Senior Satellite System Engineer (M/F) Ref. Sensatsys_2026

pSenior Satellite System Engineer at OHB Italia leads and drives satellite activities across the lifecycle, from design to in-orbit operations. You will work within the Satellite and Missions Department to advance Earth observation projects for commercial and institutional customers. You will propose disruptive approaches to cut costs and delivery times, leveraging broad space systems knowledge to foster innovation in OHB Italia’s small satellite offering. This role blends technical leadership with customer interfaces and cross-functional collaboration. /pulliLead the development and qualification of small satellites /liliDefine satellite requirements for optical and radar Earth-observation missions /liliPerform satellite functional analysis and design trade-offs /liliManage satellite internal and external interfaces /liliDetailed planning of activities /liliSupport satellite verification and AIT activities /liliParticipate to Launch campaigns /liliInterface with Agencies and private customers /liliStrong knowledge of satellite systems engineering including requirements engineering, functional analysis, verification control /liliKnowledge of optical and/or radar payloads and missions /liliExperience with commercial and institutional customers /liliExperience in various satellite engineering domains (electronics, structure, software) /liliExperience in satellite verification and AIT campaigns /liliExcellent sense of responsibility /liliStructured hands-on work-approach /liliHighly self-motivated and autonomous /liliExcellent problem-solving skills /liliGood interpersonal skills /liliCustomer oriented thinking /liliMaster in? (Master/PhD) or equivalent education /liliUniversity degree (Master/PhD) or equivalent education plus relevant proven work experience in industry /liliExcellent problem-solving skills /liliGood interpersonal skills /liliCustomer oriented thinking /liliKnowledge of optical and/or radar payloads /li /ul #J-18808-Ljbffr