EMBEDDED SOFTWARE ENGINEER

Thales; Roma; In loco; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Thales Alenia Space seeks a skilled spacecraft simulator developer in Roma. Help design and test advanced simulators for space missions, contributing to cutting-edge space technology. Ideal candidates hold a Master's or PhD with experience in software and simulation environments, alongside strong communication skills.

Competenze

• Master's or PhD degree in a relevant field.
• 2-3 years of experience in a similar role.
• Knowledge of software development standards and ECSS standards.

Mansioni

• Specify, design, develop, and test spacecraft simulators.
• Reproduce spacecraft behavior and develop simulation models.
• Prepare documentation including requirements and user manuals.

Conoscenze

Fluency in English

Team-working skills

Software development standards knowledge

Communication systems architectures

Simulation model portability

Formazione

Master's Degree or PhD in Computer Science or Electronic Engineering

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Location: Roma, Italy

Thales Alenia Space, a joint venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), is a global space manufacturer with over 40 years of experience delivering high-tech solutions for telecommunications, navigation, Earth Observation, environmental management, exploration, science, and orbital infrastructures. Our diverse skills, talents, and cultures enable us to serve governments, institutions, space agencies, and telecommunications operators, providing Space to Connect, Secure & Defend, Observe & Protect, Explore, Travel & Navigate. Roma hosts our commercial offices to be close to customers and public administration.

Job Responsibilities:

• Specify, design, develop, and test next-generation Spacecraft Simulators for upcoming space missions.
• Reproduce spacecraft functional behavior, including spacecraft subsystems, physical perturbations, attitude and orbital dynamics, TM/TC exchanges with Ground Control.
• Develop simulation models for Flight and Ground systems, including On-Board Computer, Avionics, and Payload Sub-Systems.
• Integrate and configure simulation models, share models for plug & play reuse, and plan and execute testing phases.
• Prepare documentation such as requirements, design descriptions, interface specifications, user manuals, and validation plans.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Master's Degree or PhD in Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, or equivalent.
• Fluent in English (C1 or higher), both spoken and written.
• At least 2-3 years of experience in a similar role.
• Knowledge of software development standards, ECSS standards (asset), SMP2 or ECSS-SMP (plus).
• Proficient in communication systems architectures and protocols (ISO/OSI, MIL-STD-1553B, Can Bus, SpaceWire).
• Experience with simulation model portability, space simulation architectures, real-time kernels, multi-core processors, hypervisors, instruction set emulation, and communication standards.
• Strong team-working skills, ability to work independently, and foster co-engineering across teams.

Personal Attributes:

• Multi-cultural mindset and ability to work effectively in diverse environments.
• Team-oriented, proactive, accurate, and results-focused.
• Willing to face challenges with dynamism and initiative.

At Thales Alenia Space, we offer careers, not just jobs. With around 8,900 employees across 10 countries and various sites, our mobility policy supports career development globally. Join us in exploring space as a new horizon and helping build a sustainable future. Great journeys start here—apply now!