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Thales

Global defense and aerospace electronics

Ground Segment Architect: Earth Observation

Spacecraft & Launch Vehicle SystemsPosted on Nov 10
Full-timeToulouse, FranceNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Experience in system architecture or in designing software-centric ground segments for space systems.
  • Knowledge of Earth observation missions, satellite operations, and data processing and distribution chains.
  • Ability to synthesize information and coordinate multidisciplinary teams.
  • Ability to balance operational needs, technical constraints, costs, schedules, and risks.
  • Comfort working iteratively using Agile and SAFe methods.
  • Strong interest in technical projects and ability to interact with multidisciplinary and multicultural teams.
  • English proficiency in written and spoken communication.
  • Knowledge of cybersecurity and cloud platforms, including hardware, IaaS, PaaS, and CaaS, as well as DevOps and SecOps approaches.
  • Knowledge of MBSE methods and tools, such as Capella, and activity-management tools, such as Jira, Confluence, and Wiki.
  • Experience working on export programs related to Earth observation.

Responsibilities

  • Define the end-to-end ground-segment architecture and its design principles using MBSE methods.
  • Gather, analyze, and structure stakeholder needs and system requirements.
  • Develop key analysis-gap dossiers to secure project progress.
  • Decompose requirements into functions, components, interfaces, and technical choices.
  • Ensure consistency among subsystems across the mission chain, control chain, and image/data chain.
  • Account for Earth observation constraints, including data volumes, delivery times, continuity of service, product quality, and evolving mission needs.
  • Define architecture integration, verification, and validation strategies, and identify technical risks and dependencies.

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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