Ground Segment Lead Job at Darwin Recruitment GmbH (Toulouse)

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Lead, Ground Segment

The Lead, Ground Segment is responsible for delivering mission-ready ground syst...

Location

United States , Atlanta

Salary:

150875.00 - 204125.00 USD / Year

Hermeus

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Human Factors Engineering, or a related technical field
5+ years of experience developing mission-critical software systems
Experience designing and delivering operator-facing systems or complex user interfaces
Strong understanding of distributed systems and system integration
Experience integrating real-time data, telemetry, or communications into software systems
Proven ability to lead technical execution across multidisciplinary teams
Comfortable operating in a fast-paced development and test environment
Strong communication skills and ability to make and defend technical decisions

Job Responsibility

Own end-to-end technical outcomes for ground mission systems, from design through integration, test, and operational readiness
Lead the development and integration of ground systems, including the Ground Control Station (GCS), human–machine interfaces (HMI), mission planning, execution, debrief and analysis tools, operations room systems and displays, and ground-side voice communications and operator tooling
Ensure ground systems provide clear, reliable, and intuitive operator workflows
Define and maintain interfaces between ground systems and airborne mission systems, autonomy, and communications
Drive integration, test, and validation of ground systems in support of ground and flight test campaigns
Identify usability, integration, and performance risks early and drive resolution
Provide day-to-day technical leadership, mentorship, and feedback to engineers within the Ground Segment scope
Coordinate closely with Air Segment and Mission Autonomy leads to resolve dependencies and integration issues
Communicate status, risks, and tradeoffs clearly to engineering leadership and program stakeholders

What we offer

Competitive salary and equity
Unlimited PTO policy
Generous parental leave
Potential for year-end bonuses
100% employer-paid health care
401k & retirement plans
Weekly paid office lunches
Fully stocked breakrooms
Stock options

Fulltime

Senior Ground Segment Systems Engineer

As a Ground Segment Systems Engineer, you will take ownership of ground segment ...

Location

United Kingdom , Berkshire

Salary:

50000.00 - 65000.00 GBP / Year

BLUESTREAM PEOPLE

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

BSc in Computer Science, Telecommunications, or a related field
Extensive experience in satellite ground systems engineering
Strong expertise in Mission Control Systems (preferably SCOS-2000), Mission Planning, and Ground Segment Architecture
Deep understanding of space mission design, development processes, and standard milestones
Proficiency in requirements engineering, system integration, verification, and validation

Job Responsibility

Lead & develop mission-critical ground systems, ensuring seamless operations
Define & manage requirements for the entire ground segment and its components
Act as a Product Owner/Technical Officer, liaising with external suppliers and supporting internal development teams
Bridge the gap between the Mission & Systems and Operations teams
Maintain project documentation, including verification & validation plans and test procedures
Participate in mission operations, ensuring success at the control centre

What we offer

Negotiable for the right experience

Fulltime

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Lead, Air Segment

The Lead, Air Segment is responsible for delivering a robust, mission-ready airb...

Location

United States , Atlanta

Salary:

150875.00 - 204125.00 USD / Year

Hermeus

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field
5+ years of experience developing airborne systems, avionics, or mission-critical embedded software
Demonstrated experience owning and delivering complex airborne or vehicle-integrated systems
Strong understanding of airborne compute, networking, and communications architectures
Experience integrating sensors, payloads, or weapons interfaces on a vehicle platform
Proven ability to lead technical execution across multidisciplinary teams
Comfortable operating in a fast-paced development and test environment
Strong communication skills and ability to make and defend technical decisions

Job Responsibility

Own end-to-end technical outcomes for the airborne mission platform, from design through integration, test, and flight readiness
Lead the development and integration of airborne mission systems, including the Mission Management System (MMS), onboard compute, networking and avionics, airborne tactical and flight communications, weapons, payload and stores management interfaces, and sensor and camera system hardware and interfaces
Define and maintain clean interfaces between the airborne platform and mission autonomy, ground systems, and external payloads
Ensure the airborne platform is robust, reliable, and capable of supporting evolving mission capabilities across vehicle variants
Drive integration, test planning, and execution in support of ground test and flight test milestones
Identify technical risks early and lead mitigation efforts across hardware, software, and avionics domains
Provide day-to-day technical leadership, mentorship, and feedback to engineers within the Air Segment scope
Coordinate closely with Mission Autonomy and Ground Segment leads to resolve dependencies and integration issues
Communicate status, risks, and tradeoffs clearly to engineering leadership and program stakeholders

What we offer

Competitive salary and equity
Unlimited PTO policy
Generous parental leave
Potential for year-end bonuses
100% employer-paid health care
401k & retirement plans
Weekly paid office lunches
Fully stocked breakrooms
Stock options

Fulltime

Senior Segment Systems Engineer

As a Ground Segment Systems Engineer, you will take ownership of ground segment ...

