SAR End-to-End Systems Engineer
Location: Turin (3 days in office per week minimum)
We're working with a leading European small-satellite manufacturer developing next-generation Earth Observation missions. The team designs, builds, integrates, and operates spacecraft fully in-house, covering platforms from CubeSats to 250kg satellites.
They're now looking for an experienced SAR End-to-End Systems Engineer to lead the design and performance of complete SAR remote sensing systems, from spaceborne payload definition through to ground segment, processing chains, and final data products.
The Role:
You'll own the end-to-end SAR system architecture, translating mission objectives into robust, high-performance technical solutions across space and ground segments.
Key responsibilities include:
* Defining and maintaining end-to-end SAR system architectures
* Translating user needs into system-level requirements with full traceability
* Leading SAR payload concept definition and system trade-offs
* Performing end-to-end performance analyses (resolution, swath, NESZ, coverage, latency, product quality)
* Ensuring alignment between payload design, processing, calibration, and data products
* Supporting system and payload reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, QR)
* Working closely with payload, AIT, ground segment, and operations teams
* Supporting commissioning, calibration, and validation strategies
What They're Looking For:
* Master's degree in Aerospace, Telecoms, Electronics, or similar
* 5+ years' experience in SAR systems, EO missions, or remote sensing
* Strong background in spaceborne SAR principles and performance drivers
* Experience with SAR data processing chains and product generation
* Systems engineering experience across payload, mission, and ground segments
* Familiarity with ECSS / space engineering standards
* Fluent English
Nice to Have:
* SAR for small satellites or constellations
* On-board processing or data compression
* EO product definition or user-driven mission design
Why This Role?
* High-impact technical ownership working on a key Government project
* Opportunity to create a business line around you
* End-to-end system responsibility
* Innovative EO missions with real downstream applications
* Flexible working and strong engineering culture
* Competitive compensation and long-term growth
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