Architect / Technical Lead in Embedded Software - Space - Toulouse

About the company

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 2,600 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 simple 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.

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

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

Our singularity? 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.

Your tasks

Our teams bring their expertise to 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.

We are recruiting an Architect / Technical Lead in Embedded Software to join our Space Business Unit within the On Board Software activity direction. This entity develops on-board software for satellites and maintains platform software (the core of satellites) for the entire CNES Myriade range. Our Engineers participate in all activities of the software V-cycle: software specification, design, coding, and validation. We work for both traditional space players and Newspace.

_Your missions_ In a stimulating environment with our clients, you will participate in the design of space systems. On a daily basis, you will leverage your technical expertise by collaborating with multidisciplinary teams with varied profiles (systems engineers, business experts, developers, architects, etc.).

You will support these teams in performing the following tasks:

• Participate in writing the system-level specification with the client
• Take charge of the software-level specification
• Design the static and dynamic architecture of the software
• Organize the build and deployment of software
• Supervise development and support the project manager in project organization
• Be the primary technical interlocutor for the client; in this capacity, you will participate in technical reviews and milestone reviews with the client

Requirements

With a Master's degree from an engineering school or equivalent, do you have at least 4 years of experience as a Software Technical Lead/Architect in the field of critical embedded software in space?

Do you have communication skills with various interlocutors, allowing you to adapt effectively to each context? Are you methodical with a sense of organization that helps you carry out your missions efficiently? Then you are the gem we are looking for!

What we offer

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 suit you.
• A strong societal commitment: more than 3,000 associations supported, an active disability policy, an inclusive culture, a responsible digital approach, and partnerships like Elles bougent to inspire the female talents of tomorrow.

…and many other benefits to discover by joining us!

How to apply

The next steps If your profile matches, you will be invited to a technical interview with one of our Operational Managers to discuss your skills and your vision of the profession. You will then meet Elodie or Laura for an exchange regarding your background, your aspirations, and our company culture. Finally, because we value transparency and respect, we commit to providing you with personalized feedback by telephone, regardless of the outcome of the process.

Other

Technical environment

• Software development in a critical environment (ECSS)
• C language, Real-time, RTOS
• Embedded targets
• DevSecOps
• English, read, written, spoken

#space #CSGROUP #embeddedsoftware #hiring An inclusive and committed employer, our company works every day to fight all forms of discrimination and promote a respectful working environment. This is why, committed to diversity and inclusion, we encourage all applications and all profiles.