Earth Ground Segment Consultant (Senior) Role: Earth Ground Segment Consultant Type: Senior Consultant/Advisor Overview We are seeking a senior Earth Ground Segment consultant with extensive experience in ground segment architecture, operations and space mission infrastructure, with a skill profile similar to senior experts working across ESA/commercial space programmes. The consultant will provide strategic and technical expertise across ground segment systems, including design, operations, integration and modernization. Key Responsibilities Provide expert advisory support on Earth ground segment architecture. Support design and optimisation of mission ground infrastructure. Define ground segment operational concepts and service models. Contribute to ground system architecture reviews and programme planning. Support development of network operations concepts and service provisioning. Advise on integration of ground stations, network infrastructure and mission control systems. Support procurement strategies and supplier technical evaluation. Contribute to ground segment modernization and interoperability initiatives. Required Skills andamp; Experience Extensive experience in Earth observation or space mission ground segments. Expertise across ground station networks, mission control systems and data processing chains. Experience with ESA/NASA-style ground segment architectures. Knowledge of space communications infrastructure and network operations.