Alexandru Serban, engineer for network systems at SES, says he was attracted to the satellite industry as he had a desire for exploration and to “be involved in something which goes beyond human conventional boundaries.”
Unlike many previous interviewees for Generation Next, Serban does not see a big generational shift in the attitudes between the “Millennial” generation and older engineers. What his generation brings is the always-connected mentality and their focus on online services. “The younger generation’s personal experience, coupled with the pioneering generations’ wealth of wisdom, has enabled the satellite industry to evolve steadily,” he says.
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Serban believes the satellite industry remains appealing for young engineers because it is seen as “the jewel in the crown” for most people seeking a career in the engineering/telecom sector. “Europe is well positioned on this front, having major commercial satellite companies based here and with the European Space Agency (ESA) making continuous steady progress,” he says.
Serban says there “is not a chance” that the satellite industry will be marginalized in the global communications ecosystem as it guarantees wide coverage and reliable availability compared to terrestrial communication. VS
