IT System Engineer - Validation & Onboarding Specialist

Serco Space Services - Europe Careers; Romanina; In loco; EUR 35.000 - 50.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading space services provider is seeking an IT System Engineer – Validation & Onboarding Specialist to join the team in Italy. This role involves leading validation activities, managing onboarding processes for new services, and acting as a liaison between external companies and internal teams. Candidates should have a degree in IT or Engineering, along with 2-3 years of relevant experience, software testing skills, and knowledge of CI/CD tools. Join a diverse environment to contribute to exciting space initiatives.

Servizi

Continuous professional development

Work-life balance

Exposure to cutting-edge technologies

Competenze

• 2-3 years of working experience in relevant aspects.
• Knowledge of Agile and DevOps practices is desirable.
• Experience in System Engineering processes is a plus.

Mansioni

• Lead validation activities and prepare Test Plans and Reports.
• Coordinate onboarding activities for new services.
• Act as primary contact for external companies during onboarding.

Conoscenze

Software testing

Test Plan preparation

Test Report preparation

Linux/Unix Operating System

Scripting

CI/CD tools

Programming with Python

Containerized applications

English Level B2

Formazione

Degree in Information Technology, Engineering, or equivalent

Strumenti

Git

Jenkins

GitLab

Docker

Descrizione del lavoro

Serco is a leading Space Services Provider with thousands of skilled resources that has supported over 50 space missions on behalf of more than 10 Space or Government agencies around the globe, including the ESA and NASA. Serco offers space capability across the full space lifecycle from satellite testing to launch services, LEOP to spacecraft operations, space surveillance to data management, and supporting downstream application development.

We’re looking for an IT System Engineer – Validation & Onboarding Specialist, to reinforce the team in our Italy office!

You will be involved in validation activities and play a key role in our Onboarding Team relevant to Destination Earth (DestinE) initiatives. This position offers the opportunity to work on various aspects of Software System Engineering, including service design and validation, and facilitating the integration of new services and partners.

The Difference You Will Make:

You will contribute directly to some of Europe’s most exciting space programmes, from Earth observation and climate monitoring to satellite navigation and space safety. Your work will play a vital role in ensuring mission success, enabling better decision‑making on Earth and driving innovation in orbit. Whether you’re helping manage spacecraft operations, analyse mission data, or support software and systems development, your expertise will help move Europe’s space ambitions forward.

Why Join Serco?

• Work in an international and diverse team environment, surrounded by top‑tier scientists, engineers, and technical experts.
• Access continuous professional development and training opportunities tailored to the space sector.
• Be part of a company that values work‑life balance, mutual respect, and a commitment to excellence.
• Gain exposure to cutting‑edge technologies, innovative projects, and mission‑critical systems in collaboration with major space agencies.

We look forward to meeting you!

As IT System Engineer – Validation & Onboarding Specialist, you will be responsible for:

• Leading and executing validation activities, including the preparation of Test Plans and Test Reports, to ensure the quality and reliability of our systems
• Managing and coordinating onboarding activities for new external companies and services, ensuring a smooth and effective integration into our platform
• Acting as a primary point of contact for external companies during the onboarding process, addressing their queries and providing necessary support
• Facilitating engagement meetings with new partners and stakeholders to foster strong collaborative relationships
• Supporting the integration of new services into our platform, acting as a technical facilitator between external companies and internal development teams
• Supporting corrective and evolutive maintenance activities, assisting the follow‑up of technical teams, performing troubleshooting, and solving problems handling technical analysis

Your skills:

• A Degree in Information Technology (IT), Engineering, Technical Sciences or equivalent is required
• 2/3 years of working experience in relevant aspects
• Working experience in software testing, with preparation of Test Plan and Test Report
• Knowledge of Linux/Unix Operating System environment, and scripting
• Knowledge of code versioning and CI/CD tools (Git, Jenkins, GitLab, etc.)
• Working experience with Programming languages (e.g. Python, etc.)
• Working experience in containerized applications (e.g. Docker)
• English Level B2 (Upper‑Intermediate), written and spoken

Desirables:

• Knowledge of Agile and DevOps practices
• Knowledge of containers orchestration (e.g. Kubernetes)
• Experience of System Engineering processes (e.g., ECSS standard)
• Working experience with Cloud infrastructure and pipeline deployment
• Capability of writing technical documentation (e.g., Procedures, Technical Notes, Interface Control Document, System Design Document)
• Knowledge of Earth Observation satellite data product formats
• Knowledge of Destination Earth (DestinE) programme
• Critical thinking and self‑organization skills