Space Segment Engineering [26055]

Company Description

CS GROUP, together with HE Space and Sopra Steria, has been successfully providing digital end-to-end systems and engineering services for more than 40 years. With over 2000 employees worldwide, we combine advanced and unique skills in both information technology and space data engineering. We combine entrepreneurial agility with cutting-edge technological expertise. CS GROUP is a leading provider of operational systems and an important and trusted long-term partner for space and defence organisations. At CS GROUP, we are driven by innovation and we value our most important asset: our people.

Job Description

Provide Engineering support related to the space segment design, development and verification.

1. Scope of Technical Support

• Support shall include space engineering in the following areas;
• Space segment-related industrial reviews and procurement activities;
• Support at segment and subsystem level;
• Follow and review architecture definition for space segment;

Activities may include

• Requirements engineering and consolidation;
• Functional and physical architecture definition;
• Design trade-off analysis;
• Interface definition;
• Technical risk assessment;

2. Industrial Milestone Reviews

The Contractor shall support ESA in the review of industrial contract technical milestones, including but not limited to:

Space Segment RR (Requirements Review)

• Preliminary Design Reviews (PDR);
• Space Segment PDR;
• Space Segment CDR;
• Critical Design Reviews (CDR);
• Qualification Reviews (QR);
• In-Orbit Validation Review (IOVR);
• Service Declaration (SD);

This support shall include

• Technical assessment of industrial deliverables;
• Preparation of review comments;

3. Deliverables (non-exhaustive list)

The above activities shall result in

• Technical Notes;
• Review Item Discrepancies (RIDS);
• Trade-off Reports;
• Contribution to DCNs for requirements change.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in Aerospace or a relevant discipline;
• Minimum 8 years of experience in Space Segment Engineering
• Background in systems engineering, ground systems, or space mission operations;
• Knowledge of integration and verification processes for complex technical systems.
• Experience with test procedures preparation and execution;
• Strong analytical, documentation, and problem‑solving skills;
• English proficiency.

Additional Information

This position is based in Noordwijk, The Netherlands.

If you believe you have what it takes for this position, please send your CV (in English and in Word or PDF format) to Andrés Izquierdo by clicking on the ‘Apply for this job’ button and quoting job reference.

An exciting and dynamic international working environment awaits you!

Last apply date: 10/04/2026!

Apply

Shortlist

Share with a friend

Share

Discover what working at

Sopra Steria looks like...

Are you looking for a place where you can free your creativity and take initiatives, supported by tech experts?

Join us on this adventure where every idea counts and every talent steps up.

List #1

Job offers that might interest you

Administrative Assistant/Secretary [26184]

Salary

Location

Noordwijk, Netherlands

Vacancy language

English

Job Type

Standard

Experience Level

6 to 10 years

Department

Consulting

Brand

HE Space

Remote

No

Location

Netherlands

Experience Level Italy

Mid-Senior Level

Description

As part of a dynamic team at ESA/ESTEC, you will have the following responsibilities Day-to-day support to Unit personnel regarding business travel arrangements, leave management, coordination of trai

Reference

e40fa8d4-fa6e-4332-9aa2-b04412e02426

Expiry Date

Jan 1, 0001

Read more

Shortlisted

Read more

Shortlisted

Administrative Assistant/Secretary [26092]

Salary

Location

Noordwijk, Netherlands

Vacancy language

English

Job Type

Standard

Experience Level

6 to 10 years

Department

Consulting

Brand

HE Space

Remote

No

Location

Netherlands

Experience Level Italy

Mid-Senior Level

Description

As part of a dynamic team at ESA/ESTEC, you will have the following responsibilities Day-to-day support to Unit personnel regarding business travel arrangements, leave management, coordination of trai

Reference

0408f970-6102-4b92-b910-bc3ab1e3ef2e

Expiry Date

Jan 1, 0001

Read more

Shortlisted

Read more

Shortlisted

Change Management Support Engineer - IRIS² [26060]

Salary

Location

Noordwijk, Netherlands

Job Type

Standard

Experience Level

6 to 10 years

Department

Consulting

Brand

HE Space

Remote

No

Location

Netherlands

Experience Level Italy

Mid-Senior Level

Description

Provide change management support to EuroQCI activities, including secretariat services and change impact assessments. As part of the Service team, you will have the following responsibilities: Suppor

Reference

775a82ea-9fa1-471b-a105-2334b6230cff

Expiry Date

Jan 1, 0001

Read more

Shortlisted

Read more

Shortlisted

View all