Sopra Steria

Space environment/Charging Engineer [26073]

Sopra Steria  •  Fino Mornasco, IT (Onsite)  •  2 months ago
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Job Description

CS GROUP has been successfully providing digital end-to-end systems and engineering services for more than 40 years.

With over 2000 employees worldwide, we combine advanced and unique skills in both information technology and space data engineering. We combine entrepreneurial agility with cutting-edge technological expertise.

CS GROUP is a leading provider of operational systems and an important and trusted long-term partner for space and defence organisations.

At CS GROUP, we are driven by innovation and we value our most important asset: our people.

As part of the team at our customers site they are looking for a candidate who would be responsible :

  • analysis, prediction, and mitigation of spacecraft charging phenomena – both external and internal — and the associated risks of Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) on spacecrafts operating in GEO orbits.
  • The role ensures compliance with environmental and EMC design requirements and supports the full development lifecycle from early design to qualification and in‑orbit operations.

Qualifications

You will have the following qualifications and relevant experience:

  • University degree from a recognised Institution of secondary studies or equivalent qualification with relevant experience;
  • At least 2 years of experience on the requested discipline
  • Experience with external surface charging analysis of external spacecraft areas

    (antennas, solar panels, MLI, dielectric surfaces)
  • Experience with internal charging analysis within dielectrics, cavities, harness

    routing zones
  • Experience in ESD/EMC protection strategies for harnesses, subsystems, solar

    arrays, antennas and dielectric surfaces in general
  • Knowledge of plasma interaction theory and induced effects, electrostatic potential

    distribution, emission/collection processes (photoemission, secondary electron

    emission), and radiation-induced conductivity effects
  • Familiarity with Space Standards (e.g. ECSS-E-ST-20-07C/-20-06C, MIL-STD-461G)
  • Capability to oversee grounding and bonding architectures
  • Capability to draft and evaluate documentation pertaining to charging/ESD

    verification tests at equipment, subsystem and system level
  • Good attitude towards teaming and multi-disciplinary approaches
  • Experience with Institutional Programs in the Space Field
  • Full comprehensive capability of Windows Office package
  • Fluency in English and Italian is mandatory; knowledge of another European language is an advantage.

Additional Information

This job is located in Fino Mornasco, Italy

Please note this is a 1 year contract with possibility of extension.

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- 26073.

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. Last apply date: 30/04/2026!

Sopra Steria

About Sopra Steria

Sopra Steria, a major Tech player in Europe with 51,000 employees in nearly 30 countries, is recognised for its consulting, digital services and solutions. It helps its clients drive their digital transformation and obtain tangible and sustainable benefits. The Group provides end-to-end solutions to make large companies and organisations more competitive by combining in-depth knowledge of a wide range of business sectors and innovative technologies with a collaborative approach. Sopra Steria places people at the heart of everything it does and is committed to putting digital to work for its clients in order to build a positive future for all. In 2024, the Group generated revenues of €5.8 billion.

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Industry
IT & Software
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Paris, FR
Year Founded
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