision making, applicable but not limited to GEO satellite, LEO satellite including constellation, embarkation of hosted payload.

What it Takes: 

• Master degree
• At least 10 years of experience in satellite engineering and design
• Good knowledge of satellite and constellation systems engineering, and ability to challenge and assess technical solutions
• Ability to coordinate activities of a technical Team
• Ability to work in a team.
• Excellent knowledge of English (B2 or higher).

Where You’ll Be: Issy-les-Moulineaux

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