End-to-End SAR Systems Architect – Earth Observation

Argotec S.r.l.; San Mauro Torinese; Hybrid; EUR 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work policy

Monthly Free-Day

Professional training and career dev.

Diverse community activities

Job summary

Argotec S.r.l. seeks a SAR End-to-End Systems Engineer to drive the design of end-to-end SAR remote sensing systems, from spaceborne payload definition to ground processing and information products. You will own the end-to-end architecture and performance while coordinating with cross-functional teams.

English communication is essential for this role. The position emphasizes trade-off analyses, performance metrics, and in-orbit commissioning strategies, with a hybrid work policy in an innovative

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or related technical fields.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in SAR systems, Earth Observation missions, or remote sensing system engineering.
• Proven experience in complex space systems development.
• Strong system-level thinking and analytical mindset.
• Hands‑on, proactive, and results-driven approach.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross‑functional and multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent written and oral communication in English.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain the end-to-end architecture of SAR remote sensing systems, including space segment, ground segment, and data processing chain;
• Translate mission objectives and user needs into system-level requirements, ensuring traceability across payload, platform, ground, and downstream elements;
• Lead the definition of SAR payload concepts in coordination with payload and systems engineering teams;
• Drive system-level trade-offs involving SAR performance, orbit, revisit time, data volume, onboard processing, and ground processing capabilities;
• Perform and oversee end-to-end performance analyses (e.g. resolution, swath, NESZ, coverage, latency, product quality);
• Ensure consistency between SAR payload design choices and downstream processing, calibration, and product generation;
• Support the preparation and execution of system and payload technical reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, QR);
• Coordinate with internal teams (Systems Engineering, Payload, AIT, Ground Segment, Operations) and external partners;
• Contribute to in-orbit commissioning, calibration, and validation strategies;
• Support the definition of SAR data products, processing levels, and performance KPIs.

Skills

SAR principles

End-to-end SAR design

System-level thinking

English communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Master’s Degree in Aerospace Engineering

Tools

ECSS standards

MIL standards

NASA standards

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Argotec S.r.l. seeks a SAR End-to-End Systems Engineer to drive the design of end-to-end SAR remote sensing systems, from spaceborne payload definition to ground processing and information products. You will own the end-to-end architecture and performance while coordinating with cross-functional teams.

English communication is essential for this role. The position emphasizes trade-off analyses, performance metrics, and in-orbit commissioning strategies, with a hybrid work policy in an innovative