Space System Engineer

About this vacancy

The role requires a strong end-to-end vision of the system–payload–ground segment, with technical coordination skills and interaction with clients, suppliers, and partners.

Main Responsibilities:

• Responsibility for the system design and technical consistency of missions and products
• Derivation, consolidation, and management of system and subsystem requirements
• Definition and maintenance of system architectures, functional chains, and interfaces (ICD)
• Contribution to mission analyses and performance budgets (mass, power, data, thermal, link)
• Conducting system trade-offs (architectures, technologies, make-or-buy decisions)
• Preparation of key systems engineering deliverables (CONOPS, requirements, ICD, verification plans)
• Planning and supporting subsystem and system-level integration, verification, and validation
• Support for anomaly investigations and in-orbit troubleshooting
• Technical coordination with suppliers and partners, including document and test reviews
• Technical support for bids and proposals (system concepts, WBS, estimates, risks)
• Ensuring compliance with space standards and internal processes (ECSS, CCSDS)

What we expect from you

• Experience as Subsystem Lead or Technical Lead in space projects
• Experience in systems engineering within the space, aerospace, or highly regulated sectors
• Experience with requirements and configuration management tools (DOORS, Jama, Codebeamer or similar)
• Experience in defining and analyzing performance budgets
• Knowledge of space industry standards and practices (ECSS, CCSDS, NASA)
• Experience in system integration and testing
• Proficiency with simulation and modeling tools (MATLAB/Simulink, Python or similar)
• Knowledge of interfaces and system buses (CAN, SPI, I2C, SpaceWire, MIL-STD-1553, Ethernet)
• Understanding of RAMS concepts (plus)
• Excellent communication and technical documentation skills
• Native Italian and fluent English

What you can expect from us

The position offers a permanent contract, and the gross annual salary (RAL) offered will not be less than €38,000, in line with the provisions of the CCNL Commercio – Terziario, Distribuzione e Servizi. TMC is committed to offering a competitive compensation package, and at the end of the selection process, based on the evaluation of the candidate's experience, skills, and qualifications, it may propose a final RAL higher than the amount indicated above. In line with our business model, the final compensation package also includes a direct participation component in project profits (profit sharing), an individual budget for skill development of €4,000 net per year, and an annual welfare credit. Further details will be provided during the selection process, in compliance with the company policies in force. *TMC is an international high-tech consulting company that provides its clients with expertise to support them in tackling their technological challenges. As such, TMC operates as an expert center available to its clients, helping them become more competitive in an increasingly global and rapidly evolving technological world. At TMC, we believe that people drive technology innovation. That’s why we strive to create the best possible conditions for technological talent to thrive. We offer you a stimulating work environment where you can manage your career. Along with our exceptional technical expertise, fun and engagement are significant parts of our culture.* #LI-DB4