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Satellite System Engineer

Posted February 23, 2026
fulltime_fixed_term mid_level

Job Overview

We are looking for two ​System Engineer​s on behalf of and in support to our client for their location in ​Rome or Milan, Italy​. The selected candidate should show integrity and professionalism. 


You will join a team of system engineers, bringing your experience in leading and driving the satellite activities along the whole project lifecycle, including design, development, integration, verification, launch and in-orbit operations. You could be involved either in early phases (0-B1) or in consolidation and delivery phases (B2-E), for both new developments and recurring projects based on OHB Italia line of products. Typical applications are in the Earth observation business, for both commercial and institutional customers.


Please note, the successful candidate will be employed by ATG Europe (or one of its subsidiaries). Furthermore, upon selection, they will be subject to a general security screening performed by an external provider (further information will be provided at interview stage).


The successful candidate will be tasked with, but not limited to:

  • Lead the development and qualification of a challenging small satellites;

  • Definition of satellite requirements for optical and radar Earth-observation mission;

  • Perform satellite functional analysis and design trade-offs;

  • Manage satellite internal and external interfaces;

  • Detailed planning of activities;

  • Support satellite verification and AIT activities;

  • Participation to Launch campaign.

We encourage persons falling under categorie protette L.68/99 to apply. We do not discriminate based on disability. 

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