System Engineer

SYSTEM ENGINEER – ABOUT THE ROLE

At Officina Stellare, we design and develop advanced optical payloads and systems for Space, Scientific Research, Defense and Aerospace applications.

We are looking for a System Engineer to lead the development of complex spaceborne optical systems throughout their full lifecycle, from mission analysis and system definition to integration, verification and operational validation.

The ideal candidate combines strong systems engineering expertise with a solid understanding of space payload development, being able to manage technical complexity, coordinate multidisciplinary teams and ensure that mission requirements are effectively translated into system performance.

WHAT YOU'LL GET TO DO

• Translate mission and customer requirements into technical system and payload performance specifications;
• Lead requirements engineering activities, including definition, allocation, traceability, verification and validation;
• Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams throughout design, development, integration and qualification phases;
• Lead system performance analyses and trade-off activities considering mass, power, data budgets, radiometric performance and operational constraints;
• Support Assembly, Integration and Verification (AIV/AIT) activities and contribute to system performance validation and acceptance campaigns;
• Develop and maintain system engineering documentation, technical baselines and configuration control throughout the project lifecycle;
• Prepare and lead major project reviews including SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR and AR;
• Identify, assess and mitigate technical risks through structured risk management processes;
• Manage technical non-conformances and support Non-Conformance Review Boards (NRB), ensuring proper implementation of corrective and preventive actions;
• Contribute to technical proposals and competitive bids in collaboration with engineering, program management and business development teams.

YOU'LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS FOR A SYSTEM ENGINEER

• Proven experience in the development of space systems, optical payloads, instruments or complex aerospace systems;
• Experience with requirements management, allocation and traceability tools such as DOORS, Enterprise Architect or equivalent;
• Demonstrated experience in system-to-payload integration and performance validation activities;
• Solid understanding of AIV/AIT processes and verification and validation methodologies;
• Experience in interface engineering across spacecraft, payload and ground segment domains;
• Strong capability to coordinate technical stakeholders including customers, agencies, prime contractors, suppliers and internal engineering teams;
• Knowledge of ECSS engineering standards, including ECSS-E-ST-10, ECSS-Q and ECSS-M families;
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and technical leadership capabilities;

THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE

• Master's Degree in Electronics Engineering or related technical discipline;
• At least 5 years of experience in System Engineering within the Space sector;
• Fluent in Italian and English, written and spoken.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Location: Sarcedo, Vicenza (Italy);
• Working time: full time, hybrid as per the internal policy;
• Benefit: company Gym;
• Annual Compensation for a senior system engineer: 45.000€ - 55.000€, based on the candidate's experience;

While this position is intended for a more senior professional, we welcome applications from junior candidates with a strong educational background and the potential to develop into the role. The scope of responsibilities, level, and compensation will be tailored to the selected candidate's experience and capabilities.