Ground Segment Engineer – Ground Segment Engineering and Architectures
Thales Alenia Space is a global space manufacturer delivering high‑tech solutions for the space industry. We are looking for a Ground Segment Engineer to join our joint venture with Leonardo.
CANDIDATES THAT WOULD IMPRESS US

Education: Master’s degree in Engineering (Electronics, Aeronautical/Space Engineering, Computer Science, etc.) or equivalent.
Working heritage on earth observation ground segment systems.
Knowledge:

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).
Ground Stations (S‑Band, X‑Band) main functions.
Production management main functions (SAR processing orchestration).
Radar principles.


Knowledge of optical principles, optical mission planning, and image processing is 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.
Team‑working attitude.
Proactive attitude to problem solving and interest in innovative technologies.
Availability to travel.

Main Role (Ground Segment Engineering and Architectures)

Analyze input documentation at system level (e.g., system/product/space‑to‑ground interface requirements, system operational concept, system architecture).
Define requirements at Ground Segment and subsystem level, ensuring proper flow‑down and traceability; maintain the requirements baseline (through DOORS, Polarion).
Analyse and trade‑offs among different design solutions, particularly for large satellite constellations in a multi‑mission environment.
Define overall GS architecture and building blocks, and relevant external/internal interfaces.
Develop 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.
Contribute to the consolidation of the Ground Segment Baseline documentation (ADD, ICD, requirements baseline, DVCM).
Support Ground Segment integration and verification activities at different levels.
Contribute to the definition of innovative Ground Segment solutions to improve GS products competitiveness.
Participate in technical meetings (internal and with customer).

Your Career at Thales
Future opportunities will allow you to discover other domains or sites, develop your competencies, and choose between a technical expert or a leadership path. You’ll build an international career within a leading engineering group and can move across our 10 countries and 17 sites.
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