D-Orbit jobs by role: Engineering

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 is leading the way in helping businesses profitably and sustainably unlock the full potential of the final frontier. 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. Join us in our global mission to push the boundaries of what's possible and take your ambition to new heights. Apply now and join us in shaping the future of space.   D-Orbit is hiring a systems engineer to join our growing Italian systems engineering team. As an integral part of the group, you will be involved in both the customization of already flight-qualified platforms, such as the ION Satellite Carrier Vehicle, and the design of new advanced missions. Your ultimate objective as a systems engineer is to ensure your systems, the spacecraft, will fly safely to orbit, deliver the services required by mission objectives and eventually successfully accomplish its disposal.    You will work together with other systems engineers, following the full design and development cycle of the systems product, starting from the preliminary design and the requirements capture, preliminary systems architecture and detailed systems/subsystems design, analysis and trade-off, definition of the verification campaign, test plan and procedures, execution of the tests on first prototypes and final requirements compliance assessment. You will interface with the procurement team for scouting new technologies and support in the procurement process of flight parts, with the PM team for periodic reporting, planning and management, with the manufacturing team and the AIV team for the definition of the test plan, procedures, and setup, and with the flight ops team to support the definition of the operational plan and procedures of the maiden on-orbit mission.    Tasks and Responsibilities:    - Be the technical responsible for critical subsystems/mission phases;  - Actively contribute and monitor the development of systems architecture and subsystems design;  - Work within a multidisciplinary team of specialists on the systems and s/s design;  - Systems and subsystems budgeting;  - Coordinate the integration of different subsystems;  - Stakeholder/mission/project requirements capturing & management;  - Interface with and support AIV team and related activities;  - Interface with manufacturing;  - Support the systems test plan, procedures, and setup definition;  - Authoring of Technical Documents.    Professional Experience:    We are interested in speaking to people with a minimum of one year of experience working in the field of Spacecraft design and development.    Job Requirements:    - Knowledge of Systems Engineering principles and systems-level knowledge of all spacecraft subsystems;  - Knowledge of data busses architectures;  - High level of work autonomy, strong analytical and problem-solving skills;  - Effective communication skills, particularly in remote-working environment;  - Proactive attitude and ability to work in a team;  - Experience in the use of Matlab and Python;  - Experience in requirements configuration management tools, e.g. DOORS / Jama;  - Basic knowledge of software development and configuration management, e.g. GIT or Bitbucket;  - Knowledge of Microsoft Excel.    Nice-to-have skills:    - Knowledge of Mission analysis tool (GMAT/orekit);  - Working experience in space transportation and servicing applications;  - Knowledge of Linux.  - Knowledge of ECSS/NASA standards.    Education:    University degree preferably in the fields of Aerospace/Space Engineering.    Language:    This role requires professional proficiency in English.    At D-Orbit, diversity and inclusivity are not just values, they are integral to our mission and the way we operate. We are committed to fostering an environment where all individuals are respected, valued, and celebrated for their unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace is not only the right thing to do, but it also leads to better decision-making, innovation, and overall success.   We actively strive to build a culture where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work, and where all voices are heard and valued. We are dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone feels safe, supported, and empowered to share their ideas, and where everyone is given equal opportunities to grow and excel. We believe that our differences make us stronger, and we will continue to work diligently to create an inclusive culture at D-Orbit that reflects this belief.

