Principal Sales Engineer - London, United Kingdom - Intelsat

Description

Provide engineering analyses and support to the Global Government business for the delivery, sales, and solution development activities. In collaboration with teleport and terrestrial facilities, you will provide expert technical support to key stakeholders (e.g. Sales, Business Development, and Marketing) to drive revenue. Engineer all aspects of a high-quality technical solution including network design, network sizing, equipment specifications, and transmission analyses (link budgets)
Collaborate directly with customers, end users, Sales, and Solutions Development in the preparation of technical solutions (satellite & end-to-end) referencing Information Assurance checklists to ensure satisfactory link & terrestrial performance and compliance for new technologies
Provide analyses and solutions for customer network problems based on up-to-date expertise in satellite communication networks, computer hardware, and software applications
Identify, develop, optimize, coordinate, and assist in the implementation and management of satellite capacity
Design and optimize satellite link parameters associated with ground network/terrestrial facilities
Coordinate with Program Management and third-party/external program vendors and/or contractors to support the shipping, integration, installation and testing of equipment and service
Lead the development of technical presentation materials for the Sales team and for direct customer engagements, in support of proposals and work orders
Collaborate with internal and external groups as necessary to provide expert technical support to the Network Operations Center (NOC) and Program Management to resolve service delivery issues or outages
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or similar discipline (an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered)
A minimum of (7) years of recent, relevant experience in sales engineering, system engineering, or solution engineering in satellite industry
Expert knowledge of the key technical aspects of satellite services including transmission analysis, communications payloads for communications satellites, transmission impairments and mitigation strategies, earth station equipment, digital modulation techniques and software analysis systems and tools used to support transmission analysis and network sizing
COTM, to UAS and Manned ISR services
Good knowledge of computer and satellite/WAN network hardware and systems required, including modems (Comtech/Vipersat, IDirect), routers, switches, fire walls, VPN concentrators and IP addressing
Able to travel to meet business needs up to 20%
Ability to occasionally work additional hours as needed to meet business demands
Willingness and ability to train and develop more junior colleagues
Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
Experience in the maintenance, troubleshooting, repair or installation of commercial or military satellite earth station or VSAT terminals (C, Ku or X-band) and related equipment
Hybrid work environment offering up to two days per week work from home (for eligible positions)
Development opportunities supporting professional growth championed by our dedicated Learning & Development team


Ways to get involved:
satellite launch parties, company connect events, charitable activities, team social events, recognition programs, and employee resource groups.
Wide range of benefits and perks to help you stay healthy, happy, and productive. These include paid leave programs, medical, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits, employee wellness offerings, and more
These benefits are designed to support your overall well-being and help you succeed in your role.

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