Location: Roma, Italy
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) have Space to Connect, Secure & Defend, Observe & Protect, Explore, Travel & Navigate.
Overview
The successful candidate will join a team which specifies, designs, develops and tests the next generation of Spacecraft Simulators for forthcoming space missions, with the aim of faithfully reproducing the functional behavior of the spacecraft, Ground Segment and space environment by simulating: spacecraft sub-systems, physical perturbations, attitude and orbital dynamics, TM/TC exchanges with the Ground Control Centre, etc.
Key Skills and Knowledge
Model-driven object-oriented software design and development (UML, MDXML, UMF)
Scripting and programming languages: C++, C, Javascript, Python, Bash under GNU/Linux
Architectural design
Development of both Flight and Ground Simulation Models, including the On-Board Computer, as well as the Avionics and Payload Sub-Systems, according to the equipment interface specification
Integration and configuration of simulation models
Model sharing aimed at plug & play reuse
Planning and execution of unit/integration/validation tests
Documentation preparation: Requirements Specification, Architectural and Detailed Design Description, Interface Requirements, User Manual, Verification and Validation Test Plan & Report
The knowledge of software development methods and standards is required.
Knowledge of ECSS standards is considered an asset.
In particular, knowledge of SMP2 or ECSS-SMP is a plus.
A proficient knowledge of communication systems architectures and protocols (e.g. ISO/OSI) including specific network technologies (MIL-STD-****B, Can Bus, SpaceWire, etc.) is a plus.
Education and Qualifications
Master Degree or PhD in Computer Science, Electronic Engineering or equivalent.
Fluent English (at least C1), both spoken and written.
At least 2-3 years of experience in a similar job.
Skills and Ideal Experience
Simulation Model Portability (SMP) standards
Spacecraft Simulation Reference Architectures
Real-time simulation kernels
Multi-core processors (e.g., GR*****xLEON4, SPARC v8 instruction set)
Hypervisors
Instruction set emulation
Communication standards (CCSDS/ECSS) and protocols (MIL-STD-****, CAN, SpaceWire, UART)
Object-oriented programming
Real-time embedded software
Behaviour and Personality
Multi-cultural mindset
Ability to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment
Attitude to develop and perform through teamwork, promoting improvements and change
Ability to develop productive and effective relationships in order to gain support and achieve results
Team work attitude
Accuracy and focus on final result
Willing to face challenges
Dynamism and sense of initiative
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.
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