PDGS System Engineer

Starion Group; Roma; In loco; EUR 45.000 - 65.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading space engineering company in Rome is seeking a PDGS System Engineer to support Ground Operations Procedures. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree in Engineering, proven experience in ground segment implementation, and fluent English skills. This role offers competitive remuneration and unique career opportunities across Europe, with an emphasis on innovation and collaboration.

Servizi

Competitive remuneration packages

Unique career opportunities

Access to training and development programmes

Flexible relocation support

Competenze

• Master’s Degree in Engineering or Remote Sensing is mandatory.
• Knowledge of SAR, Optical and Hyperspectral payloads required.
• Experience in spacecraft simulator development is a plus.

Mansioni

• Support preparation and validation of Ground Operations Procedures.
• Monitor acquisition requests and manage Ground Operations Procedures.
• Control and handle data during operations execution.

Conoscenze

Proven experience on ground segment implementation

Fluent in English

Software development in JAVA

Knowledge of SAR, Optical and Hyperspectral payloads

Solution oriented mindset

Desire to work autonomously

Formazione

Master’s Degree or equivalent in Engineering or Remote Sensing

Strumenti

Eclipse RCP/RAP

IBM DOORS

GIT & SVN Version Control software

Descrizione del lavoro

Location:Rome , Italy Application deadline: 3 September 2025 Reference number: 0320

Are you looking for a new opportunity to take your career to a higher orbit? To join an international group with a successful track record in Space Engineering? A job adapted to your career ambitions and in which you could have an impact for the years to come?

We are looking for a PDGS System Engineer to work at SITAEL’s premises in Roma, Italy.

You will collaborate closely with both the customer supervisor and our integrated team, comprised of Starion and customer personnel, for day-to-day operations. For administrative matters, you will report directly to the Starion Project Manager.

About the client and location

SITAEL is a private, Italian-based space company that provides specialised, world-leading services for the development of Small Satellites. From initial designs to final production SITAEL is involved throughout the development of their products, with additional experience in various technological industries including avionics and railway-based electronics.

This position is open to protected categories under Italian Law 68/99 (“Rules for the right to work of disabled people”).

Tasks and activities

The scope of work will include:

• Supporting the preparation and validation of Ground Operations Procedures related to Ground Segment sub-systems involved in Payload Data Management.
• Analysing the PDGS infrastructure budget in terms of storage, network and processing performances.
• Handling and managing Ground Operations Procedures during operations execution.
• Monitoring the acquisition requests and production orders for products generation based on User queries.
• Controlling and handling the X-band and S-band data.
• Managing the data during the reception, archive and distribution phases.
• Monitoring and keeping record of incidents, ensuring adequate anomaly root cause analysis and problem resolution in support to the on-site operations team.
• Taking part in the contribution and preparation of Ground Segment AIV and System Operational Validation.
• Analysis of the PDGS Integration and Validation test results and generation of test reports.
• Support to problems investigation, etc.
  • Preparation of Tests Procedures, Test Scripts, and Operational/Training documentation.

Skills and experience

The following skills and experience are mandatory:

• Master’s Degree or equivalent in Engineering or Remote Sensing.
• Proven experience on ground segment implementation.
• Knowledge of SAR, Optical and Hyperspectral payloads.
• Mission Operations System specifications/development and/or procurement within a space system.
• Spacecraft simulator development, installation, testing and hands-on operation.
• Software development in JAVA and GIT & SVN Version Control software.
• Eclipse RCP/RAP and IBM DOORS.
• AIV related activities (test procedure generation, requirements verification and validation, test report generation).
• Anomaly reports (ARs)/non-conformance reports (NCRs) handling, investigation and discussion with clients as well as the supplier.
• Desire to work both autonomously and as part of a team, in an international multicultural environment.
• Solution oriented mindset, with a customer focused communication skill.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

Why should you apply?

• You will have the opportunity to work within leading space organisations across Europe.
• We encourage everyone to think outside the box and to push the boundaries of traditional knowledge. This role is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking company and allows for a deeper understanding of the industry.
• To be part of a company that values integrity, inspiration, care and collaboration.
• Benefits include: competitive remuneration packages; unique career opportunities, including working in other countries; access to training and development programmes; flexible relocation support.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, all genders, LGBTQ+ individuals and ex-service personnel.

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