Embedded Software Engineer
Location: Roma, Italy
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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.
Roma hosts the commercial offices to be close to customers and Public Administration.
Role Overview
The successful candidate will join a team that specifies, designs, develops and tests the next generation of Spacecraft Simulators for forthcoming space missions. The aim is to faithfully reproduce the functional behavior of the spacecraft, Ground Segment and space environment by simulating spacecraft sub‑systems, physical perturbations, attitude and orbital dynamics, telemetry/telecommand exchanges with the Ground Control Centre, etc.
Key Responsibilities

Model‑driven object‑oriented software design and development (UML, MDXML, UMF)
Scripting and programming in C++, C, JavaScript, Python and Bash under GNU/Linux
Architectural design
Development of both Flight and Ground Simulation Models, including the On‑Board Computer, Avionics and Payload Sub‑Systems, according to equipment interface specifications
Integration and configuration of simulation models
Model sharing aimed at plug‑and‑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

Required Knowledge

Software development methods and standards (knowledge of ECSS standards is an asset; SMP2 or ECSS‑SMP is a plus)
Communication systems architectures and protocols (ISO/OSI) including MIL‑STD‑1553B, CAN Bus, SpaceWire, etc. (a plus)
Real‑time simulation kernels, multi‑core processors (e.g., GR740 4xLEON4, SPARC v8), hypervisors, instruction‑set emulation
Object‑oriented programming and real‑time embedded software

Education and Qualifications

Master’s Degree or PhD in Computer Science, Electronic Engineering or equivalent
Fluent in English (at least C1, spoken and written)
At least 2–3 years of experience in a similar role

Ideal Experience and Skills

Simulation Model Portability (SMP) standards
Spacecraft Simulation Reference Architectures
Real‑time simulation kernels
Multi‑core processors and hypervisors
Communication standards (CCSDS/ECSS) and protocols (MIL‑STD‑1553, CAN, SpaceWire, UART)
Object‑oriented programming
Real‑time embedded software

Behaviour and Personality

Multicultural mindset and ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment
Teamwork attitude and ability to promote improvements and change
Accuracy and focus on final results
Willingness to face challenges, dynamism and sense of initiative

About Thales Alenia Space
We provide careers and not just jobs. With around 8,900 employees in 10 countries, our mobility policy enables employees to develop their careers at home and abroad. We see space as a new horizon and help build a better, more sustainable life on Earth.

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