Embedded Software Engineer

Thales Group; Latina; In loco; EUR 55.000 - 75.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Thales Group in Italy is seeking a software engineer to design, develop and test spacecraft and ground simulators, focusing on real-time, reusable architectures and rigorous validation. You will work within a multinational team to model subsystems and TM/TC exchanges, contributing to mission-oriented simulation capabilities.

The role emphasizes advanced software design, real-time simulation and integration across flight and ground models, with opportunities to shape future space mission

Competenze

• Master's degree in Computer Science (or equivalent).
• PhD in Computer Science or Electronic Engineering acceptable as equivalent.
• 2-3 years of experience in a similar role.
• Fluent English (C1) written and spoken.
• Knowledge of SMP standards and Spacecraft Simulation Reference Architectures.
• Real-time simulation kernels and multi-core processors.
• Experience with integration, testing and documentation.

Mansioni

• Specify, develop and test spacecraft and ground simulation models.
• Simulate subsystems, perturbations, attitude and orbital dynamics.
• Model TM/TC exchanges with Ground Control Centre.
• Integrate and configure simulation models.
• Plan and execute unit, integration and validation tests.
• Prepare Requirements Specifications, Architectural/ Detailed Design Descriptions, Interface Requirements, User Manuals, and test verification plans.

Conoscenze

Fluent English

Real-time embedded software

Real-time simulation kernels

Teamwork & collaboration

Productivity relationships

SMP standards knowledge

Integration & testing

Experience (2-3 years)

Formazione

Master in Computer Science

PhD in Computer Science or Electronic Engineering (equiv)

Descrizione del lavoro

In this role, you will help design, develop and test spacecraft simulators that faithfully reproduce spacecraft, ground segment and space environment behavior. You’ll work within a cross-functional team to model subsystems, dynamics and TM/TC exchanges, contributing to mission-oriented simulation capabilities. The position calls for advanced software design, real-time simulation, and integration across flight and ground models, with a focus on reusability and rigorous validation. You will join a multinational environment that values collaboration and technical excellence, offering opportunities to shape simulation architectures for future space missions.

• specify, develop and test spacecraft and ground simulation models
• simulate subsystems, perturbations, attitude and orbital dynamics
• model TM/TC exchanges with Ground Control Centre
• integrate and configure simulation models
• plan and execute unit, integration and validation tests
• prepare Requirements Specifications, Architectural/ Detailed Design Descriptions, Interface Requirements, User Manuals, and test verification plans
• Master in Computer Science
• PhD in Computer Science or Electronic Engineering acceptable as equivalent
• 2-3 years of experience in a similar role
• fluent English (C1) written and spoken
• knowledge of SMP standards and Spacecraft Simulation Reference Architectures
• real-time simulation kernels and multi-core processors
• experience with integration, testing and documentation
• teamwork and collaboration
• ability to develop productive relationships
• Real-time embedded software