Ground Segment Engineering and Architectures

Thales; Roma; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Room for personal development

Opportunities for an international career

Attention to talent building in various domains

Job summary

A global space manufacturer is seeking a Ground Segment Engineer to analyze documentation, define requirements, and develop components for Earth Observation missions. Essential qualifications include a Master’s degree in Engineering, proficiency in programming languages like Python and C++, and fluent English skills. This position provides opportunities for career growth within a leading Engineering Group.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Engineering or equivalent.
• Fluent in English, both spoken and written.
• Proactive attitude towards problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Analyze system level documentation.
• Define requirements and maintain requirements baseline.
• Develop mission planning components for various EO missions.

Skills

Master’s degree in Engineering (Electronics, Aeronautical/Space Engineering, Computer Science, …)

Experience in earth observation ground segment systems

Knowledge of system-engineering processes

Knowledge of EO mission programming schemes

Knowledge of Ground Stations main functions

Knowledge of RADAR principles

Fluent English

Team-working attitude

Proactive attitude to problem solving

Experience in programming languages (Python / C++)

Knowledge of Artificial Intelligence and Big Data

Knowledge of microservices SW design and cloud technologies

Education

Master’s degree in Engineering (Electronics, Aeronautical/Space Engineering, Computer Science)

Tools

Python

C++

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Ground Segment Engineering and Architectures

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A Joint Venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), Thales Alenia Space is a global space manufacturer delivering for over 40 years high‑tech solutions for telecommunications, navigation, Earth Observation, environmental management, exploration, science and orbital infrastructures. Our customers include governments, institutions, space agencies, telecommunications operators, ensuring Space to Connect, Secure & Defend, Observe & Protect, Explore, Travel & Navigate.

We are looking for a Ground Segment Engineer.

CANDIDATES THAT WOULD IMPRESS US

Experience / Competences

• Master’s degree in Engineering (Electronics, Aeronautical/Space Engineering, Computer Science, …) or equivalent;
• Working heritage on earth observation ground segment systems;
• Knowledge of:
  • system‑engineering processes for requirements and solution design management;
  • EO mission programming schemes (user request management and mission planning) and typical mission constraints;
  • Control segment main functions (flight dynamics, spacecraft control);
  • Ground Stations (S‑Band, X‑Band) main functions;
  • Production management main functions (SAR processing orchestration);
  • RADAR principles;
  • Optical principles, optical mission planning and image processing (welcome);
• Knowledge of artificial intelligence, Big Data, and deep learning techniques;
• Experience in programming languages (Python / C++);
• Knowledge of microservices SW design, DevOps methodology and cloud technologies (Docker, Kubernetes, etc.);
• Fluent English, spoken and written;
• Team‑working attitude;
• Proactive attitude to problem solving and interest in innovative technologies;
• Availability to travel.

Main Role (Ground Segment Engineering and Architectures)

• Analysis of input documentation at system level (e.g. system / product / space‑to‑ground interface requirements, system operational concept, system architecture);
• Definition of requirements at Ground Segment and subsystem level, ensuring proper flow‑down and traceability; maintain the requirements baseline (through DOORS, Polarion);
• Analysis and trade‑offs among different design solutions, in particular for large satellites constellation management solutions in a multi‑mission environment;
• Detailed definition of overall GS architecture and building blocks, and relevant external / internal interfaces;
• Development of Mission Planning components and ground segment mission‑specific elements for different EO missions, including architectural design, algorithms prototyping and testing activities;
• Contribute to GS data budget analysis for GS sizing;
• Contribute to the consolidation of the Ground Segment Baseline documentation (ADD, ICD, requirements baseline, DVCM);
• Support Ground Segment integration and verification activities at different levels;
• Contribute to the definition of ground segment innovative solutions to improve GS products competitiveness;
• Participate to technical meeting (internal and with customer).

YOUR CAREER AT THALES

Future opportunities will allow you to discover other domains or sites. You will be able to evolve and grow your competencies in different areas:

• Room for and attention to personal development;
• Build your talents in another domain of Thales Group, discovering new products, new customers, new country or move to a more complex solution;
• Choose between a technical expert or a leadership path;
• Build an international career within a leading Engineering Group.

At Thales Alenia Space we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With approximately 8,900 employees in 10 countries and 17 sites in Europe, and a plant in the US, our mobility policy enables employees to develop their careers at home and abroad. Thales Alenia Space sees space as a new horizon, helping to build a better, more sustainable life on Earth. Great journeys start here – apply now!