Ground Segment Engineering Manager
Pubblicato il 27-08-2026 - AVIO in Colleferro
**Avio è l**’azienda leader**nella realizzazione e nello sviluppo di** lanciatori e sistemi di propulsione solida, liquida e criogenica**. Fondata nel 1912 con sede a **Colleferro (RM)**, vanta una presenza internazionale in Italia, Francia e Guyana Francese. Gli oltre 1.300 professionisti, il 30% dei quali impegnati in attività di ricerca e sviluppo, contribuiscono a rendere Avio una vera e propria eccellenza italiana nel campo dei lanciatori e dei programmi di difesa. L'esperienza e il know-how acquisiti in oltre 50 anni di attività in ambito spaziale, ci consentono di competere con i top player del settore: oggi siamo l’unica realtà italiana nel ristretto numero di paesi al mondo in grado di progettare e realizzare vettori spaziali. Siamo alla continua ricerca di professionisti curiosi, ambiziosi e motivati con uno spiccato interesse verso l’innovazione. **Posizione**:
Are you ready to lead critical ground operations for the launch of the VEGA C rocket? Join our team as a **Ground Segment Engineering Manager**, where your expertise will ensure seamless integration between cutting-edge ground infrastructure and the launch vehicle. In this role, you will:
1.Define interface requirements between the launch vehicle and ground systems. 2.Oversee the qualification status of ground systems in operation, ensuring they meet performance and safety standards. 3.Manage configuration changes and resolve anomalies affecting ground systems.
4.Collaborate with space agency qualification authorities to secure approvals and maintain compliance. This position requires strong **communication and interpersonal skills** to collaborate with clients, teams, and regulatory authorities. You must excel in **problem-solving**, **attention to detail**, and **decision-making** under pressure. A proactive approach, combined with excellent **organizational and leadership skills**, will be essential for coordinating multidisciplinary teams and delivering successful outcomes. You will hold a pivotal role, directly responsible for the success of ground operations essential to VEGA C launches. This position offers the privilege of driving key preparatory activities for groundbreaking missions and the responsibility of delivering reliable solutions in a high-stakes environment. If you are passionate about innovation and thrive under challenge, this is the opportunity for you! **Requisiti**:
Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering or equivalent Work experience: 5+ years in aerospace, automotive, telecommunication industries Available for travel to Guyana for 2/3 weeks in preparation of the launch campaign:
Excellent knowledge of English **Altre informazioni**:
The announcement is addressed to all people, without distinction of sex, referring to D. Lgs. 198/2006. We reject all forms of discrimination, we believe in equal opportunities, diversity and inclusion.