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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Solutions Engineer - **Company:** SES - **Location:** Betzdorf, Germany - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Systems Engineering, VoIP, Microsoft Outlook, Data Transmissions, Internet Protocol, Internet Protocol Security (IP SEC), Microsoft Dynamics, Microsoft Office, Multicasting, Network Architecture, Network Protocols, Radio-Frequency Identification, Microsoft PowerPoint, Software Tools, Salesforce.Com, Signal Processing, Transmission Control Protocol (TCP), Satellite Networks - **Published:** July 23, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.de/jobad/de0344a95206b7bc83237b4d637c55ec3b ## About the Role * Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook). * Knowledge of satellite communications systems, technologies, and services. * Ability to develop and review satellite link budget analyses using SES engineering tools. * Working knowledge of digital communications, RF signal theory, satellite network architectures, and VSAT platforms. * Understanding of TCP/IP networking and common network protocols, including multicast, VoIP, IPsec, and QoS. * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. * Effective communication and presentation skills. * Ability to collaborate across functional teams and build strong customer relationships. * Customer-focused mindset with a commitment to delivering high-quality solutions., * Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, or a related technical discipline. * Minimum of 3 years of relevant professional experience, including exposure to satellite communications, telecommunications, broadcasting, networking, or related industries. * Experience in satellite ground segment, broadcasting, telecommunications, or technical pre-sales environments. * Knowledge of satellite capacity management, systems engineering, solution design, or customer-facing engineering functions. * Experience developing or reviewing satellite link budget analyses. * Working knowledge of digital communications, RF systems, satellite networking, VSAT technologies, and IP networking concepts. * Strong verbal and written communication skills in English, with the ability to communicate effectively with both customers and internal stakeholders. ## Description The Senior Solutions Engineer is responsible for understanding customer business and technical requirements and designing end-to-end satellite communication solutions that meet and exceed customer expectations. Acting as a key technical partner to Sales, the role provides pre-sales consultancy, solution design, and customer-facing technical leadership while leveraging SES's GEO and MEO satellite networks. The successful candidate combines strong engineering expertise with commercial acumen to solve complex challenges, deliver value-driven solutions, and contribute to revenue growth and customer success. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES / KEY RESULT AREAS * Review customer business and technical requirements and design connectivity solutions leveraging SES GEO and MEO satellite capabilities. * Identify customer challenges and recommend practical, value-driven technical solutions that address their operational and business needs. * Partner with Sales to understand customer requirements, support opportunity development, and contribute to winning proposals and presentations. * Collaborate with Product, Engineering, Operations, and other internal stakeholders to develop and deliver customer solutions. * Perform communication system design and feasibility assessments for satellite and terrestrial networks. * Review link budget analyses prepared by the Link Engineering team and provide guidance and recommendations as required. * Participate in customer meetings and technical discussions, acting as a trusted technical advisor during the sales process. * Support contract renewals and business growth opportunities by ensuring appropriate technical solutions are developed and communicated. * Maintain accurate sales engineering activities and opportunity information within CRM systems such as Dynamics 365 and Salesforce. * Support post-sales activities that require direct customer engagement and technical coordination. * Stay informed on SES products, services, technologies, and industry developments, and share knowledge with colleagues where appropriate. * Travel within the region as required to support customer engagements and business needs. * Occasionally work outside standard business hours when necessary to meet customer or business requirements. ## Related Videos - [Getting under the skin: The Social Engineering techniques](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/38-getting-under-the-skin-the-social-engineering-techniques) - [Unlocking the potential of Digital & IT at Vodafone](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/602-unlocking-the-potential-of-digital-it-at-vodafone) - [Migrating half a million users to a new payment service provider](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/730-migrating-half-a-million-users-to-a-new-payment-service-provider) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) ## Related Articles - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [Frontend Developer Salary in Germany [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/195-frontend-developer-salary-in-germany-2023) - [Finding IT & Technology English-speaking Jobs in Germany ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/446-finding-it-technology-english-speaking-jobs-in-germany)