Senior Engineer for Ground Segment development

GTD, Ingeniería de Sistemas y de Software, S.A.; Barcelona; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

GTD Group in Barcelona seeks a Senior Engineer for Ground Segment Development to join GTD Sistemas de Información. You will contribute to building a mission control centre for European spacecraft, working with EGS-CC, CDM, and EMF technologies.

The role requires system integration, software extension in Java/OSGi, data modelling, and rigorous testing with FAT/SAT. Mentoring and collaboration with ESA stakeholders are part of the scope.

Qualifications

• Experience in space mission control or ground segment systems.
• Ability to integrate and configure mission-critical software.
• Strong programming and debugging skills in Java/OSGi.

Responsibilities

• System Integration & Configuration: Integrate, configure and customize EGS-CC components to develop mission-specific ground control systems.
• Software Development & Extension: Develop adapters, plugins and extensions within the Java/OSGi framework for space missions.
• Data Modelling: Define and maintain mission database models using CDM and EMF.
• Verification & Testing: Conduct FAT, SAT and end-to-end validation of ground systems.
• Technical Documentation: Prepare ICDs, test plans and design docs per space software guidelines.
• Technical Leadership & Mentoring: Guide junior engineers and coordinate with ESA stakeholders.

Skills

System integration

Java/OSGi

Data modelling

Testing

Technical leadership

Tools

EGS-CC

EMF

CDM

OSGi

Java

Job description

We are a high-tech company committed to the design, integration and operation of complex, mission-critical applications and systems worldwide.

We deliver turnkey projects, engineering services and product development for our customers, developing state-of-the-art systems in the Space, Aerospace, Energy, Scientific Facilities, and Defence & Security sectors. With an end-to-end approach, we seamlessly manage the entire service lifecycle, from meticulous validation and ongoing maintenance to effective obsolescence management.

Here you will find more information about GTD Group: https://vimeo.com/149636682

The role:

Celeres is an engineering company specialized in launch vehicle systems (including the Ariane family), as well as Ground Control & Command systems for launchers and Earth observation satellites, both civil and military.

We develop powerful, reliable and cost-effective software solutions for space transportation, Earth observation and scientific exploration missions.

We are looking for a Senior Engineer for Ground Segment Development to join our Celeres department at GTD Sistemas de Información, the company of GTD Group specialized in the design and development of large, complex and safety-critical applications.

You will join the team responsible for developing a mission control centre for the monitoring and control of a European spacecraft. You will contribute to the design, integration and configuration of space mission control and data preparation systems based on the EGS-CC (European Ground Systems – Common Core) architecture.

Here you will find more information about us: https://vimeo.com/451837856

Position activities:

• Your main responsibilities will include:

  • System Integration & Configuration: Integrate, configure and customize EGS-CC components to develop mission-specific ground control systems (EGSE/MCS).

  • Software Development & Extension: Develop custom adapters, plugins and extensions within the Java/OSGi framework to adapt EGS-CC functionalities to specific space mission requirements.

  • Data Modelling: Define, validate and maintain mission database models using the EGS-CC Conceptual Data Model (CDM) and Eclipse Modeling Framework (EMF).

  • Verification & Testing: Perform Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) and end-to-end validation of mission control systems.

  • Technical Documentation: Prepare and maintain design documentation, Interface Control Documents (ICDs), test plans and procedures in accordance with space software engineering guidelines.

  • Technical Leadership & Mentoring: Act as a subject matter expert on EGS-CC standards and technologies, providing technical guidance to junior engineers and collaborating with ESA and industry consortium stakeholders.