THE ROLE

At Officina Stellare, we design and develop advanced optical payloads and systems for Space, Scientific Research, Defense and Aerospace applications.

We are looking for a System Engineer to lead the development of complex spaceborne optical systems throughout their full lifecycle, from mission analysis and system definition to integration, verification and operational validation.

The ideal candidate combines strong systems engineering expertise with a solid understanding of space payload development, being able to manage technical complexity, coordinate multidisciplinary teams and ensure that mission requirements are effectively translated into system performance.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

- Translate mission and customer requirements into technical system and payload performance specifications;
- Lead requirements engineering activities, including definition, allocation, traceability, verification and validation;
- Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams throughout design, development, integration and qualification phases;
- Lead system performance analyses and trade-off activities considering mass, power, data budgets, radiometric performance and operational constraints;
- Support Assembly, Integration and Verification (AIV/AIT) activities and contribute to system performance validation and acceptance campaigns;
- Develop and maintain system engineering documentation, technical baselines and configuration control throughout the project lifecycle;
- Prepare and lead major project reviews including SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR and AR;
- Identify, assess and mitigate technical risks through structured risk management processes;
- Manage technical non-conformances and support Non-Conformance Review Boards (NRB), ensuring proper implementation of corrective and preventive actions;
- Contribute to technical proposals and competitive bids in collaboration with engineering, program management and business development teams.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Proven experience in the development of space systems, optical payloads, instruments or complex aerospace systems;
- Experience with requirements management, allocation and traceability tools such as DOORS, Enterprise Architect or equivalent;
- Demonstrated experience in system-to-payload integration and performance validation activities;
- Solid understanding of AIV/AIT processes and verification and validation methodologies;
- Experience in interface engineering across spacecraft, payload and ground segment domains;
- Strong capability to coordinate technical stakeholders including customers, agencies, prime contractors,



suppliers and internal engineering teams;
- Knowledge of ECSS engineering standards, including ECSS-E-ST-10, ECSS-Q and ECSS-M families;
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and technical leadership capabilities;

THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE

- Master’s Degree in Electronics Engineering or related technical discipline;
- At least 5 years of experience in System Engineering within the Space sector;
- Fluent in Italian and English, written and spoken.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

- Location: Sarcedo, Vicenza (Italy);
- Working time: full time, hybrid as per the internal policy;
- Vantaggi: company Gym;
- Annual Compensation for a senior system engineer: 45.000€ – 55.000€, based on the candidate’s experience;

While this position is intended for a more senior professional, we welcome applications from junior candidates with a strong educational background and the potential to develop into the role. The scope of responsibilities, level, and compensation will be tailored to the selected candidate’s experience and capabilities. At Officina Stellare, we are at the forefront of advanced technologies for Space and Ground applications, which we deliver thanks to the in-house availability of the complete value chain. Three of the main fields of application are: space systems for Earth Observation, Laser Communication terminals and optical ground stations (OSG), opto-mechanical instrumentation for Space Situational Awareness and Defense related domains.

Achieving such complex electro-optical instrumentation demands a multidisciplinary approach that seamlessly integrates expertise in opto-mechanics and electronics. Our Engineering division is structured into four key areas, each contributing to the successful delivery of bespoke ground or space solutions for our clients:

- Mechanical Engineering. Our mechanical engineers are responsible for the project entire mechanical and structural process, from the initial concept design phase through detailed analysis and prototyping. They pursue adherence to customer requirements and specifications guaranteeing structural performance and manufacturability,
- Optical Engineering.



This team is involved in translating the project optical design into reality. This is possible thanks to the complete in-house availability of optical labs for grinding, shaping, polishing, coating and testing of all optical components, either lenses or mirrors up to 1.6m diameter.
- Control System Engineering. Our control system engineers develop software that enable precise telescope pointing, tracking, and data acquisition. They employ sophisticated control algorithms and embedded systems to ensure great pointing accuracy, rapid target acquisition, and robust system performance in challenging environments.
- Laser Communication Engineering. This team focuses on the development of laser communication systems, connecting expertise in optics, photonics, and advanced signal processing techniques. They design and develop high-speed, high-bandwidth communication links for a variety of applications, including satellite communications and terrestrial networks.

At Officina Stellare, we foster a collaborative environment where engineers deepen their specializations and acquire a solid interdisciplinary understanding, always considering real-world operational requirements. We are committed to ongoing research and development, exploring new technologies and pushing the limits of what is possible.

Our application process

We’re excited that you are considering joining us at Officina Stellare. We understand, applying for a new role can be overwhelming sometimes, so we have outlined each step of our process – from submitting your online application through to joining Officina Stellare.

Apply online

Submitting your application online is simple. Fill in the form with your data and updated profile. Drop us a line telling us what motivates you in applying for that specific job position and send it through.

Interviews

If your application passes the initial screening, a recruiter will contact you to further discuss your application. A suitable time will be arranged, this will be held either on Microsoft Teams or in person and will be approximately 1 hour long. The process may differ slightly depending on the role, and you will be asked to attend between 2-3 interviews before a job offer is made. Interviews are not only for our team to greater understand your experience, they also allow you to ask any additional questions you may have about the company and the role. To ensure a fair process for all, our hiring managers go through inclusive hiring training.

Time for decision

If you have been successful, our team will make a job offer and further steps will be discussed.

📌 System Engineer (Vicenza)
🏢 Officina Stellare
📍 Vicenza