Space EPS Architect & Avionics Lead

D-Orbit; Lomazzo; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

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Job summary

D-Orbit in Italy is seeking an experienced Avionic Systems Engineer to design, develop, validate and qualify the Electrical Power Subsystem for space missions. You will lead EPS architecture definition, power budgets, and component selection while coordinating cross-disciplinary teams.

Join a multidisciplinary team to ensure EPS performance, reliability, and mission success. You will collaborate with system engineering, thermal, mechanical, avionics and mission analysis teams, support major

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related fields.
• 7+ years experience in space/automotive industries.
• Deep knowledge of power electronics, batteries, solar arrays, DC/DC converters, PCDUs, and energy storage technologies.
• Understanding radiation effects, derating rules, reliability engineering, and EEE component selection.
• Languages: Fluent English (written and spoken) is mandatory; Italian is a plus.
• Deep knowledge of AI tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead EPS architecture definition and ownership, including power generation, storage, conditioning and distribution.
• Define and manage EPS requirements with full traceability down to unit level.
• Perform power budgets, operability modes, derating rules and margins.
• Coordinate design, implementation, and verification of EPS units.
• Guide selection and qualification of components for mission constraints.
• Prepare and maintain all technical documentation.
• Lead procurement for EPS equipment: SoWs, supplier proposals, MRBs.
• Interface with suppliers to align requirements, performance, schedule and quality.
• Define verification plans, test specs, and acceptance criteria.
• Support AIV and AIT activities with tests and troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with system engineering, thermal, mechanical, avionics and mission analysis teams.
• Support major program reviews SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, ORR.

Skills

Power electronics

Batteries

Solar arrays

DC/DC converters

PCDUs

Energy storage

Leadership

Analytical skills

Fluent English

Italian language

AI tools

Education

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering/Aerospace Engineering

Job description

D-Orbit in Italy is seeking an experienced Avionic Systems Engineer to design, develop, validate and qualify the Electrical Power Subsystem for space missions. You will lead EPS architecture definition, power budgets, and component selection while coordinating cross-disciplinary teams.

Join a multidisciplinary team to ensure EPS performance, reliability, and mission success. You will collaborate with system engineering, thermal, mechanical, avionics and mission analysis teams, support major