Small Satellite Systems Engineer

Senior Satellite Systems EngineerNorthern Italy Hybrid working

A growing space engineering organisation is hiring a Senior Satellite Systems Engineer to support the development of satellite missions. The business operates an end-to-end engineering model, covering design, development, integration, verification, and operational support within one organisation. You will join a systems team working on complex satellite programmes in a collaborative, engineering-led environment.

The role You will take system-level technical responsibility across satellite projects and support delivery from early definition through qualification. Key responsibilities include:

• Owning system-level engineering activities across the full project lifecycle
• Coordinating daily with programme leadership and subsystem engineering teams
• Producing system engineering, development, and verification plans
• Defining, managing, and validating technical requirements
• Leading preparation of technical documentation for internal and external reviews
• Reviewing system and subsystem technical documentation
• Supporting integration, verification, validation, and qualification activities

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering
• 5+ years’ experience in satellite or spacecraft systems engineering
• Strong teamworking and communication skills
• Practical, hands-on approach to problem solving
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary and international teams
• Fluent in English and Italian

Experience and skills

• Proven experience in satellite design, development, and qualification
• Strong understanding of satellite system architecture
• Experience managing industrial activities and formal technical reviews
• Knowledge of relevant aerospace standards such as ECSS, MIL, and NASA standards

Desirable

• Exposure to ground segment or mission operations
• Experience using requirements management tools

What’s offered

• Work on technically challenging space programmes
• Structured training and long-term career development
• Flexible working hours with a hybrid model
• Additional paid time off during the year
• Competitive salary aligned to experience