Galileo INT Chain IVQ Engineer - Thales Alenia Space (m/f)

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Galileo INT Chain IVQ Engineer - Thales Alenia Space (m/f)

We are currently looking for an Integration Verification and Qualification (IVQ) Engineer with a software or system engineering background to support the Galileo program team within Thales Alenia Space Deutschland. The INT Chain IVQ Engineer will be part of the team that is responsible to prove the qualification status of the Galileo Ground Mission Segment (GMS) towards the customer.

Job Responsibilities
· Generation of test procedures that fulfil the segment requirements
· Execution of tests in formal conditions witnessed by end customer, production of test report
· Responsible for the configuration of the classified test platform and update of configuration database
· Support the preparation of test readiness reviews with the customer
· Contribute to, maintain and extend the test environment and tools
· Identification and follow-up of system anomalies arising from test and integration activities
· Installation and configuration of software and hardware deliveries
· Support onsite integration in the Galileo Control Centres in Fucino (Italy) and Oberpfaffenhofen (Germany)
· Support acceptance tests at the element providers location

Qualification / Profile
· Degree in Engineering (Aeronautical/Space Engineering, Computer Science, …)
· Proven experience of 3-5 years in integration and verification testing of medium and large hardware and software systems; experience in classified systems verification would be an advantage
· Knowledge in technical software development and related programming languages (C/C++, Java, Python, scripting); Linux, XML and MySQL/Oracle
· Proven experience in network configuration and architecture, TCP/IP protocols, firewalls, switch configuration
· General knowledge of ground and space architecture concepts beneficial
· "Team player", self-motivated, self-sustained working style
· MS Office, DOORS, JIRA beneficial
· Fluent in English language (spoken and written), German and French an advantage


What We Offer
· At Thales Alenia Space you work in an international environment based on team work, innovation and know-how.
· We invest in our employees' personal and professional development. Our internal Thales University at our Ditzingen site offers you a broad portfolio of training and further education programs.
· Professional equality between women and men of all nationalities are important to us.
· We promote a positive work-life balance and flexible working times.
· We have created special programs to encourage diversity and reconcile work and family, helping our employees to enjoy both their family lives and their exciting challenges with Thales Alenia Space.


About Thales Alenia Space

Thales Alenia Space is a key player in the European space industry. With subsidiaries throughout Europe. Its network includes world-class expert groups and competence center for all space-related domains.

Thales Alenia Space in Germany specialises since 2011 in integrating, verifying and qualifying large and complex ground segments, the design, development and manufacturing of space payloads, ground simulators, test platforms and electrical ground support equipment (EGSE).


Do you want to know more? I look forward to hearing from you:

Vanessa Runfft
Tel.: +49 (0)7156 353 31695

You can find more information about Thales as an employer at www.thalesgroup.com/karriere