Senior Satellite Systems Engineer
Northern 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