Company Overview
Space Industries is an innovative and fast-growing company specializing in the design, development, and integration of advanced solutions for micro, small, and nano satellites. With a strong focus on technological excellence and mission success, Space Industries supports complex space programs by providing end-to-end system capabilities — from design and manufacturing to integration, testing, and operations.
Position Overview
As a Satellite System Engineer at Space Industries, you will play a pivotal role in the design, integration, and validation of satellite systems and subsystems. You will work across the full lifecycle of space missions — from concept design and requirements definition to verification, testing, and delivery — ensuring that all system-level interfaces and performances meet program objectives and ECSS standards. This position requires strong engineering expertise, analytical skills, and the ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams in a high‑technology aerospace environment.
Key Responsibilities
- System Design & Requirements Management: Define, analyze, and maintain system and subsystem requirements in compliance with mission objectives and customer specifications.
- System Architecture & Integration: Develop and maintain system‑level architectures, ensuring coherent integration of payloads, platforms, and ground segments.
- Technical Coordination: Interface with subsystem leads (mechanical electrical, software, thermal, AOCS, power) to guarantee consistency and performance across all disciplines.
- Verification & Validation (V&V): Define verification plans, manage test campaigns, and ensure traceability of requirements according to ECSS and internal standards.
- Interface Control & Documentation: Develop Interface Control Documents (ICDs), test procedures, and system‑level specifications to ensure full traceability and compliance.
- Modeling & Simulation: Support system analyses (performance budgets, mass, power, and thermal models) and validate mission scenarios using simulation tools.
- Reviews & Configuration Control: Participate in design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, QR, AR), ensuring technical compliance, and maintain system configuration under control.
- Risk & Performance Assessment: Identify technical risks, propose mitigation actions, and monitor performance margins throughout the development cycle.
- Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Program Management, Quality Assurance, and AIT teams to ensure seamless integration and delivery of mission hardware.
Requirements
- Education: Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience in system engineering or satellite mission design, preferably in aerospace or defense sectors.
- Strong knowledge of space systems engineering processes, including requirements flow‑down, verification, and validation.
- Familiarity with ECSS standards, space project documentation, and mission lifecycle.
- Proficiency in systems engineering tools (e.g., DOORS, Enterprise Architect, MATLAB, Simulink).
- Experience with system modeling, budgeting (mass, power, thermal), and performance analysis.
- Excellent problem‑solving, communication, and coordination skills.
- Fluent in English (written and spoken).
- Driving license: category B.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in Small Satellite or NewSpace programs.
- Familiarity with ESA/ASI project workflows and documentation.
- Knowledge of cleanroom operations and environmental testing (TVAC, vibration, EMC).
- Systems engineering certification (INCOSE or equivalent).
- Previous experience in mission analysis or payload integration.
Benefits
What We Offer
- 40‑hour work week, Monday to Friday.
- A dynamic and innovative work environment in the aerospace sector.
- Opportunities for professional growth and technical leadership.
- Metalmeccanico (CCNL) contract with compensation based on experience and skills.
Why Join Us
- Be part of a fast‑growing company shaping the future of satellite technology.
- Work on challenging and innovative projects with international impact.
- Join a multidisciplinary team driven by passion, collaboration, and excellence.