Space AIV Engineer (m/f/d)

Opportunity

CGI is a European leader in Space Ground Segment systems and services in the domains of Earth Observation, Navigation, Satellite Communications, Space Safety and Mission Operations.

Responsibilities

The Space AIV Engineer (m/f/d) is responsible for planning, executing, and documenting the assembly, integration, and verification activities of complex hardware and software systems. This role ensures that all subsystems interface correctly, perform according to requirements, and are validated through structured test campaigns. The AIV Engineer collaborates closely with systems engineering, design, manufacturing, and quality teams to deliver high reliability products.

The assembly and integration comprises the following activities:

• Plan and execute integration of subsystems into complete systems.
• Develop integration procedures, work instructions, and assembly documentation.
• Ensure proper configuration management and traceability during integration activities.
• Collaborate with design teams to resolve interface and compatibility issues.

Based on Test Specifications you develop Test Procedures and Test Scripts to cover Integration Testing and Verification Testing.

Specifically, your area of activities includes the following tasks:

Engineering Activities for I&V: focused on the preparation and contribution to the technical documentation related to I&V activities (VCDs, engineering and I&V plans, test specifications, test procedures):

• Verification Control: for the requirements to be verified by test propose/define the testing activities. Ensure the scope is in line with the expected versions and that the testing activities can be scheduled within the timeframe foreseen.
• Observing and analysis of I&V tests run at segment and/or sub-segment level.
• Writing of integration and verification test specifications.

Integration and Verification Activities: performing the corresponding integration and verification testing campaigns according to the agreed plans:

• Ensuring sufficiently in advance of execution that relevant procedures, tools and data are ready to be used, performing any final tuning or set‑up as necessary.

Validation Activities: validation of systems when performing the corresponding validation test campaigns:

• Support to scheduling and executing of all the validation activities and testing in close coordination with the end‑client.
• Ensuring sufficiently in advance of the execution of the tests that relevant procedures, tools and data are ready to be used, performing any final tuning or set‑up as necessary.

Qualifications

Qualified candidates will be proactive, natural problem solvers and comfortable working both independently and as part of a team. You will thrive on solving complex tasks in a challenging environment and enjoy supporting your colleagues.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role include:

• University degree in an engineering field or relevant scientific discipline (e.g. Physics, Computer Science or related fields)
• Formal requirement verification
• Proven experience in the integration, verification and validation (IV&V)
• Formal test procedure preparation and execution
• In addition to the technical know‑how you are characterized by your social competencies and enjoy team‑oriented work
• Strong analytical skills to understand complex systems
• Experience with Python, bash scripting and network protocols
• Experienced user of Linux/UNIX
• Goal oriented mindset
• Ability to work independently
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work in an international environment
• Fluent verbal and written English language skills

Advantages

• Understanding of software and system testing concepts
• Knowledge of relevant ECSS standards
• Experience in Ground Systems Engineering and IV&V related activities for elements of a ground segment for earth observation missions
• Satellite Communications (packet TM/TC, PUS Standard, SLE protocol)
• Experience with version control systems like git

Benefits

CGI offers our employees an exciting and flexible work environment in which to build their careers. This is especially reflected within our Space business which offers a corporate culture built around diverse teams, international collaboration, flat hierarchies and open communication.

In addition to the above, CGI offers the following:

• At CGI, we view our professionals as company owners. A set percentage of your salary can be invested in CGI shares, and CGI matches your contribution, up to a set maximum.
• Flexible working hours and conditions to optimise your work/life balance (35h‑40h/week), 30 days of holidays, numerous special leave days (e.g. wedding, birth, relocation, etc.)
• In addition, sabbatical or parental leave is supported.
• Bicycle leasing schemes
• Corporate benefits providing attractive CGI employee discounts from well‑known brands and providers.
• A strong focus on continued learning and development
• An exciting, challenging and diverse environment where you can grow your career as part of a great team
• A company committed to be carbon neutral by 2030 with a strong focus on Corporate Social Responsibility – contributing to the communities we live in.