Satellite Data Systems Engineer

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 PDGS System Engineer to work at SITAEL’s premises in Roma, Italy.

This is your chance to contribute to pioneering space missions and shape the future of satellite operations!

About the client and location

SITAEL is a private, Italian-based space company that provides specialised, world-leading services for the development of Small Satellites. From initial designs to final production SITAEL is involved throughout the development of their products, with additional experience in various technological industries including avionics and railway-based electronics.

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/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.
• 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 Engineering, Remote 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.

About Starion

Starion is a rebranded entity from the RHEA Group, specializes in space consultancy and engineering solutions across Europe. With over 30 years of expertise, we support space, defense, and critical infrastructure projects, driving innovation through AI, quantum, and system engineering. Our teams work on pioneering space missions, delivering cutting-edge solutions tailored to our clients' needs. Strategically located near client offices in Europe, we ensure agility and responsiveness. Our engineers and researchers are industry leaders, developing space-based technologies that tackle global challenges like civil security, climate change, and deforestation.