Ground Segment Engineering and Architectures
Pubblicato il 13-08-2026 - Thales in Roma
ph3Ground Segment Engineering and Architectures /h3 pJoin to apply for the bGround Segment Engineering and Architectures /b role at bThales /b /p pA 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. /p pWe are looking for a Ground Segment Engineer. /p h3CANDIDATES THAT WOULD IMPRESS US /h3 h3Experience / Competences /h3 ul liMaster’s degree in Engineering (Electronics, Aeronautical/Space Engineering, Computer Science, …) or equivalent; /li liWorking heritage on earth observation ground segment systems; /li liKnowledge of: ul lisystem‑engineering processes for requirements and solution design management; /li liEO mission programming schemes (user request management and mission planning) and typical mission constraints; /li liControl segment main functions (flight dynamics, spacecraft control); /li liGround Stations (S‑Band, X‑Band) main functions; /li liProduction management main functions (SAR processing orchestration); /li liRADAR principles; /li liOptical principles, optical mission planning and image processing (welcome); /li /ul /li liKnowledge of artificial intelligence, Big Data, and deep learning techniques; /li liExperience in programming languages (Python / C++); /li liKnowledge of microservices SW design, DevOps methodology and cloud technologies (Docker, Kubernetes, etc.); /li liFluent English, spoken and written; /li liTeam‑working attitude; /li liProactive attitude to problem solving and interest in innovative technologies; /li liAvailability to travel. /li /ul h3Main Role (Ground Segment Engineering and Architectures) /h3 ul liAnalysis of input documentation at system level (e.g.
system / product / space‑to‑ground interface requirements, system operational concept, system architecture); /li liDefinition of requirements at Ground Segment and subsystem level, ensuring proper flow‑down and traceability; maintain the requirements baseline (through DOORS, Polarion); /li liAnalysis and trade‑offs among different design solutions, in particular for large satellites constellation management solutions in a multi‑mission environment; /li liDetailed definition of overall GS architecture and building blocks, and relevant external / internal interfaces; /li liDevelopment of Mission Planning components and ground segment mission‑specific elements for different EO missions, including architectural design, algorithms prototyping and testing activities; /li liContribute to GS data budget analysis for GS sizing; /li liContribute to the consolidation of the Ground Segment Baseline documentation (ADD, ICD, requirements baseline, DVCM); /li liSupport Ground Segment integration and verification activities at different levels; /li liContribute to the definition of ground segment innovative solutions to improve GS products competitiveness; /li liParticipate to technical meeting (internal and with customer). /li /ul h3YOUR CAREER AT THALES /h3 pFuture opportunities will allow you to discover other domains or sites. You will be able to evolve and grow your competencies in different areas: /p ul liRoom for and attention to personal development; /li liBuild your talents in another domain of Thales Group, discovering new products, new customers, new country or move to a more complex solution; /li liChoose between a technical expert or a leadership path; /li liBuild an international career within a leading Engineering Group. /li /ul pAt Thales Alenia Space we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. 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. Thales Alenia Space sees space as a new horizon, helping to build a better, more sustainable life on Earth. Great journeys start here – apply now! /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr