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Ground Segment Engineering and Architectures

Job in Mission, Johnson County, Kansas, 66201, USA
Listing for: Thales Group
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-12
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Systems Engineer, Electrical Engineering
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 80000 USD Yearly USD 60000.00 80000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
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), therefore have Space to Connect, Secure & Defend, Observe & Protect, Explore, Travel & Navigate.

We are looking for a Ground Segment Engineer    CANDIDATES THAT WOULD IMPRESS US
** Experience / Competences
*** Master’s degree in Engineering (Electronics, Aeronautical/Space Engineering, Computer Science, …) or equivalent;
* Working heritage on earth observation ground segment systems
* Knowledge of:  + 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, Dev Ops 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):
*** Analysis of input documentation at system level (e.g. system/product/space-to-ground interface requirements, system operational concept, system architecture)
* Definition of requirements at Ground Segment and subsystem level, ensuring proper flow-down and traceability; 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
* 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 ground segment innovative solutions to improve GS products competitiveness
* Participate to technical meeting (internal and with customer)
** YOUR CAREER AT THALES:
** Future opportunities will allow you to discover other domains or sites. 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;  Choose between a technical expert or a leadership path;  

Build an international career within a leading Engineering Group.

At Thales Alenia Space we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales Alenia Space employing around 8,900 employees in 10 countries with 17 sites in Europe and a plant in the US, our mobility policy enables employees each year 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 #Space For Life .

Great journeys start here, apply now!
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