Ground and Operations Segment Architect

About Infinite Orbits

Established in 2017, Infinite Orbits is a NewSpace company, based in Toulouse, pushing the boundaries of in-orbit services with cutting-edge spacecraft driven by its own Rendez-Vous solution, an advanced Autonomous Vision-Based Navigation Solution. IO has two generations of missions

"Orbit Guard" provides Inspection and Space Situational Awareness services in GEO. Our first, OG-1 was launched on 1 May 2023, the second is launching in 2025 and the third third launching in 2026.

"Endurance" is a docking service capable of extending the life of GEO telecom satellites, by taking over AOCS takeover for 5 years.

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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in ground systems, space operations, or systems architecture for space missions.
• Experience with TT&C systems, mission planning tools, spacecraft commanding, and telemetry handling.
• Knowledge of CCSDS standards and ground interface protocols (e.g., SCOS-2000, EPOCH, GMSEC).
• Proficiency in defining and managing requirements in tools like DOORS or Jama.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience with in-orbit servicing, proximity operations, or autonomous rendezvous and docking missions.
• Familiarity with ECSS or NASA space mission standards.
• Knowledge of secure ground-to-space communications and cybersecurity practices.
• Experience with agile development, DevOps tools, and cloud-based ground systems.

What we offer

• The opportunity to be part of an international team transforming the space industry.
• A creative and innovative work environment where ideas turn into reality.
• Competitive salary and benefits.