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 is leading the way in helping businesses profitably and sustainably unlock the full potential of the final frontier. 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. Join us in our global mission to push the boundaries of what's possible and take your ambition to new heights. Apply now and join us in shaping the future of space.   D-Orbit is looking for a Mechanical  Design Engineer to join our team in UK:   Key Responsibilities: ·        Design mechanical systems for spacecraft, including structure, thermal, and mechanisms, including troubleshoot design issue. ·        Conducting mechanical requirements review, ensuring compliance with ECSS standards. ·        Acting as the technical interface with other internal technical areas and external suppliers. ·        Support the fabrication, assembly, and testing of prototypes. ·        Prepare technical reports, documentation, and presentations to communicate design and test results to the team ·        Perform component dimensioning through hand calculations using a static equivalent loads approach. ·        Draft manufacturing documentation and assemblies procedures. Qualifications: - Minimum of 3 years of experience in mechanical design. - Proven experience in managing and aerospace projects, demonstrating familiarity with ECSS standards and requirements. - Background in FEM modeling and analysis. - Knowledge of materials, manufacturing processes, and assembly techniques used in the aerospace industry. - Proficiency in CAD software, background in CAD PTC Creo software is a plus.. Language: - Proficiency in both English is required. At D-Orbit, diversity and inclusivity are not just values, they are integral to our mission and the way we operate. We are committed to fostering an environment where all individuals are respected, valued, and celebrated for their unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace is not only the right thing to do, but it also leads to better decision making, innovation, and overall success.   We actively strive to build a culture where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work, and where all voices are heard and valued. We are dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone feels safe, supported, and empowered to share their ideas, and where everyone is given equal opportunities to grow and excel. We believe that our differences make us stronger, and we will continue to work diligently to create an inclusive culture at D-Orbit that reflects this belief.  

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 is leading the way in helping businesses profitably and sustainably unlock the full potential of the final frontier. As a member of the 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. Join us in our global mission to push the boundaries of what's possible and take your ambition to new heights. Register your interest to join us in shaping the future of space.   We are looking for an Electric Propulsion Engineer to join our dynamic team in Italy. In this important role, you will work in the Propulsion engineering area, where you will work on the design of the electric propulsion s/s of a new GEO satellite bus. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of engineers and technicians to design, analyze, test, and integrate high-performance propulsion systems.   Key Responsibilities:   - Design and development of propulsion subsystem composed by hall thruster-based propulsion technology. - Follow and review performance, lifetime, and reliability analyses for EP systems, ensuring compliance with agency and internal standards. - Management of technical coordination between multiple suppliers. - Develop test plans to validate the performance of EP systems. - Follow the development and the qualification of HTU, PPU and pressure vessels. - Regularly reporting to the Head of Propulsion and Lead System Engineer.   Qualifications and requirements:   - 1 - 3 years of professional experience in electric propulsion engineering. - Deep understanding of the functioning of electric propulsion systems, and of the disciplines involved. - Experience planning and conducting tests with electric propulsion systems. - Experience in lifetime testing. - Knowledge of plasma phenomena by theory and simulation. - Previous experience with Hall thruster. - Previous experience with Power Processing Unit. - Previous experience with EP s/s development and qualification. - Strong experience in reading and creating P&ID's. - Strong experience and understanding of mechanical, fluidic, electrical, and logical interactions. - Strong familiarity with ECSS standards.   Preferential skills:   - Model plasma phenomena by theory and simulation. - Experience with pressurized systems. - Experience with tanks development and qualification. - Previous hands-on experience with Krypton. - Previous experience in institutional project. - Previous experience in In Orbit Servicing (IOS) project.   Education:   Master's degree in aerospace engineering or plasma physics is required. PhD in related field is a strong asset.   Language: - Professional proficiency in English   At D-Orbit, diversity and inclusivity are not just values, they are integral to our mission and the way we operate. We are committed to fostering an environment where all individuals are respected, valued, and celebrated for their unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace is not only the right thing to do, but it also leads to better decision making, innovation, and overall success. We actively strive to build a culture where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work, and where all voices are heard and valued. We are dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone feels safe, supported, and empowered to share their ideas, and where everyone is given equal opportunities to grow and excel. We believe that our differences make us stronger, and we will continue to work diligently to create an inclusive culture at D-Orbit that reflects this belief  

