Business System Engineer

Company Overview:

Space Industries is an innovative and fast-growing company specializing in the design, development, and integration of cutting-edge solutions for micro, small, and nano satellites. With a passion for technological advancement and a vision to redefine the future of space exploration, we are committed to providing advanced satellite systems that will have a global impact. As part of our ambitious growth strategy, we are looking for a dynamic Business System Engineer.

Position Overview:

The Business System Engineer is the strategic interface between Engineering, Production/AIT, and Business Development.

This role ensures that commercial opportunities are translated into technically robust, industrially feasible, and economically sustainable solutions, with a strong focus on manufacturability, integration complexity, and test requirements.

This position requires a solid understanding of satellite systems combined with industrial cost awareness and commercial sensitivity.

Key Responsibilities:

Proposal & Bid Management

Lead the technical coordination of bids (RFI, RFQ, ITT)
Translate customer mission requirements into preliminary system architectures
Define compliant and competitive technical baselines aligned with internal AIT capabilities
Support cost estimation (NRE and recurring costs), including production and testing activities
Identify technical and industrial risks during bid phase

Engineering-Production Alignment

Ensure proposed solutions are compatible with:
Assembly flows
Integration sequences
Cleanroom capacity and tooling
Environmental test facilities (TVAC, vibration, EMC, shock)
Promote Design-to-Cost, Design-for-Assembly (DFA), and Design-for-Test (DFT) principles during proposal definition
Support Make-or-Buy strategy definition

Industrial & Cost Engineering

Develop cost models for small satellite platforms kg)
Analyze recurring production costs and scalability scenarios
Assess integration complexity and associated labor/test effort
Monitor margin drivers and industrial constraints

Customer & Stakeholder Interface

Participate in technical discussions with institutional and commercial customers
Support contract negotiations on scope, deliverables, and verification approach
Coordinate with Systems Engineering, AIT, Supply Chain, and Finance
Contribute to long-term product roadmap evolution

Requirements

Required Qualifications

Master's degree in aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent
Minimum 5 years of experience in the space sector or complex system environments
Direct experience with satellite systems in the kg class
Exposure to Assembly, Integration & Testing processes
Experience in proposal preparation and technical cost estimation
Strong system-level understanding of satellite subsystems
Fluent in English

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in institutional programs (e.g., ESA or similar agencies)
Background in industrial production environments
Knowledge of ECSS standards
MBA or additional business/financial education is a plus
Experience in New Space or fast-paced commercial contexts

Key Competencies

Strong technical credibility with commercial awareness
Industrial mindset and cost sensitivity
Structured analytical approach
Ability to balance performance, cost, and schedule
Cross-functional leadership
Strategic thinking with operational pragmatism

Benefits

What We Offer:

40-hour work week, Monday to Friday
A dynamic and stimulating work environment
Opportunities for professional growth and development

Why Join Us?

A unique opportunity for professional growth in a young and dynamic aerospace company.

The chance to work on innovative projects with a global impact in the small satellite sector.

A stimulating and collaborative environment, with the opportunity to contribute to shaping the company's future strategies.

Livello di anzianità
Livello medio-alto
Tipo di impiego
A tempo pieno
Funzione lavorativa
Business Development
Settori
Servizi IT e consulenza IT

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