Permanent

Principal Satellite System Engineer

Posted by RINA • Rome, Lazio, Italy

📍 Rome, Lazio 🕒 February 23, 2026

About the Role

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)

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