Ground Segment Engineering and Architectures Join to apply for the Ground Segment Engineering and Architectures role at Thales. A Joint Venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), Thales Alenia Space is a global space manufacturer delivering, for more than 40 years, high‑tech solutions for telecommunications, navigation, Earth Observation, environmental management, exploration, science and orbital infrastructures. Thanks to our diversity of skills, talents and cultures, our customers (governments, institutions, space agencies, telecommunications operators), therefore have Space to Connect, Secure & Defend, Observe & Protect, Explore, Travel & Navigate. We are looking for a Ground Segment Engineer. 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.
Knowledge of Optical principles, optical mission planning and image processing is 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
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 Thales Alenia Space employing around 8,900 employees in 10 countries with 17 sites in Europe and a plant in the US, our mobility policy enables employees each year 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 #SpaceForLife. Great journeys start here, apply now! Seniority level Not Applicable Employment type Full‑time Job function Engineering and Information Technology Industries Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing and Defense and Space Manufacturing #J-18808-Ljbffr