Ground segment architect full_time

Job Description ‍

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 spacedrop™: 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:

Participate in the design of the ground segment, and needed evolutions for a rendez-vous mission

Specify and follow the requirement associated with the ground segment

Specify and follow the integration, verification and validation associated with the ground segment, and end to end test including the satellite

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 ‍♀️

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

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