Senior electro-optical system engineer
Pubblicato il 03-09-2026 - Rise Technical in Italia
Senior Electro-Optical System Engineer Cagliari, Sardinia – Permanent Employee, Full-Time, On-site, Relocation Support Excellent opportunity to join a growing company where you will drive the development of complex space and defence missions from concept to completion. This company delivers innovative products and system solutions tailored for the Aerospace, Space, and Defence sectors, specialising in mission-critical systems, system integration, real-time software, and sensor/hardware components.
In this role, you will shape high-level system architectures and drive complete project lifecycles. Serving as a key leader, you will manage, develop, and coordinate a multidisciplinary team of engineers. You will be the primary interface to internal and external stakeholders, coordinating software development and system integration activities while managing requirements, technical estimates, and risk analysis.
The ideal candidate will have a strong vertical background in Space or Defence system environments.
You will possess solid knowledge of complex system architectures, embedded systems, and requirements management, paired with fluent proficiency in English. Spend your days enjoying the wild pink flamingos at the local salt lagoons, relaxing along the expansive 8-kilometer Poetto Beach, and shopping for fresh ingredients at the largest covered food markets in Italy.
As the sun-drenched capital of Sardinia, this vibrant coastal city seamlessly blends its 5,000-year history and historic hilltop Castello district with a booming digital tech economy.
It offers a premier Mediterranean work-life balance that consistently ranks among the highest in Italy for business and leisure, all while keeping you connected globally via the nearby Cagliari-Elmas International Airport.
This is a fantastic opportunity to advance your career into a high-impact leadership role within an aerospace pioneer, working in a premium European destination and enjoying an exceptional quality of life.
The Role
Develop bespoke products for Customer and Program requirements Lead and develop a team Support the definition and implementation of new methodologies Interface with internal and external stakeholders Support with technical estimates, risk analysis and resource planning The Person: Experience in Defence or Aerospace industry People management experience Knowledge of complex architecture Experience with embedded and mission-critical environments English proficiency For all other roles, please connect with me at: Reference Number: 275454 To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Abigail Lawrence at Rise Technical Recruitment.
Rise Technical Recruitment B. V. acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.