Cubiq Recruitment

Senior Satellite Systems Engineer Northern Italy Hybrid working A growing space engineering organisation is hiring a Senior Satellite Systems Engineer to support the development of satellite missions. The business operates an end-to-end engineering model, covering design, development, integration, verification, and operational support within one organisation. You will join a systems team working on complex satellite programmes in a collaborative, engineering-led environment. The role You will take system-level technical responsibility across satellite projects and support delivery from early definition through qualification. Key responsibilities include: Owning system-level engineering activities across the full project lifecycle Coordinating daily with programme leadership and subsystem engineering teams Producing system engineering, development, and verification plans Defining, managing, and validating technical requirements Leading preparation of technical documentation for internal and external reviews Reviewing system and subsystem technical documentation Supporting integration, verification, validation, and qualification activities Requirements Master s degree in Aerospace Engineering 5+ years experience in satellite or spacecraft systems engineering Strong teamworking and communication skills Practical, hands-on approach to problem solving Experience coordinating multidisciplinary and international teams Fluent in English and Italian Experience and skills Proven experience in satellite design, development, and qualification Strong understanding of satellite system architecture Experience managing industrial activities and formal technical reviews Knowledge of relevant aerospace standards such as ECSS, MIL, and NASA standards Desirable Exposure to ground segment or mission operations Experience using requirements management tools What s offered Work on technically challenging space programmes Structured training and long-term career development Flexible working hours with a hybrid model Additional paid time off during the year Competitive salary aligned to experience