Satellite Data System Engineer

Location: Rome, Italy Location: Application deadline: 15 December 2025 Reference number: 0320
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Are you looking for a new opportunity to take your career to a higher orbit? To join an international group with a successful track record in Space Engineering? A job adapted to your career ambitions and in which you could have an impact for the years to come?

We are looking for a Satellite Data System Engineer to work at our client’s premises in Roma, Italy.

You will collaborate closely with both the customer supervisor and our integrated team, comprised of Starion and customer personnel, for day-to-day operations. For administrative matters, you will report directly to the Starion Project Manager.

This position is open to protected categories under Italian Law 68/99 (“Rules for the right to work of disabled people”).

Questa posizione e’ aperta alle categorie protette L. 68/99.

Tasks and activities

The scope of work will include:

  • Supporting the preparation and validation of Ground Operations Procedures related to the Ground Segment sub-systems of Payload Data Management.
  • Analysing the PDGS infrastructure budget in terms of storage, network and processing performances.
  • Handling and managing Ground Operations Procedures during operations execution.
  • Monitoring the acquisition requests and production orders for products generation based on User queries.
  • Controlling and handling the X-band and S-band data.
  • Managing the data during the reception, archive and distribution phases.
  • Monitoring and keeping record of incidents, ensuring adequate anomaly root cause analysis and problem resolution in support to the on-site operations team.
  • Taking part in the contribution and preparation of Ground Segment AIV and System Operational Validation.
  • Analysis of the PDGS Integration and Validation test results and generation of test reports.
  • Support to problems investigation, etc.
    • Preparation of Tests Procedures, Test Scripts, and Operational/Training documentation.

Skills and experience

The following skills and experience are mandatory:

  • University Degree or equivalent in Aerospace EngineeringRemote Sensing or any relevant field.
  • Proven experience on ground segment implementation.
  • Experience in Mission Operations System specifications/development and/or procurement within a space system.
  • Experience in Software development in JAVA, GIT and SVN Version Control software.
  • Experience in AIV related activities (test procedure generation, requirements verification and validation, test report generation).
  • Experience in anomaly reports (ARs)/non-conformance reports (NCRs) handling, investigation and discussion with clients as well as the supplier.
  • Knowledge of SAR, Optical and Hyperspectral payloads.
  • Knowledge in Spacecraft simulator development, installation, testing and hands-on operation.
  • Desire to work both autonomously and as part of a team, in an international multicultural environment.
  • Solution oriented mindset, with a customer focused communication skill.
  • Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

The following skills and experience would be highly desirable:

  • Experience in Eclipse RCP/RAP and IBM DOORS.
  • Fluent in Italian, both written and spoken.

Why should you apply?

  • You will have the opportunity to work within leading space organisations across Europe.
  • We encourage everyone to think outside the box and to push the boundaries of traditional knowledge. This role is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking company and allows for a deeper understanding of the industry.
  • To be part of a company that values integrity, inspiration, care and collaboration.
  • Benefits include: competitive remuneration packages; unique career opportunities, including working in other countries; access to training and development programmes; flexible relocation support.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, all genders, LGBTQ+ individuals and ex-service personnel.

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Jouairia Boufkir

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