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 is leading the way in helping businesses profitably and sustainably unlock the full potential of the final frontier. 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. Join us in our global mission to push the boundaries of what's possible and take your ambition to new heights. Apply now and join us in shaping the future of space.     We are looking for a Propulsion System Engineer to join our team in Italy. You will become part of a growing Spacecraft Propulsion group. Within this team, you will contribute to the definition and improvement of the Propulsion System designs of Spacecrafts. The activities will range from the specification definition up to the support to AIV activities and will include the execution of tests and technical interactions with suppliers.     Key Responsibilities:     ·       Follow the design and development of propulsion subsystem composed chemical thruster. ·       Management of technical coordination between multiple suppliers. ·       Regularly reporting to the Head of Propulsion and Lead System Engineer. ·       Definition of Propulsion Subsystem requirements. ·       Support in the analyses for the propulsion subsystem. ·       Support for satellite propulsion AIV activities.     Qualifications and Requirements:     ·       Deep understanding of the functioning of green chemical propulsion system, and of the disciplines involved. ·       Experience with fluidic, pressurized system (pressure vessels), propulsion equipment. ·       Experience with pressurized systems. ·       Analytical and modelling skills with EcosimPro/RPA. ·       Knowledge of thermodynamics. ·       Previous experience with chemical propulsion system development. ·       Previous experience in institutional project. ·       Strong experience in reading and creating P&ID's. ·       Strong familiarity with ECSS standards. ·       Knowledge of programming languages (Python, C, Matlab, others);     Preferential Skills:     ·       Experience with tanks development and qualification. ·       Previous experience with Nitrous Oxide ·       Previous experience with Self-pressurized fluids ·       Experience with CAD modelling software. ·       Basic experience in CFD software.     Education:     Master's degree in aerospace engineering is required. PhD in related field is a strong asset.     Professional Experience:     Required experience: 2-5y in chemical propulsion field.     Language:     Full professional proficiency in the English language is mandatory.     At D-Orbit, diversity and inclusivity are not just values, they are integral to our mission and the way we operate. We are committed to fostering an environment where all individuals are respected, valued, and celebrated for their unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace is not only the right thing to do, but it also leads to better decision-making, innovation, and overall success.   We actively strive to build a culture where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work, and where all voices are heard and valued. We are dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone feels safe, supported, and empowered to share their ideas, and where everyone is given equal opportunities to grow and excel. We believe that our differences make us stronger, and we will continue to work diligently to create an inclusive culture at D-Orbit that reflects this belief.

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 is leading the way in helping businesses profitably and sustainably unlock the full potential of the final frontier. 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. Join us in our global mission to push the boundaries of what's possible and take your ambition to new heights. Apply now and join us in shaping the future of space.   We are looking for a number of Embedded Software Engineers with different experience levels to join our team. You will become part of a software design group responsible for the delivery of software components across a range of embedded and high performance applications in space.   Within a continuous integration environment, you will contribute to the requirements definition, design of SW architecture, coding and testing of mission critical real-time embedded software, running on the D-Orbit latest generation spacecraft.   Through these activities and by working with the key stakeholders in the development process you will deliver exciting new features and support spacecraft operations.   Tasks and Responsibilities:    - Contribute to the entire application lifecycle, focusing on requirements definition, design, coding, debugging and integration with the flight hardware (note that the coding language used during the daily job is mostly embedded C and the software spans multiple layers, ranging from low-level components to middleware and application software) - Preparation of flight software technical documentation - Validation of features including integration with software-in-the-loop and hardware-in-the-loop test suites - Contribute to the continuous improvement of the teams processes and methodologies   Additional duties may be assigned as needed by each project, like:   - Define software system specifications during co-engineering activities with the system team - Improve and develop new features to shared libraries - Maintenance of existing flight applications - Support to AIV activities and spaceflight operations   Required Technical Skills:    - Minimum of 1 year experience in embedded software development. - Experience delivering embedded software in any C-family language - Knowledge of any typical embedded communication interfaces such as USART, SPI, I2C, CAN - Experience using and configuring any common build tool chains or similar development environment (such as ANT, WAF, Makefile, Visual Studio etc.) - Familiarity with Git versioning system or any similar DVCS - Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly and effectively - Degree, in any relevant area such as computer engineering, electronic engineering, aerospace engineering, robotics or automation. - Full professional proficiency of English language is mandatory.   Nice-to-have skills:    - Good understanding of SW design and testing lifecycle in regulated environment (ideally ECSS standard) - Knowledge of real-time operating systems (such as RTEMS or FreeRTOS) and/or operating systems targeted for embedded applications (such as any embedded Linux) - Experience in debugging embedded software using standard laboratory equipment - Basic understanding of Assembler language - Experience in defining software system specifications and software requirements - Knowledge of Python - Familiarity with using any Linux based distribution and appreciation of application development - Familiarity with typical software development methodology and release versioning processes - Familiarity with OBDH and TMTC architectures used in space systems - Capability of working in autonomy    Language:    This role requires professional proficiency in English.    At D-Orbit, diversity and inclusivity are not just values, they are integral to our mission and the way we operate. We are committed to fostering an environment where all individuals are respected, valued, and celebrated for their unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace is not only the right thing to do, but it also leads to better decision-making, innovation, and overall success.   We actively strive to build a culture where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work, and where all voices are heard and valued. We are dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone feels safe, supported, and empowered to share their ideas, and where everyone is given equal opportunities to grow and excel. We believe that our differences make us stronger, and we will continue to work diligently to create an inclusive culture at D-Orbit that reflects this belief.

