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Ground and Operations Segment Architect

Toulouse, France

Job Type

Full Time

About the Company

Established in 2017, Infinite Orbits is a NewSpace company, based in Toulouse, pushing the boundaries of in-orbit services with cutting-edge spacecraft driven by its own Rendez-Vous solution, an advanced Autonomous Vision-Based Navigation Solution. IO has two generations of missions

  • "Orbit Guard" provides Inspection and Space Situational Awareness services in GEO. Our first, OG-1 was launched on 1 May 2023, the second is launching in 2025 and the third third launching in 2026.

  • "Endurance" is a docking service capable of extending the life of GEO telecom satellites, by taking over AOCS takeover for 5 years.

About the Role

We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Ground and Operations Segment Architect to join our team for an advanced In-Orbit Servicing (IOS) mission. The selected candidate will be responsible for the end-to-end architecture, development, integration, and validation of the ground and operations infrastructure required to support on-orbit servicing of space assets, such as inspection, life extension and SSA.

This is a high-impact role, pivotal to the success of the mission, involving close collaboration with flight segment teams, mission operations, ground stations, autonomy systems, and international partners.

Job Description

Ground Segment Architecture

  • Design and develop the ground segment for the IOS mission, including mission control center (MCC), telemetry, tracking, and command (TT&C), data processing, and ground infrastructure interfaces.

  • Define and validate system requirements, interfaces, and functional decompositions.

  • Develop system architecture documentation, including ICDs, CONOPS, and operational workflows.


Operations Planning and Execution

  • Architect mission operations concepts, including pre-launch, launch, commissioning, rendezvous, docking, servicing, and disposal phases.

  • Collaborate with GNC/autonomy teams to ensure compatibility with on-orbit autonomous behaviors.

  • Lead the development of flight and ground procedures, anomaly handling strategies, and contingency plans.


System Integration and Test

  • Oversee integration of ground software (MCS, FDS, automation) with spacecraft simulator and hardware-in-the-loop environments.

  • Define and execute ground segment validation, SVT, and mission rehearsals.


Stakeholder and Partner Coordination

  • Work closely with spacecraft subsystem leads, software teams, ground station providers, and mission assurance to ensure operational cohesion.

  • Serve as technical liaison with customers and national/international ground infrastructure partners.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.

  • Minimum of 8 years of experience in ground systems, space operations, or systems architecture for space missions.

  • Experience with TT&C systems, mission planning tools, spacecraft commanding, and telemetry handling.

  • Knowledge of CCSDS standards and ground interface protocols (e.g., SCOS-2000, EPOCH, GMSEC).

  • Proficiency in defining and managing requirements in tools like DOORS or Jama.


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Prior experience with in-orbit servicing, proximity operations, or autonomous rendezvous and docking missions.

  • Familiarity with ECSS or NASA space mission standards.

  • Knowledge of secure ground-to-space communications and cybersecurity practices.

  • Experience with agile development, DevOps tools, and cloud-based ground systems.



What we offer

  • The opportunity to be part of an international team transforming the space industry.

  • A creative and innovative work environment where ideas turn into reality.

  • Competitive salary and benefits.

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Contact

FRANCE

 

Infinite Orbits SAS

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8 Rue des Trente Six Ponts, 31000

Toulouse

SINGAPORE

 

Infinite Orbits PTE Ltd.


1 North Bridge Rd, 30 00 High Street Centre, Singapore 179094

UNITED STATES

 

Infinite Orbits Inc.

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2140 S Dupont Highway Camden, DE 19934-1249

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