Job Description: Software Engineer at Thales Alenia Space Thales Alenia Space, a joint venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), is a global space manufacturer with over 40 years of delivering high-tech solutions in telecommunications, navigation, Earth Observation, environmental management, exploration, science, and orbital infrastructures. Our diverse team enables us to serve customers such as governments, institutions, space agencies, and telecommunications operators, helping them Space to Connect, Secure & Defend, Observe & Protect, Explore, Travel & Navigate. We are seeking a Software Engineer with proven experience in the following areas: Software Specification: - Defining functional, interface, and performance requirements based on system specifications and customer needs. - Allocating requirements to main subsystems (e.g., DH, Thermal, TTC, Power). Software Architecture & Planning: - Defining the software architecture and development plan covering all lifecycle phases according to the software category. - Supporting the ITT process for selecting software contractors. - Preparing the overall SW Technical Baseline for developers and overseeing contractor activities. Support & Validation: - Supporting the definition of FDIR architecture and related SW requirements, considering PUS services. - Analyzing outcomes of SW unit tests. - Assisting with SW/SW and HW/SW integration and validation on test benches. Documentation & Cyber Security: - Preparing technical documentation such as SW ICDs, user manuals, and budgets. - Defining SW requirements, design solutions, and coding rules for cybersecurity, and supporting related activities. Qualifications and Skills: Master's Degree in Computer Science, Aerospace, or Electronics Engineering. Experience with RTOS and programming languages, including assembly. Knowledge of communication protocols (serial, buses, networks). Problem-solving skills. Good management skills (scheduling, budgeting, supplier management). Teamwork and effective communication skills. Proficiency in written and spoken English. At Thales Alenia Space, we offer more than jobs — we offer careers. With around 8,900 employees across 10 countries and 17 sites in Europe, plus a US plant, our mobility policy supports career development at home and abroad. Join us in exploring space as a new horizon and helping build a better, more sustainable life on Earth. SpaceForLife Great journeys start here. Apply now J-18808-Ljbffr