Principal Satellite System Engineer

RINA; Roma; In loco; EUR 80.000 - 100.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A multinational engineering company in Rome is seeking a highly experienced Principal Satellite System Engineer to lead the design, integration, and validation of satellite constellations. The role requires over 15 years of engineering experience in LEO missions and strong knowledge of space standards. The company offers a supportive work environment that values diversity and encourages innovation.

Competenze

• 15+ years of experience in satellite system engineering.
• Proven track record in LEO missions or Earth Observation platforms.
• Strong knowledge of space standards, reliability, and FDIR principles.

Mansioni

• Define and validate satellite system architecture and mission requirements.
• Coordinate subsystem teams (AOCS, Power, Payload, Thermal, Communications).
• Conduct mission analysis, performance budgets, and interface control documents (ICDs).
• Ensure compliance with ECSS and space industry standards.

Conoscenze

Satellite system engineering

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Formazione

Bachelor’s Degree in Aerospace Engineering or Engineering General

Descrizione del lavoro

RINA is currently recruiting for a Principal Satellite System Engineer to join its office in ROME within the Electronics and System Engineering Division.

Mission

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Satellite System Engineer to lead the end-to-end design, integration, and validation of a satellite constellation. The candidate will be responsible for system architecture, mission analysis, interfaces between subsystems, and compliance with ECSS standards.

Key Accountabilities

• Define and validate satellite system architecture and mission requirements
• Coordinate subsystem teams (AOCS, Power, Payload, Thermal, Communications)
• Conduct mission analysis, performance budgets, and interface control documents (ICDs)
• Ensure compliance with ECSS and space industry standard
• Lead design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, EM / FMQ)
• Support AIT / AIV campaigns and launch preparation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Aerospace Engineering or Engineering General

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in satellite system engineering
• Proven track record in LEO missions or Earth Observation platforms
• Strong knowledge of space standards, reliability, and FDIR principles
• Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills

Competencies

• ADDRESS THE WAY - Have a big picture of different situations and reinterpret it in a perspective way
• BUILD NETWORK - Forge trust relationships, across departments, and outside the organization
• CLIENT INTIMACY - Embrace internal and external client needs, expectations, and requirements to ensure maximum satisfaction
• EARN TRUST - Take everyone's opinion into account and remain open to diversity
• MAKE EFFECTIVE DECISIONS - Structure activities according to priorities, actions, resources and constraint
• MANAGE EMOTIONS - Recognise one's and other's emotions and express and regulate one's reactions
• PIONEER CHANGE - Actively embrace change and benefit from the new circumstances
• PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT - Promote commitment by keeping promises as a Role Model
• THINK FORWARD - Capitalise on experiences and translate them into action plans for the future

RINA is a multinational company providing a wide range of services in the energy, marine, certification, infrastructure & mobility, industry, research & development sectors. Our business model covers the full process of project development, from concept to completion.

At RINA, we endeavor to create a work environment where every single person is valued and encouraged to develop new ideas. We provide equal employment opportunities and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected and safe from discrimination or harassment of any kind.We are also compliant to the Italian Law n. 68 / 99.