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Thales

Global defense and aerospace electronics

Satellite Operations Support Engineer

Spacecraft & Launch Vehicle SystemsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeCannes, FranceNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • Solid general knowledge of the space domain, particularly satellite systems and their operation.
  • Ability to understand service-development challenges in an industrial environment; experience in the space sector is desirable rather than explicitly required.
  • Ability to respond quickly and rigorously to unexpected situations and remain composed in critical situations.
  • Willingness to undertake occasional travel, occasional shifted hours, and 24/7 on-call rotations.

Responsibilities

  • Support operations for a portion of the satellite fleet monitored in orbit by the In-Orbit Support team, in close collaboration with the CSS entity's Service Managers.
  • Contribute to the proper execution of operations by analyzing and handling in-orbit anomalies with support from subject-matter experts, and ensure the recommendations sent to clients are appropriate.
  • Update and maintain operational documentation for the satellites being supported.
  • Maintain high customer satisfaction through the quality of technical analyses, responsiveness, and relevance of proposed solutions.
  • Understand operational concepts and customer needs to provide support and contribute to promoting the CSS entity's service offerings.
  • Participate in the operational support hotline, share knowledge within the team, and take part in 24/7 on-call support for the satellite fleet in orbit.

About the Company

Thales

Global defense and aerospace electronics

Thales designs and delivers critical technology for aerospace, defense, and digital security. Its products include electronics, software, and data-security systems that power air travel, payments, and modern military platforms, by integrating hardware and software to build systems such as avionics, radar, cybersecurity, and secure communications that collect sensor data and protect networks. It stands out through deep industrial experience, end-to-end solutions across defense, aerospace, and cybersecurity, and a focus on AI and quantum tech, aided by strategic acquisitions and partial state ownership. Its goal is to provide reliable, secure, and connected technologies that support national security, public safety, and everyday life by solving complex security and connectivity challenges.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Meudon, France
Founded
1893

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