Avionics Systems Engineer – Avionics

17 ore fa

Lomazzo, Italia Tempo pieno
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 an Avionic Systems Engineer to join our team.

You will be responsible for the design, development, validation, and qualification of the Electrical Power Subsystem for space missions. As the technical authority for EPS, you will lead subsystem architecture definition, component selection, power budget development, and coordination of all activities throughout the project lifecycle.

This role requires strong expertise in spacecraft power systems, leadership across multidisciplinary teams, and ownership of the subsystem's performance, reliability, and compliance with mission requirements.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the definition, development, and ownership of EPS architecture, including power generation, energy storage, power conditioning, and distribution.
  • Define and manage EPS requirements, ensuring full traceability from mission/system specifications down to unit level.
  • Perform power budgets, operational modes, derating rules, and mission‑specific design margins.
  • Ensure subsystem compliance with radiation, thermal, redundancy, and reliability constraints typical of space environments.
  • Coordinate the design, implementation, and verification of all EPS units (solar arrays, batteries, PCDUs, regulators, power converters, harnessing, monitoring electronics).
  • Guide the selection and qualification of components, ensuring compatibility with mission constraints and applicable standards.
  • Prepare and maintain all technical documentation.
  • Lead the procurement process for EPS equipment: define Statements of Work (SoWs), evaluate supplier proposals, participate in technical meetings, and review TRBs/MRBs.
  • Act as the main technical interface with suppliers, ensuring alignment on requirements, performance, schedule, and quality.
  • Define subsystem-level verification plans, test specifications, and acceptance criteria.
  • Support AIV and AIT activities at unit, subsystem, and system levels, including functional testing, environmental tests, and troubleshooting.
  • Review test procedures and reports, ensuring robust verification and proper closure of anomalies
  • Work closely with system engineering, thermal, mechanical, avionics and mission analysis teams to ensure seamless integration of EPS.
  • Support major program reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, ORR), ensuring readiness and compliance.


Required Skills & Knowledge

  • Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related fields.
  • 7+ years experience in space/automotive industries (more years of experience is considered a plus)
  • Deep knowledge of power electronics, batteries, solar arrays, DC/DC converters, PCDUs, and energy storage technologies.
  • Understanding radiation effects, derating rules, reliability engineering, and EEE component selection.
  • Strong analytical, documentation, and system-level problem-solving skills.
  • Languages: Fluent English (written and spoken) is mandatory; Italian is a plus.
  • Deep knowledge of AI tools.


Preferred Experience

  • Experience as Subsystem Lead or Technical Lead in space projects.
  • Familiarity with ECSS standards, space-grade component procurement, and qualification processes.
  • Knowledge of thermal interactions, electromechanical integration, and harness design.
  • Background in mission operations for EPS or avionics subsystems.
  • Proactive attitude and ability to work in team and individually.


We offer a base salary range of €45,000–€60,000 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.

Additional benefits:

  • Meal vouchers
  • Wellhub platform, offering a wide range of fitness, wellness, and wellbeing services
  • Serenis platform, including unlimited indiv