Space Materials and Processes Specialist
Pubblicato il 15-08-2026 - Albelissa Engineering, IT & Digital Solutions in Turbigo
We are seeking a Space Materials and Processes Specialist to join the space industry.
You will play a significant role in the design, development, manufacturing, and assembly of space equipment/assemblies. Your expertise in materials science, manufacturing processes and space technology will be essential for ensuring the reliability, performance, and safety of the equipment/assemblies used in space missions according to ECSS.
Responsibilities
- Material and mechanical parts selection and evaluation: review the design proposed by engineering, considering factors such as outgassing, corrosion protection, radiation tolerance, temperature environment, etc., and consolidate these aspects in the issuance of project DML, DPL and DMPL using ESA DMPL tool software or in compliance with project requirements.
- Critical PMP items management: responsible for the qualification process of PMP items considered critical by ECSS.
- Approval of PMP items: responsible for the approval of project PMP items by the whole customer chain by participating to MPCBs and RFA issuing and management,
as well as approval of PMP items coming from suppliers through the project customer chain.
- Harmonisation of development: oversee new manufacturing/assembly processes developments harmonisation with the company standard approach for qualification and ECSS.
- Participation to project reviews: participate in project reviews (PDR, CDR, etc.) as Material and Processes expert in coordination with the PA manager; also participate in project reviews for suppliers to critically evaluate their PMP items versus ECSS requirements.
- Risk assessment: conduct risk assessments related to materials and processes, identifying potential issues and implementing mitigation strategies in coordination with the PA manager and the company risk manager.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
- At least 3‑year experience in the space in