Space Segment Engineering [26055]

CS GROUP, together with HE Space and Sopra Steria, has been successfully providing digital end-to-end systems and engineering services for more than 40 years. With over 2000 employees worldwide, we combine advanced and unique skills in both information technology and space data engineering. We combine entrepreneurial agility with cutting-edge technological expertise. CS GROUP is a leading provider of operational systems and an important and trusted long-term partner for space and defence organisations. At CS GROUP, we are driven by innovation and we value our most important asset: our people.

Provide Engineering support related to the space segment design, development and verification.

1. Scope of Technical Support

Activities may include

- Requirements engineering and consolidation;
- Functional and physical architecture definition;
- Design trade-off analysis;
- Interface definition;
- Technical risk assessment;

2. Industrial Milestone Reviews

The Contractor shall support ESA in the review of industrial contract technical milestones, including but not limited to:

This support shall include

- Technical assessment of industrial deliverables;
- Preparation of review comments;

3. Deliverables (non-exhaustive list)

The above activities shall result in

- Technical Notes;
- Review Item Discrepancies (RIDS);
- Trade-off Reports;
- Contribution to DCNs for requirements change.

Responsibilities

Support shall include space engineering in the following areas,; Space segment-related industrial reviews and procurement activities,; Support at segment and subsystem level,; Follow and review architecture definition for space segment,

Requirements

Preliminary Design Reviews (PDR),; Space Segment PDR,; Space Segment CDR,; Critical Design Reviews (CDR),; Qualification Reviews (QR),; In-Orbit Validation Review (IOVR),; Service Declaration (SD),; Masters degree in Aerospace or a relevant discipline,; Minimum 8 years of experience in Space Segment Engineering; Background in systems engineering, ground systems, or space mission operations,; Knowledge of integration and verification processes for complex technical systems.; Experience with test procedures preparation and execution,; Strong analytical, documentation, and problem‑solving skills,; English proficiency.