Space Systems Engineer & Mission Manager

Fluid Wire Robotics; Pisa; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work possible

Job summary

Fluid Wire Robotics S.r.l. in Pisa, Italy, is seeking a Space Systems Engineer & Mission Manager to lead system‑level planning and coordinate the 2028 in‑orbit demonstration of its fluid‑wire robotic technology.

The role requires a Master’s in aerospace engineering and 3+ years in space systems engineering or mission management, plus strong English writing. The position involves managing milestones, interfaces with partners, and verification planning in a hybrid work setting.

Qualifications

• Master's in aerospace engineering is required.
• 3+ years in space systems engineering, mission analysis, payload development or mission management.
• Strong English technical writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead system-level planning for the space mission and manage milestones and critical path.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external partners for the in-orbit demonstration.
• Prepare verification logic, documentation, and test/integration planning up to launch readiness.

Skills

English (technical writing)

Project planning

Risk management

Education

Master's degree in aerospace engineering

Job description

Fluid Wire Robotics is recruiting a Space Systems Engineer & Mission Manager in Pisa, Italy. Contract: full time (hybrid). Degree level: Master's in aerospace engineering. Language: English. Work experience: 3+ years.

The role covers leads system-level planning and mission coordination for the 2028 in-orbit demonstration of the company's fluid-wire robotic technology. Translates internal technology goals into a mission concept with top-level requirements, architecture, payload needs and interfaces; owns the integrated plan, milestones and critical path; manages the relationship with the in-orbit demonstration service provider and other partners; and prepares verification logic, documentation packages and test and integration planning up to launch readiness.

Requirements: Master's in aerospace engineering and 3+ years in space systems engineering, mission analysis, payload development or mission management; good grasp of the space-mission lifecycle from requirements through reviews and verification; able to run planning, schedules, risks and follow-up across internal and external workstreams; strong English technical writing.

Nice to have: in-orbit demonstration or hosted-payload missions, review and mission documentation, orbital mechanics, exposure to ESA, ASI or EIC Accelerator programmes, and deep-tech startup experience.

Offer: Full-time role in the Space Division in Pisa with remote work possible depending on programme phase, reviews and integration campaigns. Direct work with founders and technical leads on an EIC Accelerator-backed orbital demonstration.

No application deadline is stated. The company's careers page is the authoritative source.