Space Segment Engineering [26055]

Sopra Steria; Noordwijk; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CS GROUP, in Noordwijk, The Netherlands, seeks an experienced Space Segment Engineer to provide engineering support for design, development and verification of space systems. You will contribute across segment and subsystem levels, and support industrial milestone reviews in collaboration with ESA.

The role requires a Masters in Aerospace and at least 8 years of experience in space segment engineering, with strong systems engineering and verification knowledge.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Aerospace or a relevant discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in Space Segment Engineering.
• Background in systems engineering, ground systems, or space mission operations.
• Knowledge of integration and verification processes for complex technical systems.
• Experience with test procedures preparation and execution.
• Strong analytical, documentation, and problem‑solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support related to the space segment design, development and verification.
• Support space engineering in scope including industrial reviews and procurement activities.
• Assist at segment and subsystem level and review architecture definition for space segment.
• Conduct requirements engineering and consolidation as part of the program.
• Prepare for and participate in industrial milestone reviews (PDR, CDR, QR, IOVR).
• Produce technical notes, trade-off reports and DCN contributions.

Education

Master's degree in Aerospace

8+ years in Space Segment Engineering

Systems engineering background

Ground systems or space mission operations

Integration and verification processes

Test procedures preparation and execution

Analytical, documentation, problem-solving

Job description

CS GROUP, together with HE Space and Sopra Steria, has been successfully providing digital end-to-end systems and engineering services for more than 40 years. With over 2000 employees worldwide, we combine advanced and unique skills in both information technology and space data engineering. We combine entrepreneurial agility with cutting-edge technological expertise. CS GROUP is a leading provider of operational systems and an important and trusted long-term partner for space and defence organisations. At CS GROUP, we are driven by innovation and we value our most important asset: our people.

Job Description

Provide Engineering support related to the space segment design, development and verification.

1. Scope of Technical Support

• Support shall include space engineering in the following areas;
• Space segment-related industrial reviews and procurement activities;
• Support at segment and subsystem level;
• Follow and review architecture definition for space segment;

Activities may include:

• Requirements engineering and consolidation;
• Functional and physical architecture definition;
• Design trade-off analysis;
• Technical risk assessment;

2. Industrial Milestone Reviews

The Contractor shall support ESA in the review of industrial contract technical milestones, including but not limited to:

Space Segment RR (Requirements Review)

• Preliminary Design Reviews (PDR);
• Critical Design Reviews (CDR);
• Qualification Reviews (QR);
• In-Orbit Validation Review (IOVR);

This support shall include:

• Technical assessment of industrial deliverables;
• Preparation of review comments;

The above activities shall result in:

• Technical Notes;
• Trade-off Reports;
• Contribution to DCNs for requirements change.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in Aerospace or a relevant discipline;
• Minimum 8 years of experience in Space Segment Engineering
• Background in systems engineering, ground systems, or space mission operations;
• Knowledge of integration and verification processes for complex technical systems.
• Experience with test procedures preparation and execution;
• Strong analytical, documentation, and problem‑solving skills;

Additional Information

This position is based in Noordwijk, The Netherlands.

An exciting and dynamic international working environment awaits you!

Last apply date: 10/04/2026!