Latest Satellite Technology Jobs

Architecte segment de mission pour constellation - Projet Iris² (F/H)

Designs the ground segment architecture for a satellite constellation telecom system, working across definition, modelling, analysis and specification phases. Consolidates operational needs and performance objectives, ensures compliance with system, network, access, physical layer and 5G requirements, and supports IVVQ test campaigns. Based in Toulouse within an end-to-end systems engineering team on the IRIS² programme.

Thales Alenia Space Toulouse, France

Permanent

Architecte Solution Data F/H

Define and govern end-to-end data architectures for satellite ground segment platforms, covering data lakes, ETL, SQL, Python and batch/real-time processing. Approve technical and DevSecOps choices, run technology watch and document architecture trade-offs within a multidisciplinary solution authority team.

Thales Alenia Space Toulouse, France

Laser Engineer

Own the laser subsystem in autonomous satellite laser ranging stations, from specifying and qualifying pulsed laser sources with suppliers to integrating beam delivery, cooling, power, control and safety interlocks. Characterise performance with test rigs and improve reliability so lasers run unattended at remote sites, working alongside optics, software and astrodynamics specialists.

Foundational London

On-site Permanent

Opto-mechanical Engineer

Designs mounts, benches and enclosures for telescope-mounted and bench optics, owning alignment concepts, fixtures and procedures. Runs thermal and structural FEA on optical assemblies and feeds results into tolerances, designing for manufacture, assembly and field servicing while working with the workshop and suppliers from drawing to finished part.

Foundational London

On-site Permanent

Principal Embedded Software Engineer I

Owns embedded software across the full lifecycle, from requirements and detailed design through coding, test, qualification and in-orbit support. Works on Linux-based single-board computers and high-reliability microcontroller systems, including low-level drivers, BSPs, FPGA API design and real-time Linux, presenting design reviews to customers and executives.

CesiumAstro Milton Keynes

Clearance Required

Principal Hardware Engineer I

Owns end-to-end design of complex electronics modules for satellites and aerospace systems, from architecture and schematic through PCB layout in Altium, analysis, bring-up and production release. Leads teams of hardware engineers, mentors staff and presents design reviews to customers and executives in a high-reliability startup environment.

CesiumAstro Milton Keynes

Clearance Required

Responsable Assurance Qualité Produit (Services de Fabrication Electronique) - IRIS² - F/H

Lead and supervise all product quality assurance activities for electronic manufacturing services on the IRIS² satellite programme, ensuring delivered electronic products and assemblies meet space-grade reliability, safety and compliance standards. The role involves maintaining an ECSS/NASA/ESA-aligned quality management system, driving audits, supplier evaluation, risk mitigation and continuous improvement, while managing a QA team and acting as the main interface with customers and subcontractor IPTs.

Thales Alenia Space Toulouse, France

Stage - Ingénieur - Intégration d’une boucle fermée de rendez-vous orbital entre un banc robotique et un banc avionique – (H/F)

Six-month engineering internship at a satellite systems site, integrating a robotic test bench (ROBY) with an avionics test bench to form a closed-loop orbital rendezvous test chain. The intern maps existing interfaces, defines the coupling architecture, develops C/C++ software and HW/SW integration, then validates the chain on representative rendezvous scenarios.

Thales Alenia Space Cannes, France

On-site Internship

Ingénieur Réglage combinaison Optique en AIT Instruments Optique Spatiaux - (H/F)

Within the electro-optical performance unit, the role covers the study, definition, set-up and execution of optical and performance tests for space instruments, using largely bespoke ground support equipment. It spans component, sub-system and system levels, including interferometric Fizeau measurement, uncertainty budgets, test procedures and supplier follow-up, working closely with mechanical, electrical and signal-processing teams.

Thales Alenia Space Cannes, France

Technicien en CAO électrique : routage de circuits imprimés

Designs electrical schematics and routes multilayer printed circuit boards for space equipment, working with electrical engineering and industrialisation teams. Produces manufacturing deliverables such as ODB files, fabrication and assembly drawings, BOMs and technical documentation, and runs DRC/ERC checks and design reviews. Based in Charleroi within the Mechanical Engineering & Hardware Development department.

Thales Alenia Space Charleroi, Belgium

Permanent

Contrôleur de Gestion Budgétaire et Opérations F/H

Pilotage de la performance des opérations et centres de coûts : production de reportings mensuels, analyse d'écarts et construction du Multi Year Budget et des Business Review. Rôle de business partner auprès des équipes opérationnelles, avec proposition de plans d'actions correctifs et suivi de leur impact, dans un environnement industriel spatial.

Thales Alenia Space Toulouse, France

Satellite IVVQ RF ENGINEER

Analyse customer needs through simulations, models and prototypes, then formalise specifications and system architecture for satellite RF solutions. Prepare and run integration, verification and validation tests, defining test plans and procedures for system-level testing while ensuring technical coherence of design, interfaces and performance. Work spans command-and-control architecture design and customer demonstrations, using tools such as DOORS, Polarion, TFS and JIRA.

Thales Alenia Space Rome, Italy

Permanent

Navigation Payload AIV Engineer

Ensures test preparation and execution for satellite navigation payloads, performing module, unit and software component testing and defining the integration tree aligned with the system release plan. Develops and maintains test automation, equipment and management tooling, plans and controls IVVQ activities, and leads validation campaigns and customer demonstrations.

Thales Alenia Space Rome, Italy

Permanent

Navigation System IVV Engineer

Ensures test preparation and execution for satellite navigation systems, performing module, unit and software component testing, defining the integration tree and building test automation and equipment. Plans, monitors and controls IVVQ activities, writes integration and verification procedures, and leads demonstrations to the end customer. Based in Rome within a collaborative engineering team, with mentoring of junior members.

Thales Alenia Space Rome, Italy

Permanent

Advanced Project System Engineering

Analyse customer needs through simulations, models and prototypes, formalise specifications and system architecture, and support requirement definition and trade-off studies. Prepare and run integration, verification and validation tests, define test plans, and ensure technical coherence of system design, interfaces and performance, including command and control architecture. Contributes to R&D, innovation and bid/proposal work.

Thales Alenia Space Rome, Italy

Permanent