Experienced Space Surveillance Engineer - Space - Toulouse (M/F)

Company Description

CS, a subsidiary of the Sopra Steria group, is a leading technological player in the design, integration, and operation of critical systems. Present in 7 countries with more than 2600 passionate employees, we operate at the heart of sovereignty, security, and performance challenges, in strategic sectors such as defense, space, energy, industry, transport, aeronautics, and cybersecurity.

Our difference? Unique expertise in real-time systems, sovereign and sustainable solutions, and a strong culture of innovation, driven by 15% of our turnover invested in R&D. We support our clients in the success of their most complex programs, from air traffic control to anti-drone warfare, including nuclear systems and satellite control centers.

By joining CS, you join a human and innovative company.

We deliver much more than systems, we build trust.

We go beyond expressed needs, we prepare for tomorrow's challenges.

More than just experts, we shape innovation.

Committed by your side, at the service of your critical challenges.

Explore, observe, secure the space of tomorrow.

With 50 years of expertise, our Space Business Unit is a trusted partner for space agencies, prime contractors, and satellite operators across Europe.

With recognized know-how, it actively contributes to strengthening the performance, security, and innovation of the space ecosystem.

Our teams bring their expertise across the entire mission life cycle: Earth observation, navigation and telecommunication systems, science and interplanetary exploration, Space surveillance and security. Driven by AI and our sovereign solutions, we push the technological boundaries of European space programs every day.

Joining this Business Unit means shaping the future of space alongside passionate experts.

Job Description

We are recruiting an experienced Engineer in the field of Space surveillance to join our Space Business Unit within the Situational Space Awareness activity direction. Our entity specializes in the fields of space security and surveillance.

Your Missions

You will come to strengthen our team of engineers who participate in R&D type studies and tool development in this field. Cataloging and assessment of the space situation. Space situation analysis: collision risks, risky atmospheric re-entries, fragmentations/explosions, anomalies such as maneuvers or launches. Debris population modeling. Collision risk estimation at launch and in orbit.

Technical Environment

• Space mechanics
• Principles of cataloging objects in orbit
• Space surveillance strategies
• Detection and calculation of collision risks
• Applied mathematics: algorithmics, probability, covariance propagation
• English: Written and oral

Qualifications

With an engineering background or a university degree of equivalent level (Master's/Bac+5), you have a minimum of 5 years of experience in the field of space mechanics applied to the field of Space Surveillance. Mastery of coding, development, and validation, notably in Java and Scilab, is indispensable for the performance of your duties.

You possess very good analytical and comprehension skills, as well as excellent interpersonal skills, allowing you to communicate effectively within teams.

Are you autonomous, rigorous, and curious, with a genuine taste for research and development environments? Then you are the gem we are looking for!

Additional Information

Join a company where people, innovation, and impact meet.

At CS, we offer:

• An enriching employee experience, driven by a work environment designed to promote flexibility, autonomy, and daily well-being.
• A complete integration process designed to onboard every talent from day one and an Academy to develop your skills, enrich your expertise, and build professional paths that reflect who you are.
• A strong societal commitment: more than 3000 associations supported, an active disability policy, an inclusive culture, a responsible digital approach, and partnerships such as Elles bougent to inspire tomorrow's female talents.

…and many other benefits to discover by joining us!

Our uniqueness? The unique alliance between technological expertise, critical projects, and human commitment. An innovative and responsible company, we build an ethical, inclusive, and future-oriented environment. Open to all talents, we believe that diversity is an asset.

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