Systems Engineer, Ground Segment

Infinite Orbits PTE Ltd.; Toulouse; Hybride; EUR 70 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

International team

Creative environment

Résumé du poste

Infinite Orbits is seeking a Ground Segment Systems Engineer in Toulouse to join the Ground Segment team. You will contribute to the design, development, procurement, integration and operational support of internal ground segment solutions or for external customers.

You will work across the full project lifecycle, from requirements definition and system design through procurement, integration, verification, acceptance, and operational support.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline.
• Strong grounding in satellite ground segment engineering and systems engineering principles.
• At least 5 years of experience with technical interface definition, data flow analysis, telemetry and telecommand systems, and communications engineering.
• Knowledge of RF communications, antenna systems, and link budget analysis.
• Experience with software-intensive systems, networking technologies, and IT infrastructure.
• Familiarity with ground station engineering and satellite operations.
• Experience across the system lifecycle, including design, development, integration, verification, validation, and operational support.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary and international teams.

Responsabilités

• Define, manage, and maintain system requirements.
• Develop and refine the architecture and conceptual design of satellite ground segment systems.
• Define requirements for ground segment elements such as: Ground stations, Mission Operations Centers, Satellite Control Centers, Networks and IT infrastructure.
• Analyze technical interfaces, data flows, telemetry and telecommand (TM/TC) communications, and system interactions.
• Support system architecture decisions through technical trade-off analyses.
• Develop verification and validation strategies and participate in system testing activities.
• Define operational concepts and operational requirements for ground segment solutions.
• Support technical procurement activities by preparing technical specifications, evaluating supplier solutions, and monitoring development through acceptance.
• Assist with system integration and transition into operational service.
• Provide technical support during operational phases, including troubleshooting, anomaly investigation, and issue resolution.
• Collaborate closely with project managers, customers, suppliers, and multidisciplinary engineering teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Contribute to technical planning, risk management, and change management activities.

Formation

Master's degree in Engineering

Description du poste

Established in 2017, Infinite Orbits is a NewSpace company, based in Toulouse, pushing the boundaries of in-orbit services with cutting-edge spacecraft driven by its own Rendez-Vous solution, an advanced Autonomous Vision-Based Navigation Solution. IO has two generations of missions

"Orbit Guard" provides Inspection and Space Situational Awareness services in GEO.

"Endurance" is a docking service capable of extending the life of GEO telecom satellites, by taking over AOCS takeover for 5 years.

About the Role

We are seeking a Ground Segment Systems Engineer to join our Ground Segment team. In this role, you will contribute to the design, development, procurement, integration, and operational support of internal ground segment solutions or for external customers.

You will work across the full project lifecycle, from requirements definition and system design through procurement, integration, verification, acceptance, and operational support. This position requires a multidisciplinary engineering mindset, strong analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners.

Job Description

Define, manage, and maintain system requirements.

Develop and refine the architecture and conceptual design of satellite ground segment systems.

Define requirements for ground segment elements such as:

Ground stations

Mission Operations Centers

Satellite Control Centers

Networks and IT infrastructure

Analyze technical interfaces, data flows, telemetry and telecommand (TM/TC) communications, and system interactions.

Support system architecture decisions through technical trade-off analyses.

Develop verification and validation strategies and participate in system testing activities.

Define operational concepts and operational requirements for ground segment solutions.

Support technical procurement activities by preparing technical specifications, evaluating supplier solutions, and monitoring development through acceptance.

Assist with system integration and transition into operational service.

Provide technical support during operational phases, including troubleshooting, anomaly investigation, and issue resolution.

Collaborate closely with project managers, customers, suppliers, and multidisciplinary engineering teams throughout the project lifecycle.

Contribute to technical planning, risk management, and change management activities.

Requirements

Self-motivated with a proactive approach, strong ownership, and attention to detail.

Master's degree in Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

Strong understanding of satellite ground segment engineering and systems engineering principles.

At least 5 years of experience with technical interface definition, data flow analysis, telemetry and telecommand systems, and communications engineering

Knowledge of RF communications, antenna systems, and link budget analysis.

Experience with software-intensive systems, networking technologies, and IT infrastructure.

Familiarity with ground station engineering and satellite operations.

Experience across the system lifecycle, including design, development, integration, verification, validation, and operational support.

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary and international teams.

What we offer

The opportunity to be part of an international team transforming the space industry.

A creative and innovative work environment where ideas turn into reality.