Director, User Terminal Architecture & Technology

Job description

Connect with Eutelsat Group Be part of a new era in communications, transforming connectivity with Eutelsat Group – the world’s first GEO-LEO integrated global satellite operator. As a global leader in satellite communications, we provide infinite connectivity, broadcasting television channels and packages, transmitting news reports, provide wholesale broadband Internet access services. With Eutelsat Group You’ll Get To: Pioneer the future of Space Technology Bring connectivity to remote frontiers Collaborate with customer-centric experts Embrace cultural diversity in our global team Where your skills ignite opportunities & you will elevate your skills in a stretching, rewarding, and meaningful environment. At Eutelsat Group, we’re united by inclusion and diversity, striving for gender balance and social responsibility, on Earth and in Space. Job Overview We are looking for an enthusiastic and skilled Director, User Terminal Architecture & Technology to join our team and play a critical role in defining the technology roadmap, architecture, and technical evolution of next-generation satellite user terminals, while providing technical leadership for advanced antenna and modem technologies. In this position, you’ll work closely with user terminal development teams, systems engineers, product managers, network engineering, operations teams, technology partners, antenna and modem suppliers, and other key stakeholders, contributing directly to our ongoing projects and initiatives. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact within an organization that values growth, teamwork, and professional development. Who You Are: You are a highly experienced satellite engineering leader, from satellite communications, telecom, or IoT device environments, with deep expertise in user terminal technologies and a proven track record developing advanced antenna and modem solutions. You combine strong technical depth with demonstrated people management capabilities, having led teams of highly skilled engineers, architects, and subject matter experts. You are comfortable operating across technology strategy, technical leadership, supplier management, and operational support, driving engineering excellence while developing talent and building high-performing teams. You possess a strong system-level understanding of satellite communications and are capable of translating network, operational, and business requirements into robust user terminal architectures. You thrive in technically challenging environments and are recognized for your ability to solve complex engineering problems, challenge assumptions, and guide organizations through critical technology decisions. What You’ll Do: Lead and develop a team of antenna, modem, RF, systems, and user terminal engineers, fostering technical excellence, innovation, and accountability. Define and drive the technology roadmap for next-generation user terminal solutions supporting Eutelsat Group's GEO and LEO networks. Lead architecture definition and technical trade studies for future user terminal technologies, including antenna systems, modem architectures, RF subsystems, and terminal integration approaches. Evaluate emerging technologies and suppliers to improve terminal performance, reduce cost, accelerate deployment, and strengthen competitive differentiation. Serve as the primary technical authority for user terminal architecture, antenna technologies, and modem solutions across the organization. Drive technical engagement with antenna vendors, modem suppliers, semiconductor manufacturers, ODMs, OEMs, and strategic technology partners. Support user terminal product development teams through architecture reviews, design reviews, technical assessments, and technology selection decisions. Lead technical investigations and provide Tier-4 engineering support for complex field, customer, and operational issues that require deep product and system expertise. Guide root-cause analysis and corrective action activities involving terminal performance, antenna systems, modem operation, interoperability, and network integration. Ensure alignment between user terminal technologies and overall system engineering, network architecture, operational, and product requirements. Develop engineering methodologies, technical standards, and best practices for user terminal design, validation, and performance assessment. Represent the organization in executive reviews, supplier engagements, industry forums, customer discussions, and technical governance activities. What You’ll Need: Required 12+ years of experience in satellite communications, wireless communications, telecommunications equipment, or related industries. 3+ years of engineering management experience leading teams of highly skilled technical professionals. Demonstrated experience in user terminal design, architecture, or development. Deep expertise in at least one of the following domains: Electronically Steered Antennas (ESA) Phased-array antenna systems Satellite modem architecture RF subsystems and communications payload interfaces Digital communication systems and waveform implementation Strong understanding of LEO and GEO satellite communication systems. Experience managing technical relationships with external suppliers and technology partners. Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively at both executive and engineering levels. Preferred Experience with flat panel antenna technologies and mobility user terminals. Experience in aviation, maritime, land mobility, defense, or enterprise satellite communications. Familiarity with terminal certification and regulatory environments. Experience with modem chipset, ASIC, FPGA, DSP, or advanced digital communications development. Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline. Ability to lead complex technical investigations and root-cause analyses involving deployed products and operational networks. Where You’ll Work: London, United Kingdom, Paris, France, or Turin, Italy. The Eutelsat Group treats the protection of personal data submitted to it seriously. 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