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 is leading the way in helping businesses profitably and sustainably unlock the full potential of the final frontier.    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.    Join us in our global mission to push the boundaries of what's possible and take your ambition to new heights. Apply now and join us in shaping the future of space!    We are looking for a Propulsion System Engineer to join our team in the UK. You will become part of a growing Spacecraft Propulsion and Thermal group. Within this team, you will contribute to the definition and improvement of the Propulsion System designs of Spacecrafts. The activities will range from the specification definition up to the support to AIV activities and will include the execution of tests and technical interactions with suppliers.   Tasks and Responsibilities   - Definition of Propulsion Subsystem requirements; - Support in the analyses for the propulsion subsystem; - Support for satellite propulsion AIV activities - Definition of propulsion tests plan, specifications, setup and procedures;   Qualifications and Requirements   - Experience in propulsion test planning and execution; - Experience with fluidic/pressurized test equipment, methods, and guidelines; - Experience with safety-related issues of propulsive/pressurized development and testing, also involving hazardous materials such as flammable gasses and oxidizers; - Analytical and modelling skills; - Knowledge of propulsion subsystems for in-space applications; - Familiarity with procedure definition and management; - The capability of autonomous working; - Previous knowledge in acquisition systems and data processing; - Knowledge of thermodynamics; - Resilience and ability to work in a fast-paced environment with tight schedules;   Preferential Skills - Knowledge of programming languages (Python, C, Matlab, others); - Knowledge of CAD modelling software; - Familiarity with ECSS Standards; - Familiarity with EcosimPro-PROOSIS; - Familiarity with safety measures for propulsion subsystems;   Education Advanced University Degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in Aerospace/Space Engineering or similar.   Professional Experience Work experience of 3 years in space/aeronautical industries.   Language - Full professional proficiency in the English language is mandatory. - Basic knowledge of Italian is a plus.   At D-Orbit, diversity and inclusivity are not just values, they are integral to our mission and the way we operate. We are committed to fostering an environment where all individuals are respected, valued, and celebrated for their unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace is not only the right thing to do, but it also leads to better decision-making, innovation, and overall success. We actively strive to build a culture where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work, and where all voices are heard and valued. We are dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone feels safe, supported, and empowered to share their ideas, and where everyone is given equal opportunities to grow and excel. We believe that our differences make us stronger, and we will continue to work diligently to create an inclusive culture at D-Orbit that reflects this belief.

