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Darwin Space are currently hiring for a Ground Segment Lead for a business in Toulouse. We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Ground and Operations Segment Architect to join their 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 Responsibility:

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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

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
  • 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

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Job Posted:
February 20, 2026

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