Ground Segment Engineering and Architectures

About the role

As a Ground Segment Engineer at Thales Alenia Space, you will:

• Analyse and understand customer needs through advanced studies, simulations, mock-ups, models, prototypes, etc.
• Formalise specifications and architecture to propose the best solution/product to your clients.
• Prepare and carry out integration, verification and validation tests.
• Define test plans and procedures for system level testing.
• Ensure the technical integration and coherence of the system design, interfaces, and performances.
• Design the architecture of the command and control system.
• Demonstrate the solution to the customer.

Responsibilities

As a Ground Segment Engineer, you will:

• Collaborate with key stakeholders to understand customer needs.
• Develop and maintain detailed specifications and architectures.
• Lead integration, verification, and validation processes.
• Ensure the technical integrity and performance of the systems.
• Contribute to the design and implementation of command and control systems.
• Present and validate solutions to customers.

Requirements

To succeed in this role, you should:

• Have a Master’s degree from an Engineering School (Electronics, Aeronautical/Space Engineering, Computer Science, etc.) or a University degree.
• Have a proven track record in Software and/or Hardware, Systems Engineering, and IVVQ activities.
• Be committed to continuous learning and innovation.
• Specialize in one of the following areas: conception, requirement management, development, test, integration, or validation.
• Enjoy solving complex problems and working in a dynamic environment.
• Be a strong team player and enjoy collaborative work.
• Have a broad understanding of the organization and be a mentor willing to share knowledge.
• Be resourceful, analytical, and structured.
• Be open-minded and curious.
• Be rigorous and logical.
• Be ambitious and seen as such.

Competencies

To excel in this role, you should possess:

• The ability to quickly understand the system in which you operate, including key stakeholders, interactions, products, and environments.
• A thorough understanding of a design-to-cost approach.
• The capability to adapt and respond to changes effectively.
• Familiarity with management and engineering tools such as DOORS, Polarion, TFS, JIRA.
• Experience with network configuration and administration.
• Experience leading engineering projects or activities.

Benefits

At Thales Alenia Space, you will benefit from:

• A competitive salary range of €41,424.25 - €51,823.67 per year, with a potential target rate of up to 8%.
• Performance-based bonuses (PDR) up to €4,550 per year.
• Flexible working conditions and a supportive company culture.
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth within a diverse and international team.
• Access to a wide range of benefits, including health insurance, pension plans, and employee assistance programs.

Pay

The starting salary for this position is €41,424.25 per year, with a potential target rate of up to 8%. The final salary will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is typically full-time, with standard business hours.