Principal SAR System Engineer

RINA is currently recruiting for a Principal SAR System Engineer to join its office in ROME within the Electronics and System Engineering Division.

Mission

We are looking for a Senior SAR System Engineer with deep expertise in synthetic aperture radar design, signal processing, and image performance optimization. This role will drive the technical direction of next-generation SAR payload.

Key Accountabilities

• Lead SAR payload architecture, RF chain design, and antenna specifications
• Develop SAR acquisition modes (Stripmap, Spotlight, ScanSAR)
• Define image quality metrics (NESZ, resolution, ambiguity ratios)
• Collaborate with AI / ML teams on onboard processing algorithms
• Oversee calibration, radiometric accuracy, and commissioning phases
• Interface with ground segment for data exploitation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering General or Aerospace Engineering

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in SAR system development
• Expertise in SAR processing algorithms and RF payload design
• Experience with X-band, onboard processing, and data compression
• Strong analytical skills and experience with ESA / ECSS environments

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

RINA is a multinational company providing a wide range of services in the energy, marine, certification, infrastructure & mobility, industry, research & development sectors. Our business model covers the full process of project development, from concept to completion.

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.

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