OHB Italia is seeking for its Satellites & Missions Business Unit in Rome, Milan or Turin for immediate start a
Ground System Engineer & Architect m/f Ref. Ground Sys_2026
Your Tasks
- Definition of ground segment design, development and programmatic framework
- Definition and justification of S/S architecture, from concept to detailed design phase
- Definition and control of S/S technical interfaces, internal and external
- Definition and control of system technical budget and margins
- Technical management of Mission Planning, Flight Dynamics, Satellite Control Center, Ground Stations, User Ground Segment
- Technical management of subsystems design activities down to component level
- Competence in communication network protocols, data transfer methods, cloud-based systems
Your Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering or comparable degree
- Professional experience of at least ten years in Ground Segment (G/S) engineering projects for space systems, in Phase C/D as mandatory
- Professional experience of at least five years in definition and design of S/S for EO systems for institutional and/or commercial customers
- Strong competences in design and development of EO space
- Experience in the definition, management and traceability of requirements structure with the support of DOORS
- Use of simulation and computing tools for the definition of G/S performances, e.g. STK, Python, MATLAB
- Proven capability to define G/S design throughout the support of model-based methods, techniques and tools (e.g. SysML, UML)
- Sound knowledge of ground system engineering processes, and ground system and software life cycles
- Sound knowledge of relevant ECSS standards
- Excellent conceptual and analytical skills
- Ability to devise creative solutions and think out of the box
- Proven heritage and attitude for problem solving and project team management
- High level of flexibility, willingness to work in international teams and ability to keep tight schedules
- High motivation, proactive working approach and strong sense of responsibility
- Excellent communication, presentation and documentation skills
- Fluency in both spoken and written (Business) English, Italian skills are desirable
Job Category: Vacancies
Job Type: Full Time
