Junior Embedded Software Engineer

Join to apply for the Junior Embedded Software Engineer role at Thales . A Joint Venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), Thales Alenia Space is a global space manufacturer delivering, for more than 40 years, high‑tech solutions for telecommunications, navigation, Earth Observation, environmental management, exploration, science and orbital infrastructures. Job Description Thales Alenia Space in Italy is leader in the specification, design, development, validation and delivery of the On‑board Software (OBSW) in charge of managing various kinds of spacecraft (low Earth orbit, medium Earth orbit, geostationary, science/exploration). The OBSW product provides part of the spacecraft on‑board functions: operational mode management, thermal control, electrical power, units and subsystem management, standard Packet Utilization Services (PUS), basic hardware resources management and satellite mass memory management. Key Duties Support the production of the OBSW Requirements Baseline (RB). Production of the OBSW Technical Specification (TS). Design of the OBSW. Unit/integration test of the OBSW. Validation test against TS with the support of proper test equipment facilities and simulation models. Support validation against RB. Interface with the customer and suppliers and cooperate with other Thales departments including project managers, industrial engineering, manufacturing and marketing & sales. Skills, Experience and Qualifications Master’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent background. Knowledge of the ECSS‑E‑ST‑40C and ECSS‑Q‑ST‑80C standards from ESA. Knowledge of multi‑core processors and hypervisors (preferably PikeOS, XtratuM). Experience in designing, developing and debugging hard real‑time software applications. Experience in programming with C and/or Ada95 language. Experience in software requirements management. Knowledge of UML for software design management, preferably using Rhapsody for C/Ada. Knowledge of software quality metrics monitoring, with experience in using Logiscope and Understand for C/Ada (or equivalent tools). Organized and methodical approach to work, with strong communication skills. Ability to work both autonomously and in a team. Strong attitude to achieve results within time and cost constraints. Problem‑solving attitude. Good knowledge of English in writing and speaking. Company Culture & Development At Thales Alenia Space we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With around 8,900 employees in 10 countries and 17 sites in Europe and a plant in the US, our mobility policy enables employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad. Great journeys start here – apply now! J-18808-Ljbffr

Location: Gorgonzola, Lombardia, IT

Posted Date: 11/8/2025