Hiring: (Senior) 5G O-RAN Orchestration & SMO Engineer Company: SES Satellites Location: Long Beach, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 13:44:04 Employment Type: Full-time / Remote Target Skills & Keywords : Aerospace Engineering, C, C++, Python, REST, Security Clearance, Segment, TLS About the job Required Skills: •MeoSphere is SES’s next-generation Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) satellite constellation, designed to deliver secure connectivity services to government agencies, enterprises, and commercial customers. It will also provide high-speed broadband internet to eliminate global connectivity dead zones. •To accelerate development timelines, reduce costs, and ensure quality, SES is internalizing a critical segment of the satellite supply chain: the final integration of partner satellite platforms with SES’s software-defined payloads, all within a cutting-edge manufacturing and test facility. •As a 5G O‑RAN Orchestration & SMO Engineer •, you will be responsible for the Management Plane (M‑Plane) •Of the regenerative onboard gNBs and for the interface between the onboard 5G stack and the ground/onboard •Service Management and Orchestration (SMO) •Platform. Your work enables remote lifecycle management—configuration, fault management, and performance monitoring of spaceborne 5G infrastructure, with strong alignment to O‑RAN Alliance and 3GPP TS 28.xxx management specifications. •This is a high‑ownership role for engineers who like shipping real systems: you will define the management interfaces, turn standards into running software, and make it robust enough for mission operations. Qualifications: •Prior experience working on spaceborne, airborne, or other highly constrained platforms, where latency, bandwidth, and reliability are first‑order design drivers. •Hands‑on involvement with O‑RAN Alliance activities, working groups, or interoperability efforts. •Eligibility for ESA/EU/NATO/National SECRET personnel security clearances. Candidates must be prepared to undergo a security clearance procedure, as this position may require holding such clearance, is considered an asset. •Willing to work at least 60% onsite from office •Able to travel nationally & internationally •The salary range for this full-time position (US only) is $110,400 •Salary ranges are determined by role, level, and geographic location. Individual compensation within the range is determined based on work location and a variety of factors, including job-related skills, experience, qualifications, and relevant education or training. •Additional compensation and benefits may apply depending on the location and terms of employment. Compensation: •$110,400 - $151,800 / year •Flexible work environment (work from home / hybrid options) Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!