Location

United Kingdom , Berkshire

Salary:

50000.00 - 65000.00 GBP / Year

BLUESTREAM PEOPLE

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

BSc in Computer Science, Telecommunications, or a related field
Extensive experience in satellite ground systems engineering
Strong expertise in Mission Control Systems (preferably SCOS-2000), Mission Planning, and Ground Segment Architecture
Deep understanding of space mission design, development processes, and standard milestones
Proficiency in requirements engineering, system integration, verification, and validation

Job Responsibility

Lead & develop mission-critical ground systems, ensuring seamless operations
Define & manage requirements for the entire ground segment and its components
Act as a Product Owner/Technical Officer, liaising with external suppliers and supporting internal development teams
Bridge the gap between the Mission & Systems and Operations teams
Maintain project documentation, including verification & validation plans and test procedures
Participate in mission operations, ensuring success at the control centre

What we offer

Negotiable for the right experience

Fulltime

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Lead, Mission Autonomy

The Lead, Mission Autonomy is responsible for delivering reliable, repeatable mi...

Location

United States , Atlanta

Salary:

150875.00 - 204125.00 USD / Year

Hermeus

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field
5+ years of experience working with autonomy, mission systems, avionics, or mission-critical vehicle software
Experience developing or integrating mission-level software within a larger system-of-systems architecture
Experience interfacing autonomy or mission software with vehicle management or control systems through well-defined interfaces
Strong understanding of mission systems, autonomy architectures, and system integration
Experience integrating sensors and perception systems into operational workflows
Demonstrated ability to own and deliver system-level behavior on a vehicle platform
Proven ability to lead technical execution across multidisciplinary teams
Comfortable operating in a fast-paced development and test environment
Strong communication skills and ability to make and defend technical decisions

Job Responsibility

Own end-to-end technical outcomes for mission autonomy capabilities within the MMS, from design through integration, test, and flight readiness
Lead the development and integration of mission-level decision-making and behavior sequencing within the MMS, tightly coupling autonomy functions with the Vehicle Management System (VMS), integrating sensor and perception systems to support mission behavior, and enabling execution of complex mission flows across multiple flight phases
Define, implement, and validate interfaces between MMS autonomy components, VMS, avionics, sensors, and ground systems
Lead development of aircraft-specific autonomy extensions, orchestration logic, and integration software within the MMS required to enable mission-ready operation
Drive autonomy-related avionics and sensor integration and system bring-up as required
Ensure mission autonomy behavior is reliable, repeatable, and compatible with operational workflows across ground and flight test environments
Own autonomy integration testing, validation strategies, and participation in ground and flight test campaigns
Identify system-level mission behavior and integration risks early and lead mitigation across software, avionics, sensor, and vehicle interfaces
Provide day-to-day technical leadership, mentorship, and feedback to engineers within the Mission Autonomy scope
Coordinate closely with the Air Segment, Ground Segment, and Flight Sciences / VMS teams to resolve dependencies, integration challenges, and interface issues

What we offer

100% employer-paid health care
401k & retirement plans
Unlimited PTO
Weekly paid office lunches
Fully stocked breakrooms
Stock options
Paid Parental Leave
Competitive salary and equity
Potential for year-end bonuses

Fulltime

Senior Systems Engineer

This role is an exciting opportunity to join the Systems team with responsibilit...

