Ground Segment Architect [F/H] In-Orbit Services · Toulouse · Hybrid

Exotrail; Toulouse; Hybride; EUR 50 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A space technology company in Toulouse is seeking a Ground Segment Architect. The role involves defining and overseeing the development of the ground segment for in-orbit rendez-vous missions. Candidates should have at least 4 years of experience in ground segment projects, strong project management skills, and communicate effectively in English. This position offers a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of experience in ground segment definition and design.
• Experience in project management and software projects related to ground segment.
• Understanding of LEO satellites and proximity operations.

Responsabilités

• Define and oversee development of ground segment for rendez-vous mission.
• Specify requirements and manage integration, verification, and validation.
• Participate in design and follow development of the mission.

Connaissances

Project management

Technical documentation writing

Communication

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Description du poste

In-Orbit Services · Toulouse · Hybrid

Ground Segment Architect [F/H]

Exotrail is looking for a Ground segment architect for its space vehicle dedicated to in‑orbit rendez‑vous. The main role of this person will be to define and oversee the development of the ground segment associated with rendez‑vous mission.

The current team is composed of several engineers working on different missions of the spacedrop™: LEO, GEO and rendez‑vous. Your role will be to lead the ground segment definition and development with a focus on our rendez‑vous mission:

• Help in defining the concept of operations of the in‑orbit rendez‑vous complete system.
• Define all needs at ground system level to enable the execution of the concept of operations, and with all stakeholders (operations, system, IVV (Integration, Verification, Validation)).
• Define the ground segment architecture needed for in‑orbit rendez‑vous (Flight dynamics system needs, operations, etc.).
• Drive the trade‑offs on the software solutions.
• Lead the qualification of the ground segment.

It requires a high‑level knowledge of the architecture of a ground segment, a true spirit of innovation and good skills for teamwork.

Your main tasks will be:

• Participate in the design of the ground segment and needed evolutions for a rendez‑vous mission.
• Specify and follow the requirement associated with the ground segment.
• Specify and follow the integration, verification and validation associated with the ground segment, and end‑to‑end test including the satellite.
• Follow the development of the mission from inception to the end‑of‑life.

You will work directly with the system team manager, the operations team and the project manager of the rendez‑vous mission.

The position is opened in Exotrail's offices in Toulouse.

Preferred Experience

• Must have already worked on ground segment definition and design for satellite projects.
• Must have experience in project management related to ground segment development.
• Must have worked on software projects related to ground segment.
• Shall have already worked on LEO satellites performing proximity operations in space.
• Shall have seen several phases of the project (design, assembly, test, operations).
• Shall have an experience as a systems engineer in managing technical requirements, spacecraft operations in LEO orbit and proximity operations.
• Writing technical documentation, IVV plans and test needs.
• Being at the interface between the technical expert teams.

A minimum experience of 4 years in a relevant position is required for this position. Ideally, the candidate has 8 years or more of experience, has the capability to be the technical referee on his subject and start from a blank page, define the development plan in autonomy.

Mindset and Skills

• Interest in highly technical work, as well as good project management skills.
• Pragmatism, risk‑taking and accountable.
• Good communication skills with fluent English.
• Willingness to join the dynamic, vibrant, demanding environment of a start‑up.

Recruitment Process

We are committed to recruiting the right people for the right job regardless of your private background.

1. Technical interview with your future manager: You will learn more about the position and the required qualifications.
2. On‑site interview with HR and VP: You will discover your work environment and learn more about our culture.
3. Interview with the system team members: you can make sure that you share the same vision and values of the company.