Toulouse, France
Full Time
4 months ago
Job description
Job Description π¨βπ»
Exotrail is looking for a Ground segment architect for its space vehicle dedicated to in-orbit rendez-vous. The main role of this person will be to define and oversee the development of the ground segment associated with rendez-vous mission.
The current team is composed of several engineers working on different missions of the spacedropβ’: LEO, GEO and rendez-vous. Your role will be to lead the ground segment definition and development with a focus on our rendez-vous mission:
- Help in defining the concept of operations of the in orbit rendez-vous complete system.
- Define all needs at ground system level to enable the execution of the concept of operations, and with all stakeholders (operations, system, IVV (Integration, Verification, Validation))
- Define the ground segment architecture needed for in orbit rendez-vous (Flight dynamics system needs, operations, etc ..)
- Drive the trade-offs on the software solutions
- Lead the qualification of the ground segment.
It requires a high-level knowledge of the architecture of a ground segment, a true spirit of innovation and good skills for teamwork.
Your main tasks will be:
π Participate in the design of the ground segment, and needed evolutions for a rendez-vous mission
π Specify and follow the requirement associated with the ground segment
π Specify and follow the integration, verification and validation associated with the ground segment, and end to end test including the satellite
π Follow the development of the mission from inception to the end-of-life
You will work directly with the system team manager, the operations team and the project manager of the rendez-vous mission.
The position is opened in Exotrail's offices in Toulouse.
Preferred Experience πββοΈ
Exotrail is looking for a satellite architect with hands-on experience on all the phases of a space project. Typically, the candidate
- Must have already worked on ground segment definition and design for satellites projects
- Must have experience in project management related to ground segment development
- Must have worked on software projects related to ground segment
- Shall have already worked on LEO satellites performing proximity operations in space
- Shall have seen several phases of the project (design, assembly, test, operations)
- Shall have an experience as a systems engineer in
- managing technical requirements,
- spacecraft operations in LEO orbit and proximity operations
- writing technical documentation
- writing IVV plans and test needs
- being at the interface between the technical expert teams
A minimum experience of 4 years in a relevant position is required for this position. Ideally, the candidate has 8 years or more of experience, has the capability to be the technical referee on his subject and start from a blank page, define the development plan in autonomy.
In addition, and as importantly, the candidate must have the following mindset:
- Interest in highly technical work, as well as good project management skills
- Pragmatism, risk-taking and accountable
- Good communication skills with fluent English
- Willingness to join the dynamic, vibrant, demanding environment of a start-up
About our recruitment process π€
We are committed to recruiting the right people for the right job regardless of your private background.
We meet at least three times to give you a better idea of what it's like to work at Exotrail:
1. Technical interview with your future manager: You will learn more about the position and the required qualifications
2. On-site interview with HR and VP: You will discover your work environment and learn more about our culture
3. Interview with the system team members: you can make sure that you share the same vision and values of the company
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