SPECIALIST GROUND SYSTEMS ENGINEER

Are you ready to take your career to new heights? At D-Orbit, we're pioneering the future of space logistics and transportation. Established in 2011, our company is leading the way in helping businesses profitably and sustainably unlock the full potential of the final frontier. As a member of our team, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside a diverse group of highly skilled individuals, all driven by a shared passion for innovation and excellence. Join us in our global mission to push the boundaries of what's possible and take your ambition to new heights. Apply now and join us in shaping the future of space. You will join the engineering project team, working together with the space-systems and S/C operation development technical authorities to define the overall FOS architecture and related main elements including the Mission Control Centre (MCC) and Mission Control Software (MCS), and interfaces between Spacecraft Controllers (SpaCon), Ground-Segment (GSEG), Space-Segment (SSEG) and in-orbit operations development teams. As the focal point for the FOS development, you will be involved in the overall mission and S/C design and development, following the full development cycle from preliminary conceptualization to manufacturing, assembly, integration and testing of the real spacecraft for the maiden flight mission. You will interface with procurement team to scout Ground Station (GS) and Ground Tracking (GT) providers, or new technologies related to MCS equipment, you will support ground-to-ground and space-to-ground testing activities during the assembly and verification activities. After launch, you will provide technical support to the Spacecraft Controllers (SpaCon) related to in-orbit operations execution and usage of the FOS platform. Tasks and Responsibilities: Be the technical responsible for ground systems and related subsystems; Actively contribute and monitor the development of FOS architecture and design; FOS systems and subsystems (MCS and software, GSEG and GS) budgeting and analyses, including coverage and availability analysis, providers and technologies trade-off analyses, etc.; Coordinate the integration of FOS subsystems into overall mission architectures, particularly managing all interfaces between GSEG and SSEG, e.g. physical and functional / operational ones; Contribute to the stakeholder/mission/project requirements capturing & management; Contribute to the ground systems verification and validation plan and requirements compliance; Define the FOS verification test procedures, and support test setup and execution; Work within a multidisciplinary team of specialists on the FOS and spacecraft systems and s/s design, becoming the reference point for ground ones; Interface with and support AIV team and related activities; Interface with prototyping / manufacturing to support assembly and verification (ground); Interface with SpaCons to support on-orbit verification and validation during mission execution; Professional Experience: We are interested in speaking to people with a minimum of one year of work experience preferably in Ground Systems for Space Operations, acceptable in other relevant engineering domains, e.g. aeronautics, defence, telecom or automotive. Job Requirements: Experience in ground systems design and development, with practical experience on setup and execution of actual mission operations considered a plus; Solid knowledge of Ground Systems Engineering principles and systems-level knowledge of all ground architecture subsystems; Solid knowledge of Space Systems Engineering principles and systems-level knowledge of all spacecraft subsystems; Professional exposure to real-time flight operations of space and/or ground systems; Familiarity with communications link architectures, protocols and budgeting (e.g. OSI model); Good knowledge in software programming; Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; Proactive attitude and ability to work in a team; Experience in the use of MATLAB and Python; Experience in requirements management tools, e.g. DOORS or Jama; Good knowledge of software development and configuration management, e.g. GIT or Bitbucket; Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite; Nice-to-have skills: Experience in successfully achieving project milestones in time and on quality within the context of institutional programs; Experience authoring technical documents to the standards of institutional players in the space industry; Experience in requirements engineering for software systems; Experience with Agile and/or Lean methodologies; Professional experience in preparing and/or executing space mission operations; Working experience in space transportation and servicing applications; Knowledge of space mission analysis and flight dynamics, and related computational tools (e.g. STK, FreeFlyer, GMAT or Orekit); Knowledge of Linux; Knowledge of Atlassian suite (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket); Knowledge of ECSS/CCSDS/NASA standards; Education: University degree preferably in the fields of Aerospace/Space Engineering, Computer Science, Telecommunications Engineering or Physics. Language: This role requires professional proficiency in English. At D-Orbit, diversity and inclusivity are not just values, they are integral to our mission and the way we operate. We are committed to fostering an environment where all individuals are respected, valued, and celebrated for their unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace is not only the right thing to do, but it also leads to better decision-making, innovation, and overall success. We actively strive to build a culture where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work, and where all voices are heard and valued. We are dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone feels safe, supported, and empowered to share their ideas, and where everyone is given equal opportunities to grow and excel. We believe that our differences make us stronger, and we will continue to work diligently to create an inclusive culture at D-Orbit that reflects this belief. Settore: Industria aerospaziale Ruolo: Ingegneria/Progettazione Gestisce altre persone: No Tipo di occupazione: Contratto a tempo indeterminato Inquadramento: Impiegato