Senior System Engineer

Senior Satellite 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, Defence, or Satellite system environments. You will possess solid knowledge of complex system architectures, embedded systems, and requirements management, paired with fluent proficiency in English.

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.

• 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

• Experience in Defence or Aerospace industry
• People management experience
• Knowledge of complex architecture
• Experience with embedded and mission‑critical environments
• English proficiency

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.