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RINA is currently recruiting for a Principal Satellite System Engineer to join its office in ROME within the Electronics and System Engineering Division.
Mission
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Satellite System Engineer to lead the end-to-end design, integration, and validation of a satellite constellation. The candidate will be responsible for system architecture, mission analysis, interfaces between subsystems, and compliance with ECSS standards.
Key Accountabilities

Define and validate satellite system architecture and mission requirements
Coordinate subsystem teams (AOCS, Power, Payload, Thermal, Communications)
Conduct mission analysis, performance budgets, and interface control documents (ICDs)
Ensure compliance with ECSS and space industry standard
Lead design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, EM/FMQ)
Support AIT/AIV campaigns and launch preparation

Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Aerospace Engineering or Engineering General
Qualifications

15+ years of experience in satellite system engineering
Proven track record in LEO missions or Earth Observation platforms
Strong knowledge of space standards, reliability, and FDIR principles
Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills

Competencies

ADDRESS THE WAY - Have a big picture of different situations and reinterpret it in a perspective way
BUILD NETWORK - Forge trust relationships, across departments, and outside the organization
CLIENT INTIMACY - Embrace internal and external client needs, expectations, and requirements to ensure maximum satisfaction
EARN TRUST - Take everyone's opinion into account and remain open to diversity
MAKE EFFECTIVE DECISIONS - Structure activities according to priorities, actions, resources and constraint
MANAGE EMOTIONS - Recognise one's and other's emotions and express and regulate one's reactions
PIONEER CHANGE - Actively embrace change and benefit from the new circumstances
PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT - Promote commitment by keeping promises as a Role Model
THINK FORWARD - Capitalise on experiences and translate them into action plans for the future

At RINA, we endeavor to create a work environment where every single person is valued and encouraged to develop new ideas. We provide equal employment opportunities and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected and safe from discrimination or harassment of any kind. We are also compliant to the Italian Law n. 68/99.
Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology
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