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JOB PURPOSE / ROLE
Provide technical, solution-development, and commercial support for product management and product development activities within Es’hailSat, with a focus on new satellite applications, products, and services that meet customer requirements and support business objectives. The role is responsible for conducting system-level analysis, customer and service requirements assessments, technical feasibility studies, capacity evaluations, and solution recommendations in coordination with Business Development, Sales, Marketing, Capacity Management, and technical teams.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Conduct system-level and customer/service requirements analysis, engineering calculations, and capacity assessments
Advise Sales, customers, and internal stakeholders on solutions that are technically viable, cost-effective, scalable, and practical to implement
Contribute to the assessment of the commercial feasibility, viability, and business impact of new products, services, and solutions
Develop and evaluate Ka-band applications and solutions for broadcasting, broadband connectivity, VSAT, and data distribution services
Study new service proposals and customer requirements and provide sound recommendations on technical and commercial feasibility
Assist in developing technical, commercial, and programmatic proposals for prospective customers
Establish and maintain working relationships with terminal manufacturers, equipment vendors, technology providers, and system integrators
Provide technical support to Marketing by developing technical value propositions, product positioning inputs, and key selling points for product and services
Assist Marketing in conducting market research, technology evaluations, and competitive analysis to identify applicable solutions and prepare recommendations for management
Maintain close coordination with Business Development, Sales, Marketing, Capacity Management, and technical teams to support the development and rollout of new products, services, and solutions
Recommend improvements to product development policies, processes, and procedures
Drive continuous improvement initiatives for Es’hailSat products and services by monitoring best practices, international standards, technology developments, and changes in the business environment
Prepare accurate management reports and provide timely updates to the Product Development Manager on product development initiatives, market opportunities, project outcomes, and technology developments
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Electronic Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, or an equivalent discipline
Certification or relevant functionally related training in satellite technology, broadcast services, VSAT, telecommunications services, product development, or related areas is an advantage
In-depth understanding of satellite communications systems and architectures
Strong knowledge of satellite designs, capabilities, and operational limitations
In-depth understanding of satellite link budget analysis and performance evaluation
Working knowledge of satellite engineering and analysis tools
Minimum Experience
4–8 years of experience in satellite communications, system engineering, system calculations, service design, or related telecommunications engineering functions
Knowledge of satellite services, network architectures, capacity requirements, engineering calculations, service assignments, and implementation techniques relevant to the role
Experience in VSAT commercialization, service sizing, and Ka-band satellite applications is an advantage
Experience in customer solution development, technical proposal preparation, commercial assessment, and product/service feasibility evaluation is preferred
Knowledge
Extensive knowledge of satellite services, technologies, and customer requirements
Ability to independently analyse customer needs and develop innovative technical solutions
Strong focus on efficiency improvement, simplification, and continuous optimization
Ability to effectively liaise with Marketing, Business Development, Sales, Capacity Management, and technical teams on technical specifications, proposed solutions, and recommendations
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong understanding of satellite link analysis principles and methodologies
Excellent organizational, planning, and documentation skills
Self-motivated, energetic, and proactive approach to work
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Task-driven, results-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities simultaneously
COMPETENCES
Conceptual thinking
Agile Process Know-how
Analytical thinking
Proactiveness
Flexibility
Organizational awareness
Curious and Information seeking
Entrepreneurial and Innovation-driven
Customer focused
Ability to follow clear technical direction