System Engineer for our Space Division (m/f/d)

Job description

Position Description:

CGI is one of Europe’s leading suppliers of ground systems for spacecraft monitoring and control and data processing. We are seeking talented junior and experienced engineers to further strengthen our team and help us deliver some of the most exciting and complex Space and EO application systems in Europe. Our team is based in Darmstadt, Germany, cooperating with other teams and consultants in locations across multiple European countries.

If you would like to be part of this, then join us and support our project teams in the SPACE division as a System Engineer (m/w/d).

Your future duties and responsibilities:

Your support will be required in the domain of Systems Engineering. The main areas responsibilities are:
System engineering:
• System Requirement Document refinement.
• Requirement Traceability to upper and lower level.
• Interface definition and documentation preparation (ICDs).
• IV&V activities definition and preparation of relevant documentations (e.g.VCD).
• System Development definition.
• Specification of test tools (e.g. RF suitcase, NDIU etc.)
• System SRR and PDR preparation. These activities will be conducted using system-engineering tools such as DOORS.
System Design:
• System Modelling and Architecture design (using Enterprise Architect)
• Design Justification including provision of system budgets (Timeliness, End to End performances, etc)
Technical trade-offs:
• Contribute to major phase B trade-offs regarding the main sub-segment such as Payload Data Processing or Mission Control & Operations or Ground Stations, Satellite Simulator and other any relevant trade-offs for the achievement of the phase A & B of the future missions.
Technical analyses:
• To resolving requirements conflicts, assessing system effectiveness and justification of the proposed conceptual and physical designs considering the requirements and constraints.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

• Experience with Low Earth Orbiting satellites and in System Engineering on space projects
• Knowledge of requirement management process and tools (e.g. DOORS) and of processes implementation based on standards, in particular knowledge of ECSS and CCSDS standards
• Experience in RF engineering and verification on space to ground links (desirable)
• Experience in mission control systems, operations or on ground processors (desirable)
• Involvement in development of new space systems (phase A/B) (desirable)
• Strong interpersonal skills and team working ability.
• Strong aptitude for dealing with complexity and paying attention to details.
• Ability to work independently and in a rapidly evolving environment.
• Fluency in English

LOCATION
This service requires onsite (at customer’s premises) presence in Darmstadt, Germany

What we offer

• A highly competitive salary package including a significant performance-related component, based on overall business performance
• At CGI, we view our professionals as company owners. A set percentage of your salary can be invested in CGI shares, and CGI matches your contribution, up to a set maximum.
• Flexible working hours and conditions to optimise your work/life balance
• Company car & bicycle leasing schemes
• JobTicket for public transport throughout Hessen, for both business and personal use
• Emergency childcare support
• A strong focus on continued learning and development
• An exciting, challenging and diverse environment where you can grow your career as part of a great team
• A great corporate culture built around international collaboration, flat hierarchies and open communication
• A company committed to be carbon neutral by 2030 with a strong focus on Corporate Social Responsibility – contributing to the communities we live in.

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What you can expect from us:

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Your work creates value. You’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.

You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.

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