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 is leading the way in helping businesses profitably and sustainably unlock the full potential of the final frontier. 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. Join us in our global mission to push the boundaries of what's possible and take your ambition to new heights. Apply now and join us in shaping the future of space.     We are looking for a Propulsion Engineer to join our dynamic team in Italy. In this important role, you will work in the Propulsion engineering area on the design of cold gas thrusters and green propellant thrusters. The activities will range from the specification definition up to AIV activities and will include the design of sub-systems, the plan and execution of tests and postprocessing activities.   Tasks and Responsibilities:   - Provide expert technical knowledge in chemical propulsion systems to project teams developing thrusters. - Lead the design and analysis of green propellant thruster subsystems, including the qualification and selection of critical equipment. - Lead the testing campaign for cold gas propulsion systems. - Support assembly, integration, and verification (AIV) processes. - Develop and validate tools for data post-processing and analysis. - Identify critical development challenges and provide technical solutions to resolve them. - Verify analysis outputs against test results to make sure they meet project specifications. - Provide regular updates and reports to the Head of Propulsion and Lead Platform Engineer.   Required Technical Skills:   - Strong background, specialized experience, and in-depth knowledge of relevant technologies in the field of chemical propulsion. - Proficiency in computer-aided design and experience in the development and validation of relevant tools and methods. - Previous experience with propulsion testing.  - Competence in pressure testing and related safety protocols.    Preferential Skills:   - Knowledge about space engineering standards and their preparation and implementation. - Experience planning and conducting AIV activities. - Previous experience with Ansys Fluent, LabView.  - Previous experience in data post-processing with Python or Matlab. - Previous experience in institutional project.   Education:   - Master's degree in aerospace engineering is required. PhD in related field is a strong asset.   Professional Experience:   - Required experience: 2-5y in chemical propulsion field.     At D-Orbit, diversity and inclusivity are not just values, they are integral to our mission and the way we operate. We are committed to fostering an environment where all individuals are respected, valued, and celebrated for their unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace is not only the right thing to do, but it also leads to better decision-making, innovation, and overall success.   We actively strive to build a culture where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work, and where all voices are heard and valued. We are dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone feels safe, supported, and empowered to share their ideas, and where everyone is given equal opportunities to grow and excel. We believe that our differences make us stronger, and we will continue to work diligently to create an inclusive culture at D-Orbit that reflects this belief.

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 is leading the way in helping businesses profitably and sustainably unlock the full potential of the final frontier. 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. Join us in our global mission to push the boundaries of what's possible and take your ambition to new heights. Apply now and join us in shaping the future of space.   We are looking for an Head Of Manufacturing  Engineering to menage efficient, high-quality manufacturing processes. In this role, you'll oversee end-to-end production, including the design and implementation of new processes for upcoming programs, ensuring that cost, quality, and timeline targets are met. You will drive design-for-manufacturability improvements with engineering and design teams and lead efforts in process optimization, automation, and continuous improvement to enhance productivity and maintain production excellence.   Project: "Industrialization of a platform thermal model for effective compatibility assessment"   Scope: The candidate will be enrolled in a training program accompanied by a tutor. After a clear and complete understanding of the platform system with focus on thermal aspects, the candidate will design a simplified thermal model. This is oriented to either provide boundary conditions to the customer allowing him/her a technical assessment or ensure a customer internal technical onboarding feasibility being completed through a not specific thermal simulation software. This development will contribute to maximize the efficiency of the customer acquisition process.   Education: Master degree completed in Space Engineering or Aeronautical Engineering.   Competences: Thermal engineering with basic knowledge of thermal modelling software (Systema Thermica is a plus) System engineering knowledge   Logistic: Availability from January 2025 Work site at D-Orbit HQ, Fino Mornasco (CO) Expenses coverage   At D-Orbit, diversity and inclusivity are not just values, they are integral to our mission and the way we operate. We are committed to fostering an environment where all individuals are respected, valued, and celebrated for their unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace is not only the right thing to do, but it also leads to better decision making, innovation, and overall success.   We actively strive to build a culture where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work, and where all voices are heard and valued. We are dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone feels safe, supported, and empowered to share their ideas, and where everyone is given equal opportunities to grow and excel. We believe that our differences make us stronger, and we will continue to work diligently to create an inclusive culture at D-Orbit that reflects this belief.

