Space Systems Engineer
Pubblicato il 15-08-2026 - Ecosmic in Cuneo
Location: Fully remote from Italy. Candidates must reside or be willing to relocate to Italy for tax and legal compliance purposes. No visa sponsorship.
Type: Full-time
Experience: 4+ years
Salary: €40,000 - €50,000
Starting date: December 2026, preferably earlier
Who We Are
Ecosmic is on a mission to reduce threat exposure in space by building software for Space Domain Awareness.
We are a high-tech, data-driven space startup, bringing together an international team of engineers and computer scientists. We move fast, think deeply, and care about building things that matter.
We’re looking for a Systems Engineer with at least 4 years of experience and a background in Space Engineering (or a closely related field) to join our team.
The role combines systems trade-offs and software development with technical project management, giving you the opportunity to work across engineering, product strategy and business development.
What You’ll Do
You’ll contribute to the company’s long-term strategy definition and execution,
working at the intersection of technical and business development with the Product and Sales teams. You will report directly to the CPO, but work in close collaboration with the CEO and CCO.
Responsibilities
- Perform system-level trade-offs to support the definition of the company product roadmap, taking into account customer and market feedback, as well as technical and budget constraints
- Propose, define, and lead technical projects for commercial and institutional stakeholders, such as satellite integrators/operators, ESA or NATO
- Perform systems engineering research and analyses for specific SDA projects
- Oversee procurement processes, developing tools to compare different data providers and managing relationships with suppliers
- Produce technical documentation for customers, partners, and other stakeholders
Who You Are
- Master’s degree in Space Engineering or a closely related field
- At least 4 years of experience in systems engineering, missio