Ground Segment Engineer
Skills
About This Role
Overview
Here at The Exploration Company, we are developing, producing, and operating Nyx, a modular and reusable space orbital vehicle that can eventually be refuelled in orbit and that can carry cargo - and potentially humans in the longer run.
We want you as a talented and experienced Ground Segment Engineer to help us in our mission by working on the ground segment for our Future Projects.
You will be part of the Lunar Lander team, reporting to the Principal Engineer of the project and working closely with the other engineering disciplines.
Key Responsibilities
- In your capacity as a Ground Segment Engineer, your role will continuously evolve, but initially your day-to-day duties will include:
- Own the ground segment for the project
- + Define the architecture of the ground segment
- + Design and develop ground segment HW and SW tools
- + Ensure reliability through rigorous automated and manual testing
- + Document the ground segment tools
- + Procure all related HW and means for the ground segment
- + Validate the ground segment performances
- Partner with testing and operations teams to understand and meet needs
- Support test procedures definition
- Support test operations
- What we would love to see from you
- In the role of Ground Segment Engineer ideally, you will have the following:
- 3+ years of experience in ground segment development for aerospace projects
- Experience with development and testing of user-facing software applications
- Proficiency in at least one object-oriented programming language like C#, Java, or similar
- Familiarity with aerospace telecommunication standards
- Knowledge of backup systems, storage management, and recovery procedures
- Experience with hardware integration and RF systems
- Strong troubleshooting skills across hardware, OS, networking, and application layers
- Fluent in English, knowledge of Arabic is an asset
Skills
- and Behaviors
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Strong analysis and problem-solving skills
- Strong organizing and prioritization of tasks
- Positive and flexible attitude to get the job done
- Ability to communicate at all levels of the business
- Demonstrates behaviours consistent with The Exploration Company’s core values of Mission, Vision, Integrity, Excellence and Teamwork
- Space enthusiast: ready to change the global space industry
- Why you should join us!
- What makes us special here at The Exploration Company and why we think you will enjoy working here is:
- We’re Agile - we make decisions fast whilst keeping our goals and systems in mind
- We’re Open and Collaborative - we are transparent about risks and obstacles, so that we can cooperate to overcome them
- We have a lot of Fun - we refuel our energy knowing we are democratising space. It’s a wonderful and rare opportunity, are YOU up for the challenge?
- We'd love to hear from you if you wish to be a part of our journey.
- Please submit your CV now for immediate consideration and we will be in touch shortly.
- *The Exploration Company is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity.
- We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability status.
- Relocation assistance is provided for those willing to relocate including visa sponsorship where applicable.*
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