Director, User Terminal Architecture & Technology

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…