Location

United Kingdom , Guildford

Salary:

Not provided

Surrey Satellite Technology Limited

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Experienced spacecraft Systems Engineer (ideally 7+ years’ experience)
Experience of designing space missions starting from end-user requirements (cradle-to-grave)
Experience of designing and analysing space and ground segments to the sub-system level
Experience in requirements and verification management
Ideally with experience of spacecraft level verification testing
Ideally with system experience of in-orbit commissioning and associated spacecraft operations
A good degree or equivalent in Engineering, Physics or Maths
Good working knowledge of orbit analysis, constellation configurations, RF link analysis, system budgets, operations, ground segment, space environment and satellite mechanical and electrical architectures
Good knowledge of a wide range of satellite applications, e.g. Earth observation, communications, navigation, science etc.
Good knowledge of requirements management

Job Responsibility

Working with the Sales and Engineering teams in support of bid / tender activities to generate technical solutions for a variety of customers
System level design of space and ground segments including requirements analysis, sensitivity analysis, mission analysis and design trade-offs
System engineering throughout all project phases: Requirements management and engineering
Preliminary and critical design phase activities, including mission conops development
System / subsystem level interfacing and trade-offs
System assembly and integration
Test planning, requirement verification testing, and system validation
System commissioning and operations
Perform cost, risk, schedule and performance trades
Lead / support technical studies for a variety of customers

What we offer

32 days Holiday plus Bank Holidays
Pension Scheme with Life Assurance
Private Medical & International Travel Insurance
Annual Bonus Scheme
Share Incentive Plan
Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Shared Parental Pay for new parents
High Street Discount Scheme

Product Assurance Manager

We are seeking a diligent and detail-oriented Product Assurance Manager to lead ...

Location

United Kingdom

Salary:

60000.00 - 70000.00 GBP / Year

BLUESTREAM PEOPLE

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Strong commercial experience in Product Assurance and/or Quality Assurance, ideally in the space or aerospace sector
Proven ability to lead assurance activities within project teams
Experience working with high-reliability systems and complex technical products
Strong problem-solving skills with a pragmatic, structured approach
Excellent organisational and time-management skills
Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
Strong interpersonal skills and clear technical communication (written and verbal)
Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and schedules
Worked with national space agencies or institutional customers
QMS internal auditor qualification or third-party audit experience

Job Responsibility

Lead Product and Quality Assurance activities within project teams
Provide PA/QA support across multiple projects
Act as the primary PA lead for assigned projects, delegating work as required
Liaise with customer PA/QA representatives and support reviews and audits
Support supplier and subcontractor PA/QA activities, including assessments, audits, and ongoing oversight
Review materials, parts, and processes against technical and assurance requirements
Produce and maintain Product Assurance plans and documentation
Witness manufacturing and test activities, including at supplier facilities
Maintain quality records and assurance data
Contribute to the development and improvement of the Quality Management System (QMS)

What we offer

Negotiable for the right experience

Fulltime

Systems Engineer

This role is an exciting opportunity to join the Systems team with responsibilit...

Location

United Kingdom , Guildford

Salary:

Not provided

Surrey Satellite Technology Limited

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Degree or equivalent in Engineering, Physics or Maths
Excellent technical writing and presentation (generating and delivering) skills
Good knowledge or awareness of orbit analysis, constellation configurations, RF link analysis, system budgets, operations, ground segment, space environment and satellite mechanical and electrical architectures
Good knowledge of a wide range of satellite applications, e.g. Earth observation, communications, science etc
Ability to work under pressure and to tight timescales
Good knowledge of requirements management
Good knowledge of FMECA’s and FDIR design
Excellent knowledge of MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Excellent knowledge of STK and Matlab or equivalent analysis tools
Hands on familiarity with environmental testing (eg vibration and thermal vacuum tests)

Job Responsibility

System engineer/technical lead on SSTL missions from contract negotiations through to launch and operations
To work as part of a team to perform mission and system design for missions ranging from LEO to GEO and beyond
System level design of space and ground segments including requirements analysis, sensitivity analysis, mission analysis and design trade-offs
To work as part of a team in the production of concepts of operations for missions
Conduct customer-facing meetings and presentation at all project stages
Preparation of presentation materials and reports to a high standard for all phases of the project
Working with the Sales and Engineering teams in support of bid/tender activities to generate technical solutions for a variety of customers
Support/ lead studies for a variety of customers. Management of these studies to meet technical requirements, and to cost and schedule

What we offer

32 days Holiday plus Bank Holidays
Pension Scheme with Life Assurance
Private Medical & International Travel Insurance
Annual Bonus Scheme
Share Incentive Plan
Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Shared Parental Pay for new parents
High Street Discount Scheme

Ground Segment Lead

Darwin Recruitment GmbH

Location:
France , Toulouse

Category:
IT - Software Development

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

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Job Posted:
February 20, 2026

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