Specialist AIV Systems Engineer
Pubblicato il 29-10-2026 - D-Orbit in Lomazzo
D-Orbit is looking for an Assembly-Integration-and-Verification (AIV) Systems Engineer to join our Systems Engineering team , based in Lomazzo (CO) .
In this role, you will be responsible for the verification and validation of D-Orbit spacecraft platforms throughout the entire development lifecycle, ensuring compliance with system requirements and mission objectives. You will support the definition and execution of AIV, environmental and launch campaign activities, contributing to the successful qualification, integration and operational readiness of spacecraft systems.
You will work closely with Systems Engineering, AIV, Flight Operations, Hardware and Software Engineering teams, as well as external partners and launch service providers, and contribute to the delivery of reliable, mission-ready spacecraft, ensuring technical compliance, product quality and mission success.
Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Plan the integration and testing of new satellites from components acceptance to launch campaign shipment;
- Define and maintain the verification and validation strategy, model philosophy and plan, participating to the Assembly Verification and Integration (AIV) / Manufacturing-Assembly-Testing-Integration (MAIT) activities;
- Define the systems and subsystems verification test plans and procedures;
- Manage the systems-level and OBDH s/s functional verifications autonomously, including the test execution on the engineering models / flat-sat;
- Work within a multidisciplinary team of specialists on the systems and s/s design;
- Contribute to the systems and subsystems budgeting and integration within the project team;
- Support systems- and subsystems- requirements capturing & management, with focus on verification;
- Interface with prototyping technicians and with the launch campaign team during the V&V; campaign;
- Support the Flight Ops team for on-orbit validation activities throughout the mission execution.
Job Requirements:
- Min 2 years of relevant work experience, preferably in space or other engineering domains, such as aeronautics.
- Experienced and autonomous in the definition of test plans, test procedures and reports.
- Knowledge of both theoretical and practical aspects of Test (functional testing, Electrical bonding/isolation, Vibration, TVAC;
- Practical hands-on experience in test execution on engineering models / flat-sat or equivalent HW-SW testbench;
- Knowledge of Systems Engineering principles and systems-level knowledge of all spacecraft subsystems, with particular emphasis on OBDH;
- Knowledge of data bus architectures;
- Knowledge of Health and Safety principles and their application to the specific environment;
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
- Proactive attitude and ability to work in a team.
- Experience in the use of Matlab and Python;
- Knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
- This role requires professional proficiency in English.
Nice-to-have skills:
- DOORS / Jama requirements experience;
- Knowledge of Linux.
- Knowledge of ECSS/NASA standards.
We offer a base salary range of €33,000–€42,000 gross per year for this role, depending on experience and location, plus a performance-based variable component. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, location, and internal consistency across comparable roles.
Additional Benefits
- Meal vouchers
- Variable compensation
- Wellhub platform, offering a wide range of fitness, wellness, and wellbeing services
- Serenis platform, including unlimited individual psychotherapy, nutrition, and coaching sessions
- Flexible working arrangements, including lavoro da remoto options and flexible scheduling based on role and team requirements
Who we are?
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 has been at the forefront of helping businesses unlock the full potential of the final frontier—profitably and sustainably.
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. So, if you are passionate about space and ready to take your ambition to new heights, join us in our global mission to push the boundaries of what's possible
D-Orbit is part of a broader group that also includes Planetek, bringing together complementary expertise in space logistics, Earth observation, geo