Satellite Platform Engineer

Title: VSAT Platform Engineer, Platform Engineering

Location: Chennai, India

Primary Responsibilities:

• Development requirements for MEO and GEO platforms and modem systems from new product definitions with providing technical leadership
• Support Product and Innovation in translating innovative product initiatives into reality
• Engage with partner vendors of MEO and GEO platforms and modems to ensure their systems fulfill product requirements and comply with the ecosystem
• Develop test plans to support the validation of MEO and GEO platforms and modems to ensure they meet the technical, functional, performance, and business requirements
• Test and validate vendor-provided systems for the ecosystem and ensure high availability and reliability of these systems
• Create operations handover documentation that describes Networks specific configuration, commissioning procedure, troubleshooting guides, and CONOPS
• Deploy new product development into existing MEO and GEO platforms and modems
• Manage deployment of MEO and GEO platform and modem expansions
• Validate other platform solutions operates in its worldwide network
• Deploy ground systems in a lab environment, run test plans, and generate test reports
• Evaluate and recommend third-party test tools to aid with systems test efforts
• Drive technical defects and bug resolution with our partner vendors
• Deploy platform and modem software upgrades and major configuration changes
• Provide technical support to our operational team
• Provide training and support as required to other technical staff
• Support a community of practice around platform development across the company

Competencies:

• Ability to demonstrate technical leadership focusing on system integrity throughout the system lifecycle
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
• Ability to work and deliver within a fast-paced working environment
• Ability to set priorities and work under deadlines
• Good teamwork spirit by working cohesively with the team towards a common goal

Qualifications & Experience:

• BS/MA degree in engineering, computer sciences, IT, or similar
• 7+ years of experience in VSAT platforms like iDirect, Comtech, Gilat, Newtec, or others

The 7 years must include the following areas of knowledge:

• Experience of Satellite RF communications systems
• IP protocols, TCP, UDP, RTP, routing protocols, and switching
• Strong knowledge of QoS and WAN optimization techniques including TCP acceleration, caching, and compression
• Basic experience with Unix system environment
• Certifications in one or multiple of the above-mentioned platform technologies or other industry certifications are preferred
• MEO satellite experience is a plus