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 over 40 years high‑tech solutions for telecommunications, navigation, Earth Observation, environmental management, exploration, science and orbital infrastructures. Our customers include governments, institutions, space agencies, telecommunications operators, ensuring 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; 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)
- Production management main functions (SAR processing orchestration)
- Optical principles, optical mission planning and image processing (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
- Proactive attitude to problem solving and interest in innovative technologies
- Main Role (Ground Segment Engineering and Architectures)



Analysis of input documentation at system level (e.g. system / product / space‑to‑ground interface requirements, system operational concept, system architecture); 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
- 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). 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
- Build an international career within a leading Engineering Group. With approximately 8,900 employees in 10 countries and 17 sites in Europe, and a plant in the US, our mobility policy enables employees to develop their careers at home and abroad.

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