System Architect in Spatial Data Processing [25113]

Ranked among the 'Best Employers 2023' by Capital Magazine, CS is an autonomous subsidiary of Sopra Steria GROUP, operating both in France and internationally (with over 2,500 employees). We are experts in critical systems for the Defense, Industry, Space, Cybersecurity, and AI sectors.

With 800 employees, our Space Business Unit delivers turnkey systems and engineering services to space agencies, industrial prime contractors, and satellite operators. Our areas of expertise include ground control and mission segments, space mechanics, image processing, embedded software, environmental and defense space applications, and IT expertise.

Our main offices are located in Toulouse (near the Cité de l’Espace), Darmstadt and Bremen in Germany, Noordwijk in the Netherlands, and Harwell in the UK.

We are hiring a System Architect in Spatial Data Processing to join our Space Business Unit within the Image Skills Center. This center provides expertise in remote sensing and satellite image processing.

CS GROUP is one of Europe’s leading players in spatial data processing and dissemination. We contribute to major European Earth observation programs in collaboration with French (CNES) and European (ESA, EUMETSAT) space agencies. We are involved in the definition phases, development of image processing chains (PDGS), and data exploitation by end users.

You will be involved in early project phases (A, B), defining functional and technical architectures. You will join the enthusiastic Earth Observation team based in Toulouse, France.

Your Responsibilities

- Define system architectures for data segments

- Analyze or define data product standards and processing chains

- Define functional and technical specifications for image processing chains

- Define functional and technical specifications for dissemination architectures

- Develop validation plans for architectures

- Conduct technology watch and explore solutions for image processing

Technical Environment

- L0 to L2 processors

- Large-scale data processing and storage

- Cloud and HPC environments

• Master’s degree in a relevant discipline is required (Bac+5)
• You have at least 5 years of experience in spatial data processing chains, from raw satellite data to end-user delivery;
• You have contributed to several space projects involving image processing and dissemination. You are familiar with product and processing standardization processes;
• Fluency in English and French is mandatory; knowledge of another European language is an advantage.

This job is located in Toulouse, France

If you think you have what it takes for this job, please send your CV (in English and in Word or PDF) to Medina Djakova, by clicking on the button “Apply for this job” quoting job NL-HP- 25113.

Joining the Space Business Unit in Toulouse also means:

- Training from day one and throughout your career via CS Academy and Sopra Steria Academy

- Modern, bright, and flexible collaborative workspaces

- Easy access: bus lines from the city center (50% public transport coverage), private parking for drivers, cyclists, and motorcyclists

- Remote work options depending on the project

- Health insurance covering your family

- Meal vouchers worth €10 per working day

- A works council offering cultural and sports benefits, and discounts on travel and accommodation

- Vacation and referral bonuses

- And the promise of relaxing lunch breaks (foosball, piano, games, outdoor tables...

An exciting and dynamic international working environment awaits you!

Inclusive and committed employer, our company works every day to combat all forms of discrimination and promote a respectful working environment. That's why, committed to gender diversity and overall inclusivity, we encourage all applications and profiles.