Ground System Engineer & Architect Ref. Ground Sys_2026

OHB Italia SpA; Town of Italy (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

OHB Italia SpA is seeking a Ground System Engineer & Architect to join its Satellites & Missions Business Unit. The role involves designing ground segments and managing technical interfaces, budgets, and subsystems.

The ideal candidate has a Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering and over ten years of experience in Ground Segment projects, along with strong analytical skills and fluency in Business English. Italian is a plus.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering or comparable degree.
• Minimum of ten years in Ground Segment engineering projects for space systems.
• At least five years in definition and design of systems for EO systems.

Responsibilities

• Define ground segment design and programmatic framework.
• Control S/S technical interfaces and budget.
• Manage the design activities of subsystems down to component level.

Skills

Aerospace Engineering

Ground Segment Engineering

System Architecture

Communication Network Protocols

Problem Solving

Team Management

Business English

Education

Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering

Tools

STK

Python

MATLAB

DOORS

SysML

UML

Job description

OHB Italia is seeking for its Satellites & Missions Business Unit in Rome, Milan or Turin for immediate start a

Ground System Engineer & Architect m/f Ref. Ground Sys_2026

Your Tasks

• Definition of ground segment design, development and programmatic framework
• Definition and justification of S/S architecture, from concept to detailed design phase
• Definition and control of S/S technical interfaces, internal and external
• Definition and control of system technical budget and margins
• Technical management of Mission Planning, Flight Dynamics, Satellite Control Center, Ground Stations, User Ground Segment
• Technical management of subsystems design activities down to component level
• Competence in communication network protocols, data transfer methods, cloud-based systems

Your Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering or comparable degree
• Professional experience of at least ten years in Ground Segment (G/S) engineering projects for space systems, in Phase C/D as mandatory
• Professional experience of at least five years in definition and design of S/S for EO systems for institutional and/or commercial customers
• Strong competences in design and development of EO space
• Experience in the definition, management and traceability of requirements structure with the support of DOORS
• Use of simulation and computing tools for the definition of G/S performances, e.g. STK, Python, MATLAB
• Proven capability to define G/S design throughout the support of model-based methods, techniques and tools (e.g. SysML, UML)
• Sound knowledge of ground system engineering processes, and ground system and software life cycles
• Sound knowledge of relevant ECSS standards
• Excellent conceptual and analytical skills
• Ability to devise creative solutions and think out of the box
• Proven heritage and attitude for problem solving and project team management
• High level of flexibility, willingness to work in international teams and ability to keep tight schedules
• High motivation, proactive working approach and strong sense of responsibility
• Excellent communication, presentation and documentation skills
• Fluency in both spoken and written (Business) English, Italian skills are desirable