Ground And Operations Segment Architect H/F Infinite Orbits

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.