Job Description

What will you be doing?

As a Ground Systems Engineer , you will join our Harwell  team to support our activities within the space sector. You’ll play a vital role in designing, developing, and maintaining the infrastructure and software that enable complex space missions. This position offers the chance to collaborate with top-tier clients and contribute to impactful projects.

Your main responsibilities will be :

• Develop and enhance ground systems such as Mission Control, Mission Planning, and Ground Stations Interface Systems to ensure operational excellence.
• Define and manage requirements for the ground segment and its individual components, ensuring they meet project needs.
• Collaborate with external suppliers, taking ownership as a Product Owner or Technical Officer, while supporting internal development teams.
• Partner with global Mission and Systems teams to ensure seamless integration and coordination across projects.
• Follow Agile (SCRUM) methodologies to deliver robust systems on time and within scope.
• Produce and maintain high-quality project documentation (e.g., requirements, validation plans, and test reports).
• Perform verification and validation testing , including simulations, ensuring compliance with mission standards.
• Support and train operational teams on ground systems, acting as a key technical liaison.

Who are we looking for?

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Qualifications

Experience, skills and qualifications required :

Additional Information

Why join us?

We foster a community of dually talented individuals who are both entrepreneurs and technology specialists. Our teams embody the spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship, enabling us to develop solutions most efficiently.

Our commitment to sustainable growth is unwavering, and we continuously strive for accelerated transformation and continuous improvement. Through ALTEN labs, mentoring programs, internal universities, and more, we are always pushing boundaries and embracing new possibilities.

We offer incredible opportunities to join inspiring projects in the most innovative companies.

We prioritise your career development with personalised support plans tailored to your own aspirations. We're here to empower you and help you reach your full potential.

Join our passionate team and start building tomorrow, today!

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