Technical Lead in Orbitography and Navigation - 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 issues, 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.

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 a Technical Lead in Orbitography and Navigation to join our Space Business Unit within the Navigation Systems activity direction; our entity specializes in the fields of Navigation Systems.

Your Missions

You are responsible for leading all technical activities related to the implementation of algorithms in the context of PCF EGNOS v3 embedded software. You are the guarantor of the quality of various developments, the technical mastery of different deliverables, and the daily monitoring of the progress of the technical teams.

Within our team, you will contribute to the following activities:

• Coordination of technical developments while respecting cost and deadlines
• Research for technical solutions adapted to achieving project objectives
• Management of technical relations with the client
• Responsible for the technical feasibility of the project
• Preparation of the project's technical reporting
• Participation in risk assessment with the Project Manager and identification of mitigation actions
• Participation in the definition and optimization of production, development, industrialization, and maintenance means
• Validation of the correct technical integration of the various project lots

Technical Environment

• GNSS Embedded Software
• Satellite navigation systems (GNSS: GPS, Galileo) and SBAS augmentation systems (EGNOS, WAAS, MSAS, GAGAN)
• DO 178 (DAL C) and V-model
• English: read, write, spoken

Qualifications

With an engineering background or a university degree (Master's level) specializing in Orbitography, you have 3 years of experience as a Lead as well as in Orbitography, Algorithmics, or Navigation. You master the concepts of orbit determination algorithms, navigation, and signal processing in the GNSS field. You are proficient in C (real-time) and python languages. Knowledge of certification and/or ED-109A is a real plus.

Do you have good negotiation and diplomacy skills? Are you rigorous, autonomous, and do you respect processes related to project constraints? Do you know how to technically manage a team? 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 the female talents of tomorrow... and many other ava...