Director, User Terminal Architecture - Technology

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• 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

Core Competencies

Demonstrates extensive expertise in user terminal design and architecture, with a strong focus on Electronically Steered Antennas, Satellite Modem Architecture, and RF Subsystems. Proven ability to lead engineering teams, manage supplier relationships, and drive technology roadmaps for satellite communication systems.