D-Orbit is a market leader in the space logistics and transportation services industry with a track record of space-proven technologies and successful missions. Committed to helping companies profitably and sustainably maximize the opportunities to do business in space today and into the future, the company has developed proprietary space logistics technology and transportation solutions that will accelerate the growth and development of a trillion-dollar space economy, including human expansion into space.   ION Satellite Carrier, the company's core technology, is a space vehicle that can transport satellites in orbit and release them individually into distinct orbital slots; ION can also accommodate multiple third-party payloads like innovative technologies developed by startups, experiments from research entities, and instruments from traditional space companies requiring a test in orbit.   D-Orbit has offices in Italy, Portugal, UK, and the US; its commitment to pursuing business models that are profitable, friendly for the environment, and socially beneficial, led to D-Orbit becoming the first certified B-Corp space company in the world.     D-Orbit is hiring a system engineer to join our growing system engineering team. As part of the group, you will be involved in the configuration and customization of already flight-qualified platforms, such as the ION Satellite Carrier Vehicle, providing safe and simple access to space to smallsats and hosted payloads.   For each mission, you will coordinate part of the D-Orbit engineering team in the on-boarding process of customer payloads, including customizations and ad-hoc compatibility verification of mechanical, data, power and communications interfaces. You will then coordinate the flight preparation activities and be directly involved in the launch provider exchanges. You will also join the launch campaign integration team to install the spacecraft on the launch vehicle adapter ring. Eventually after launch and orbit injection, you will support the flight operations team to ensure accomplishment of the mission objectives.   You will interface with the Mission Manager, the Engineering and AIT team, and manage all technical aspects behind a satellite mission, from each single piece to the final spacecraft assembly, and provide your personal contribute to the spacecraft integration on the launch vehicle, launch, orbit injection and on-orbit operations.     Tasks and Responsibilities ·        Design the mission architecture and high level CONOPS plan; ·        Coordinate the mission team to prepare payloads onboarding and integration; ·        Prepare launch vehicle onboarding deliverables; ·        Support Mission Manager in planning activities; ·        Coordinate and support satellite preparation to flight, including environmental test; ·        Prepare and participate to Launch Campaign activities; ·        Define mission activities and support flight operations team planning.     Qualifications and Requirements ·        At least three years of working experience in spacecraft system engineering; ·        Knowledge of System Engineering principles and system-level knowledge of all spacecraft subsystems; ·        Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ·        Proactive attitude and ability to leading a work team; ·        Knowledge of Microsoft Office environment;     Nice to have skills ·        Experience in the use of Matlab and Python; ·        Experience in customer/supplier technical relationship; ·        Experience in technical leading a team for a program/project.     Education Msc in Space or Aeronautical Engineering is strongly suggested.     Language ·        Full professional proficiency of English language is mandatory.    Worksite: HQ, Fino Mornasco (CO)  

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 is leading the way in helping businesses profitably and sustainably unlock the full potential of the final frontier. 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. Join us in our global mission to push the boundaries of what's possible and take your ambition to new heights. Apply now and join us in shaping the future of space.   We are seeking a Senior Electric Propulsion Engineer to join our dynamic team in Italy. In this key role, you will be a part of the Propulsion Engineering team, focused on designing the electric propulsion subsystem for a new GEO satellite bus. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of engineers and technicians to design, analyze, test, and integrate high-performance propulsion systems.     Key Responsibilities:  - Provide technical expertise and consultancy in electric propulsion to project teams responsible for spacecraft development. - Lead the design and development of propulsion subsystems utilizing Hall thruster-based propulsion technology and its critical components. - Develop and validate models for system design. - Identify critical development challenges and assist in their resolution. - Oversee the verification and integration of propulsion subsystems. - Providing support for iterations and reviews with suppliers. - Validate analysis results through testing. - Regularly report to the Head of Propulsion and Lead System Engineer.   Required Technical Skills: - Strong background and specific experience in electric propulsion. - In-depth understanding of relevant technologies, R&D trends, and the industry landscape. - Proficiency in fluidic system design. - General knowledge and modeling of plasma phenomena. - Expertise in designing, developing, and validating tools and methods relevant to the field. - Experience in managing and monitoring industrial activities, including participation in project reviews.   Preferential Skills: - Familiarity with space engineering standards, including preparation and implementation. - Prior experience in electric propulsion subsystems development and qualification. - Experience with EcosimPRO and SPIS. - Background in institutional projects. - Experience planning and conducting AIV (Assembly, Integration, and Verification) activities and launch campaigns.   Education and Experience:    - Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering or Plasma Physics required; a PhD in a related field is a strong asset. - 5-8 years of experience in electric propulsion.   Language:    This role requires professional proficiency in English.    At D-Orbit, diversity and inclusivity are not just values, they are integral to our mission and the way we operate. We are committed to fostering an environment where all individuals are respected, valued, and celebrated for their unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace is not only the right thing to do, but it also leads to better decision-making, innovation, and overall success.   We actively strive to build a culture where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work, and where all voices are heard and valued. We are dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone feels safe, supported, and empowered to share their ideas, and where everyone is given equal opportunities to grow and excel. We believe that our differences make us stronger, and we will continue to work diligently to create an inclusive culture at D-Orbit that reflects this belief.