Space Systems Engineer
Fluid Wire Robotics is recruiting a Space Systems Engineer & Mission Manager in Pisa, Italy. Contract: tempo pieno (hybrid). Degree level: Master's in aerospace engineering. Language: English. Work experience: 3+ years.
The role covers leads system-level planning and mission coordination for the 2028 in-orbit demonstration of the company's fluid-wire robotic technology. Translates internal technology goals into a mission concept with top-level requirements, architecture, payload needs and interfaces; owns the integrated plan, milestones and critical path; manages the relationship with the in-orbit demonstration service provider and other partners; and prepares verification logic, documentation packages and test and integration planning up to launch readiness.
Requirements: Master's in aerospace engineering and 3+ years in space systems engineering, mission analysis,
payload development or mission management; good grasp of the space-mission lifecycle from requirements through reviews and verification; able to run planning, schedules, risks and follow-up across internal and external workstreams; strong English technical writing.
Nice to have: in-orbit demonstration or hosted-payload missions, review and mission documentation, orbital mechanics, exposure to ESA, ASI or EIC Accelerator programmes, and deep-tech startup experience.
Offer: Full-time role in the Space Division in Pisa with remote work possible depending on programme phase, reviews and integration campaigns. Direct work with founders and technical leads on an EIC Accelerator-backed orbital demonstration.
No application deadline is stated. The company's careers page is the authoritative source.
The role covers leads system-level planning and mission coordination for the 2028 in-orbit demonstration of the company's fluid-wire robotic technology. Translates internal technology goals into a mission concept with top-level requirements, architecture, payload needs and interfaces; owns the integrated plan, milestones and critical path; manages the relationship with the in-orbit demonstration service provider and other partners; and prepares verification logic, documentation packages and test and integration planning up to launch readiness.
Requirements: Master's in aerospace engineering and 3+ years in space systems engineering, mission analysis,
payload development or mission management; good grasp of the space-mission lifecycle from requirements through reviews and verification; able to run planning, schedules, risks and follow-up across internal and external workstreams; strong English technical writing.
Nice to have: in-orbit demonstration or hosted-payload missions, review and mission documentation, orbital mechanics, exposure to ESA, ASI or EIC Accelerator programmes, and deep-tech startup experience.
Offer: Full-time role in the Space Division in Pisa with remote work possible depending on programme phase, reviews and integration campaigns. Direct work with founders and technical leads on an EIC Accelerator-backed orbital demonstration.
No application deadline is stated. The company's careers page is the authoritative source.