System Engineer
Location: Tampa, FL, US, 33607 Work Arrangement: Onsite
Who We Are: At SES Space & Defense, we deliver secure, resilient connectivity and integrated space solutions for customers operating in the world's most demanding environments. As part of SES S.A., a global leader in satellite-enabled communications, we combine capabilities across all orbits with extensive global ground infrastructure, managed networks, hosted payload solutions, and mission integration services to support communications, sensing, data transport, and operational resilience worldwide. Our vertically integrated space and ground capabilities bring together satellite capacity, terrestrial infrastructure, advanced network technologies, and deployed user terminals to support mission-critical government operations around the world. We are a trusted partner to the U.S. Federal Government and national security community, allied governments, NATO, NASA, and other civilian agencies, delivering reliable, high-performance solutions when mission success is critical. At SES Space & Defense, our people are our competitive advantage. You'll work alongside a mission-driven team committed to integrity, innovation, accountability, and delivering real-world impact for customers whose missions matter most.
What You'll Do: In this role, you'll execute the systems engineering lifecycle supporting sensor transport and C2ISR mission capabilities across SATCOM, terrestrial, and hybrid network environments. You'll serve as a technical leader responsible for requirements decomposition, system integration, verification and validation (V&V), fielding, and lifecycle sustainment while partnering with cross-functional engineering teams to deliver secure, resilient, and mission-ready transport solutions.
Who You Are: You are an experienced Systems Engineer with a strong background in C2ISR transport systems, systems engineering, and mission-critical communications supporting Department of Defense or Federal Government customers. You combine technical expertise with a disciplined systems engineering approach to design, integrate, validate, and field complex transport solutions while collaborating across multidisciplinary engineering teams.