Description
Welcome to SSC Space (formerly Swedish Space Corporation), the perfect workplace for those passionate about technology in general and space in particular.
With space organizations, research institutes, institutional and commercial actors as customers, we offer specialist expertise in satellite communications, space consulting services, rocket and balloon systems, flight test services, satellite propulsion systems, and much more.
SSC Space also has one of the world’s largest global networks of ground stations for satellite communications. We own and operate the Esrange Space Center in Kiruna, northern Sweden, with the aim of launching satellites in the near future.
Are you fueled by a passion for people and the ambition to create an awesome workplace? Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey with us to help earth benefit from space?
If you answer yes to these questions, we invite you to seize the opportunity to make a significant impact. We are looking for a dedicated professional who shares our core values of Customer passion, Care, Collaboration, Curiosity, and Courage
On behalf of one of our clients SSC Space Italy is seeking for its Satellite and Missions Department in Milano/Roma/Torino a Senior Satellite System Engineer.
Requirements
We are looking for someone with at least 10 years of hands on experience.
You will join a team of system engineers, bringing your experience in leading and driving the satellite activities along the whole project lifecycle, including design, development, integration, verification, launch and in-orbit operations.
You could be involved either in early phases (0-B1) or in consolidation and delivery phases (B2-E), for both new developments and recurring projects based on OHB Italia line of products. Typical applications are in the Earth observation business, for both commercial and institutional customers.
As Senior Satellite Systems Engineer, you will be in the position to propose disruptive approaches to optimize the processes, reduce the Total Cost of Ownership and the satellite delivery time.
The successful candidate’s knowledge of overall space systems, missions, optical and radar satellites, subsystems and equipment will be the catalyst to foster the innovation of OHB Italia already successful small satellite business.
Tasks:
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Lead the development and qualification of a challenging small satellites
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Definition of satellite requirements for optical and radar Earth-observastion mission
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Perform satellite functional analysis and design trade-offs
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Manage satellite internal and external interfaces
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Detailed planning of activities
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Support satellite verification and AIT activities
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Participation to Launch campaign
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Interface with Agencies and private customers
Responsibilities
- Strong knowledge of satellite systems engineering, including requirements engineering, functional analysis, verification control
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Knowledge of optical and/or radar payloads and missions
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Previous experience with commercial and institutional customers
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Experience in various satellite engineering domains (eg. Electronics, structure, SW etc.)
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Experience in satellite verification, including participation to AIT campaigns
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Excellent sense of responsibility
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Structured hands-on work-approach
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Highly self-motivated and able to work autonomously
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Excellent problem-solving skills
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Good interpersonal skills
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Customer oriented thinking-approach
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University degree (Master/PhD) or equivalent education plus relevant proven work experience in industry
Assets:
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Model Based System Engineering
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Concurrent engineering tools (Confluence, Jira, etc.)
Benefits
- Competitive remuneration package, recognizing the value of your skills and expertise.
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Unique career opportunities, including the possibility of working in other countries with our SSC Group.
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Personalized training and development programmes.
To be considered for this PositionPrior to 2026-06-30, please apply via our Job Application form.
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