Data Handling Engineer

A Joint Venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), Thales Alenia Space is a global space manufacturer delivering, for more than 40 years, high-tech solutions for telecommunications, navigation, Earth Observation, environmental management, exploration, science and orbital infrastructures. Thanks to our diversity of skills, talents and cultures, our customers (governments, institutions, space agencies, telecommunications operators), therefore have Space to Connect, Secure & Defend, Observe & Protect, Explore, Travel & Navigate.

For the “Data Handling, Command & Control and Systems Modelling” unit belongs to the “Avionics & Electrical Engineering” department in the Competence Center Platform and Integration, we are looking for a Data Handling Engineer.

About the job

The proposed job will be in charge of contributing to the different phases of the lifecycle of the Data Handling System (DHS) of the Spacecraft, starting from requirements of the DHS to design definition. This also includes the FDIR of the Spacecraft. Lower level requirements are expected to be prepared as well (in particular to HW and SW entities which are part of the Data Handling) and technical monitoring of internally procured items will be performed. Organization and execution of Technical reviews I also included, both internally to the company and with external entities. Change management process will be mastered too.

The proposed job also includes the design, implementation and execution of test cases at Avionic Test Bench and possibly at Satellite level, and documentation of V&V activities in VCD. It is expected that support to satellite launch phase may be also performed, including simulations, LEOP and IOT.

Starting from System Level Documentation or Avionics Level Documentation, the most relevant deliverable items expected to be prepared in the scope of the proposed activity are reported here below:

• C&C Specification and Interface Requirements for Platform and Payloads
• Spacecraft Specific PUS
• Spacecraft DH, Software & Memory Budgets
• Spacecraft level DVCM preparation for DH and C&C related requirements and performances, including related Reviews and Analyses report.
• On Board SW Matrix
• SMU, RT and OBSW Specification

This request is for a permanent position.

The working site is L’Aquila, but it might be required working in other locations for short mid-term periods (e.g. attendance to external test facilities or activities in customer or subcontractors premises)

Short periods of 24h shift working across the full week might be required upon specific program needs.

About You

Education and experience

You have a Master Degree in Electronic Engineering or Computer Science.

You are fluent in English (C1 and above certification) both listening and reading.

You have at least 5 years of experience in similar job.

Skills and knowledge

It is highly preferred a knowledge in cutting-edge technologies like multicore processors (LEON4/GR740), time/space partitioning operating systems and hypervisors (XTRATUM/PikeOS), CFDP protocol, CAN bus (CAN-OPEN protocol). Also required is knowledge in the following areas:

• CCSDS/ECSS telemetry and telecommand standards (synchronization and channel coding, data link)
• ECSS Packet Utilization Standard (PUS)
• SW development standards: ECSS E-40/Q-80
• Data Handling Hardware (On Board Computer, Remote Terminal Unit, GNSS receiver, microprocessors)
• 1553, Spacewire, CAN open
• SW or hybrid (HW/SW) simulators
• Data compression and encryption
• Orchestra Suite (PV:: & Doors at least)

Personal ability

• Customer focused, proactive attitude
• Organized and methodical approach to the work with strong communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks at one time, to work autonomously and in team
• Strong attitude to achieve results within time and cost constraints
• Problem solving attitude At Thales Alenia Space we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales Alenia Space employing around 8,900 employees in 10 countries with 17 sites in Europe and a plant in the US, our mobility policy enables employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad. Thales Alenia Space sees space as a new horizon, helping to build a better, more sustainable life on Earth #SpaceForLife. Great journeys start here, apply now!