Space Segment Engineering [26055]

Sopra Steria; Noordwijk; Remote; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

CS GROUP in Noordwijk, The Netherlands, is seeking a senior Space Segment Engineer to provide design, development and verification support for space systems. You will perform requirements engineering, define architecture, and contribute to reviews and risk assessments across the space segment.

The role involves collaboration with ESA and industry partners, preparation of technical notes, RIDS and trade-off reports, and ensuring adherence to interface standards and acceptance tests.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in aerospace or a relevant discipline.
• 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.
• English proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support for space segment design, development and verification.
• Industrial milestone reviews support and technical assessment of deliverables.

Skills

Space systems engineering

Requirements engineering

Systems architecture

Documentation

English proficiency

Education

Master's degree in Aerospace

Job description

Company 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.

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;
• Interface definition;
• Technical risk assessment;

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);
• Space Segment PDR;
• Space Segment CDR;
• Critical Design Reviews (CDR);
• Qualification Reviews (QR);
• In-Orbit Validation Review (IOVR);
• Service Declaration (SD);

This support shall include:

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

Deliverables (non-exhaustive list)

The above activities shall result in:

• Technical Notes;
• Review Item Discrepancies (RIDS);
• 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;
• English proficiency.

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!