About this job

• Lead the system engineering team for one or more projects within D-Orbit engineering team;
• Carry out the system-related activities on D-Orbit spacecraft, following the whole subsystem lifecycle;
• Design and develop the subsystem, coordinating with designers and developers of all areas of the engineering and manufacturing teams;
• Manage technical data exchanges with suppliers;
• Follow prototyping and engineering activities up to subsystem qualification;
• Take part in AIV of flight model and support operations from mission setup to in-flight system testing and maintenance.

Responsibilities

The duties of a spacecraft system engineer during the entire duration of a mission typically include:

• Defining top level design and requirements, starting from mission and payload requirements;
• Designing and verifying detailed system and operation, in coordination with the rest of the spacecraft subsystems;
• Leading subsystem and software specifications and development;
• Defining system operations and support to in-flight operations during launch and early orbital phase (LEOP);
• Leading the project technical team;
• Acting as a technical interface with customers, program managers, and the commercial team;
• Acting as an interface with the CTO for technology acquisition and development implementation;
• Compiling and editing technical documents;
• Managing system budget and team schedule.

Profile

• Knowledge of system engineering;
• Knowledge of orbital mechanics, and system-level knowledge of all spacecraft subsystems;
• At least two years of working experience;
• Having supported at least one flown mission as part of the system engineering team;
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
• Proven leadership capabilities and strong charisma;
• Proactive attitude and ability to work in team;
• Education: Advanced University degree (Master’s degree or equivalent), preferably in Aerospace Engineering;
• Language: Full professional proficiency of English language is mandatory.