Graduate - Systems Engineer

Are you ready to take your career to new heights? At D-Orbit, we're pioneering the future of space logistics and transportation. Established in 2011, our company has been at the forefront of helping businesses unlock the full potential of the final frontier—profitably and sustainably. As a member of our team, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside a diverse group of highly skilled individuals, all driven by a shared passion for innovation and excellence. So, if you are passionate about space and ready to take your ambition to new heights, join us in our global mission to push the boundaries of what's possible We are looking for a Space Systems Engineer to join our Product team within the Space Cloud business unit. The Space Cloud business unit develops, deploys and operates advanced in-orbit services aimed at delivering low latency intelligence for our customers. You will be responsible for the end-to-end engineering of space systems and missions, from requirements definition and architecture design through integration, verification, validation, and in-orbit support. You will work with multi-disciplinary teams with a focus on the sub-systems of avionics, flight software, ground software and telecommunications. You will also support technical interactions with suppliers and customers, contribute to major project reviews, and provide engineering support to operations. Space Systems Engineer duties include: Own system-level design and technical coherence for selected missions and products (satellites, payloads). Derive, consolidate, and manage system and subsystem requirements from customer needs, standards, and mission objectives. Define and maintain system architectures, functional chains, and interfaces (ICDs) between platform, payload, and ground segment. Contribute to mission analysis and performance budgets (mass, power, data, thermal, link). Lead or support system-level trade‑off studies (architecture options, technology choices, make‑or‑buy decisions). Prepare and maintain key systems engineering deliverables(CONOPS, requirement specifications, interface control documents, verification plans). Plan and support system integration, verification and validation activities at subsystem and system level (functional, performance, environmental, and end‑to‑end tests). Contribute to anomaly investigation and in‑orbit troubleshooting. Coordinate technical data exchange with suppliers and partners, including review of their documentation and test results. Provide technical input for bids and proposals (system concepts, work breakdown, estimates, risks). Experience in systems engineering in the space, aerospace, or other highly regulated industry (e.g. defence, automotive, medical). Hands‑on experience with requirements engineering and configuration management tools (e.g. DOORS, Jama, Codebeamer, or equivalent). Proven experience in at least one of the following domains, plus good understanding of the other: On‑board data handling and avionics Scientific/commercial payloads/instruments for EO Telecommunications Software Development Experience with performance budget preparation and analysis (e.g. mass, power, data, link, or thermal budgets). Experience in system integration and testing, including reviewing test procedures, witnessing tests, and analysing results. Comfortable working with simulation and modelling tools (e.g. MATLAB/Simulink, Python, or similar). Basic knowledge of common digital interfaces and buses used in space systems (e.g. CAN, SPI, I2C, SpaceWire, MIL‑STD‑1553, Ethernet). Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with a structured, systems‑thinking mindset. able to work effectively both independently and within multidisciplinary teams. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including preparation of clear technical documentation and presentations. Full professional proficiency in English is mandatory; additional languages are an asset. Deep knowledge of AI tools.

We offer
a base salary range of €35,000–€55,000 gross per year for this role, depending on experience and location, plus a performance‑based variable component. Final offer may vary based on overall fit and internal equity. Meal vouchers Wellhub platform, offering a wide range of fitness, wellness, and wellbeing services Serenis platform, including unlimited individual psychotherapy, nutrition, and coaching sessions. This is NOT a full remote job, so, you need VISA to work in Italy. At this time, we can only consider applicants who already have the legal right to work in the country where the role is advertised. Some activities must be carried out in our facilities, many others are location‑independent, and they can be performed effectively even remotely. This is why we don't measure the performance of people by how many hours they spend at the office: we only measure the outcome. We are committed to fostering an environment where all ind