SES Space & Defense operates a government-focused satellite and connectivity business built on a mixed stack of enterprise IT infrastructure (SolarWinds, Remedy) and modern software layers (Kubernetes, React, Node.js, Python). Active hiring is concentrated in operations and engineering roles, with particular focus on mid-level and senior staff — a typical pattern for scaling mission-critical satellite integration projects. Core pain points center on cost control, schedule adherence, and standardization of model-based systems engineering (MBSE) processes across complex cross-functional programs.
Notable leadership hires: Director Operations, Marketing Director
SES Space & Defense is a publicly traded satellite solutions provider headquartered in Reston, Virginia, serving government and defense customers with integrated SATCOM systems and hosted payloads. The company operates across multiple orbit classes (MEO satellite network tests are active) and delivers both capacity-focused services and end-to-end customer solutions. Operations span regional-scale service deployment, system architecture modeling, and satellite communication systems integration. The company has maintained a presence since 1973 and currently operates with 51–200 employees across the United States.
SES uses SolarWinds and Remedy IT Service Management for operations, plus Docker and Kubernetes for containerization. Front-end work spans React, Angular, and TypeScript. Backend includes Node.js, Python, and C#. Testing frameworks include Mocha and Jasmine.
Active projects include MEO satellite network test campaigns, multi-satellite capacity services, system architecture modeling, MBSE process standardization, automation test frameworks, and end-to-end satellite solution delivery for government customers.
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