Hiring: (Senior) Manager, Satellite Platform Engineering Company: SES Satellites Location: McLean, VA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-11 13:44:04 Employment Type: Full-time Target Skills & Keywords : Stakeholder Management About the job Experience: •Technical expert with acquired in-depth knowledge and operational experience in spacecraft engineering through education and working experience, with strong background in ADCS, Power, Thermal and Propulsion •Have demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, complex projects and coordinating cross-functional team consisting of internal and external parties •Have demonstrated ability to communicate at all levels of the internal organization and provide high quality / quantity of expertise across space systems •Have demonstrated ability to manage and motivate team of engineering experts •For US based positions: must be US Citizen or Green Card Holder Required Skills: •The Manager, Satellite Platform Engineering leads a team of engineering expert responsible for the ADCS, Propulsion, Data Handling, Power and Thermal Subsystems for a SES fleet (GEO & MEO) and deliver on the Space Engineering departments’ goals and mission. Qualifications: •Engineering degree with at least 10 years of applicable experience in Space Engineering Operations and/or procurement Compensation: •$161,475 - $236,800 / year •The US salary range for this full-time position is $161,475 - 236,800 •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. 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!