Spacecraft System Engineer

Join our dynamic team at S.A.B. Aerospace! We are looking for a Spacecraft System Engineer to be based at the Benevento headquarters.

Main responsibilities/assignments:

• Definition of specific mechanical/structural requirements derived from Customer high level ones.
• Support concept/trade studies in coordination with System Engineering to support architectural basic choices.
• Definition of mechanical architecture
• Perform design and analyses tasks supporting product development activities on metallic and composite structures, taking into account manufacturability and integration constraints.
• System Engineering development lifecycle and change management process.
• Support the Project Manager in the technical coordination of a multidiscipline engineering team for design, integration and testing
• Preparation of Procurement Specifications for structures systems and subsystems.
• Technical follow-on of structures procurement up to delivery (i.e. Subcontractors management).
• Engineering support to development and qualification of manufacturing processes for mechanical hardware.
• Support to hardware integration and final testing.
• Support and provide input to test plans and preparation of test specifications for mechanical tests (static and dynamic).
• Support to Quality Assurance for discussion and disposition of NCRs affecting mechanical parts during manufacturing, integration and testing activities.
• In collaboration with team members, develop interface specifications and other design documents.
• Lead customer and integrated team meetings and facilitate technical exchanges.
• Assist with program management, schedule tracking, and product management.
• Effectively work and communicate with all levels of management and team member contributors on the program.

Required technical skills/competences:

• Master Degree (MSc) in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or comparable qualifications
• At least 3 years relevant professional working experience in the space industry.
• Knowledge of structural main requirements and relevant solutions for Space Station manned modules, Satellites and Launcher Adapters / Dispensers
• Knowledge of materials, manufacturing processes and techniques relevant to structure/mechanical constituents
• Hand calculation skills / methods and Engineering judgment.
• Result-oriented approach to work in a multidisciplinary project environment.
• Ability to plan, schedule, coordinate and solve problems effectively.
• Ability to prepare technical documentation, reports.
• Team work skills.

 A professional level of the English language (oral and written) is required. Other European languages are beneficial but not necessary.

We value previous experience with ESA projects and ECSS standards.