Space Missions Engineer

Questa posizione è in Argotec

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Argotec is an Italian aerospace company specializing in the production of small satellite platforms (from Cubesats up to 250kg-platforms) and innovative products to improve the comfort of space explorers. Thanks to its facilities and know-how, the company's activities follow the "all in-house" concept, which includes design, development, integration, qualification, and operational services. At Argotec, we're not just building satellites; we're shaping the future of space innovation. To support our Company's growth, we are looking for a Space Missions Engineer who will be part of our Systems Engineering Unit . In this role, you will contribute to the development and leadership of innovative space missions based on Small Satellites, with a primary focus on the technical coordination and management of a multi-disciplinary project team. We foster a collaborative environment where every Argonaut can contribute with their ideas and expertise, create meaningful value together, and transform feedback and mistakes into opportunities for learning and innovation — growing both professionally and personally, as individuals and as a team. DUTIES As a Space Missions Engineer, you will act as the Lead System Engineer for the mission development projects. You will ensure that every mission meets its end-to-end technical objectives, while leading and coordinating the technical project team toward successful mission implementation. The activities will include (but are not limited to):

• Lead the end-to-end development and coordination of space projects from phase A to phase E, taking of all the interfaces and interactions between Space Segment, Ground Segment and Launch Segment;
• Manage of technical project's schedule and implementation on short- and long-term basis (knowledge of JIRA, MS Project are preferred) on tools like JIRA;
• Day-to-day coordination with the Technical Team, Program Manager and Product Assurance Manager;
• Daily interface with Platform Systems Engineering, V&V Systems Engineering and AIT Engineering;
• Coordination and supervision of activities of each subsystem responsible.
• Definition, management and review of technical requirements and specifications;
• Support the definition of Mission Concepts of Operations and Mission profiles;
• Iteration with procurement department according to mission needs;
• Contribution to the system engineering plans, including design, development plan, and verification plan;
• Supervision and coordination of technical reviews execution and data packages delivery with customers and suppliers;
• Involvement in Quality Assurance/Product Assurance activities such as (external/internal) NRB and NCR management, Configuration and Control Processes.

• Master's degree in Aerospace, Space Engineering or related technical field;
• At least 5 years of experience in a similar role, preferably as a Lead System Engineer on space/satellite projects;
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams;
• High flexibility and team-working capability;
• Hands-on and proactive approach;
• Pragmatic approach to problem solving;
• Ability to work within multidisciplinary and international teams;
• Excellent written and oral communication in English.

• Proven experience in managing space projects and multi-disciplinary technical teams;
• Strong ability to prioritize and supervise technical activities;
• Knowledge of mission phases and related activities;
• Previous experience in design, development, and qualification of satellites;
• Demonstrate a good understanding of satellite architecture and design;
• Knowledge of System Configuration Control and Management;
• Excellent knowledge of system engineering tools and processes;
• Experience in managing industrial activities, including reviews;
• Familiarity with aerospace standards (ECSS, MIL, NASA STD);
• Knowledge of space component technologies and European Small Satellite market.

• Experience with Model-Base Systems Engineering (MBSE);
• Experience applying Agile principles to technical project management;
• Knowledge of JIRA and Confluence;
• Experience with CubeSat and SmallSat platforms;
• Experience with in-orbit spacecraft operations;
• Performed projects review under ESA supervision;
• Familiarity with private Space sector dynamics.