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At Eutelsat Group, we’re united by inclusion and diversity, striving for gender balance and social responsibility, on Earth and in Space.\nJob Overview\nWe are looking for an enthusiastic and skilled GEO Satellite Control Software Engineer to join our team and play a critical role in ensuring the reliability, evolution, and operational availability of business-critical software used for GEO satellite control.\nIn this position, you’ll work closely with satellite operations engineers, system and network engineers, software providers, and internal support teams, contributing directly to our ongoing projects and initiatives. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact within an organization that values growth, teamwork, and professional development.\nWho You Are:\nYou are a highly motivated and rigorous software engineer with a strong background in complex systems and mission-critical environments. You thrive in collaborative and cross-functional settings, and you are comfortable working at the intersection of software engineering, system operations, and infrastructure.\nYou demonstrate:\nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to handle complex technical challenges\nA structured and methodical approach to software development and maintenance\nA high level of autonomy and responsibility in ensuring system reliability\nExcellent communication skills, enabling you to interact effectively with both technical and operational stakeholders\nA strong commitment to quality, security, and continuous improvement\nWillingness to contribute to on-call rotations and ensure 24/7 operational continuity after gaining sufficient experience in the role\nWhat You’ll Do:\nContribute to the architecture, development, and maintenance of satellite control software systems \nEnsure consistency, maintainability, and performance of software applications across the ground segment \nAnalyze change requests and anomalies, define technical specifications, and coordinate their implementation \nSupport software validation, integration, and deployment into operational environments \nDefine and evaluate software architecture evolutions in line with future operational needs \nCollaborate with contractors in Germany and Spain, ensuring technical follow-up and delivery quality \nProvide technical expertise and support to satellite operations teams and end users \nCoordinate and supervise software maintenance activities and releases \nEnsure compliance with quality (ISO 9001) and security (ISO 27001) standards \nMaintain proper configuration management and documentation of software systems \nSupport satellite launch and in-orbit validation phases \nContribute to operational continuity, including participation in 24/7 on-call duty rotations\nWhat You’ll Need:\nDegree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or Electronics \nProven experience in software engineering for complex or mission-critical systems (satellite control is a strong plus) \nStrong knowledge of: Software architecture for distributed and operational systems\nSoftware development lifecycle and maintenance methodologies\nProgramming and technologies such as C, Python, Java, Linux, scripting, Ansible, Nexus, Docker swarm, VMware, databases (MariaDB/Mongo/Influx/ClickHouse), mTLS, REST APIs, cloud/storage technologies\n\nExperience with system integration and operational environments \nUnderstanding of software project management principles \nBasic knowledge of satellite communications or similar domains is a plus \nFully fluent English written and spoken, French and Spanish is a plus \nStrong organizational skills and attention to detail\nEligibility to work in the European Union is mandatory.\n\nWhere You’ll Work:\nYou will be based in Issy-les-Moulineaux, Paris, in a highly technical and operational environment dedicated to satellite control systems within the Engineering Department, working closely with engineering and operations teams.\nThe role involves:\nCollaboration with cross-functional teams and external partners\nWork in a mission-critical environment requiring high availability and reliability\nParticipation in a 24/7 on-call rotation to ensure continuous system operations\nA dynamic setting combining engineering, operations, and real-time system support, with direct impact on satellite fleet performance\nHome office may be considered after completion of the initial training period and subject to operational constraints. However, given the highly technical and mission-critical nature of the role, the position is primarily based on-site, where access to systems and close collaboration with operational teams are essential.\nThe Eutelsat Group treats the protection of personal data submitted to it seriously. By submitting this application, you agree to the collection and retention of your personal data by the Eutelsat group and acknowledge notice of, and understand the terms of Eutelsat’s Privacy Policy (as amended from time to time).\nThis role is a Eutelsat Group job opening; all of our open roles are posted on the current OneWeb and Eutelsat websites. 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