Joining Serco Italy’s amazing team offers:
* Great career opportunities
* International environment
* Possible hybrid work
Job Introduction
Serco is a leading Space Services Provider with thousands of skilled resources that has supported over 50 space missions on behalf of more than 10 Space or Government agencies around the globe, including the ESA and NASA. Serco offers space capability across the full space lifecycle from satellite testing to launch services, LEOP to spacecraft operations, space surveillance to data management, and supporting downstream application development.
We’re looking for a Software Engineer, to reinforce the team in our Italy office!
We look forward to meeting you!
We are currently searching for an experienced and dynamic Software Engineer to join our international team in Rome. The job holder will be involved in the Payload Data Ground Segment (PDGS) operational activities. The PDGS is an operational system responsible for receiving, processing, disseminating and archiving data collected by the satellite's payload instruments.
Main Responsibilities
As a Software Engineer you will be responsible for:
• Support to Operational Readiness Review of the PDGS
• Perform EO data processing activities: production, dissemination, archiving
• Configuration, setup and integration of software modules
• Development of tools/scripts able to monitor and handle the EO data production/dissemination flow
• Linux shell scripting, python programming for maintenance and operation activities
• Support to testing and verification activities
• Execution of regular maintenance activities
• Real¬time monitoring and control of the overall PDGS system
• Transfer to Operations support on, e.g.:
o introduction of new mission and new mission requirements
o software configuration changes
o operational system evolution
o new system integration in the operational project
• Management of service incidents and anomalies
• Contribution to produce PDGS Operations Plan and Procedures
• Second level of Help desk technical support
• Contribution to prepare Operational Reports
• Technical and Project documentation review and editing
• Support during regular meetings and audits
• Generation of service and progress reports
Successful Candidate
Knowledge and experience:
• Knowledge of Anomaly management, System design and Software Validation and testing activities best practice
• Knowledge of Software configuration control best practice
• Working experience on complex systems, e.g., in Ground Segment context
• Ability to work in a team and to share and acquire knowledge
• Proactive approach to problem identification and resolution
• Experience in anomaly investigation
• Technical documentation preparation
Other skills, knowledge and experience:
• Experience matured on data center and complex IT environments is an asset.
• Experience in setting up Virtual environments both on Physical and Cloud Platforms is an asset.
• Good communications skills in English (spoken, written) and good knowledge of Italian.
• Take full responsibility for the successful conclusion of the activities and success-oriented.
• Very good user liaison capability and team-player spirit.
• Sharp and curious mind.
• Availability to travel within Europe to attend meetings.
• Good technical and analytical skills
• Good documentation writing skills
• Ability to manage several tasks in parallel and to prioritise
About the Company
Serco is a leading provider of public services. Our customers are governments or others operating in the public sector. We gain scale, expertise and diversification by operating internationally across five sectors and four geographies: Defence, Space, Justice & Immigration, Transport, Health and Citizen Services, delivered in UK & Europe, North America, Asia Pacific and the Middle East. More information can be found at Serco | Europe .
Women in Aerospace
We prioritize Diversity and Inclusion, actively supporting initiatives such as Women in Aerospace Europe, which champions opportunities, development, and visibility for women in the Aerospace sector.
We are diverse and inclusive organisation
At Serco, we see people first and foremost for their performance and potential and we are committed to supporting the needs of all our colleagues. It’s a mix of people from different backgrounds, experiences and opinion that keeps our culture strong and vibrant.
We believe in equity so we strongly encourage applications from a diverse range of candidates. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their abilities in an interview. We also welcome a conversation about any adjustments that would make the interview process more accessible for you. Wherever possible we are open to discussions around flexible working and we operate a hybrid work structure in many of our business areas.
In the UK we are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader in the government’s scheme and hold the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard; in Belgium we are partner of Diversicom and member of Charter der Vielfalt in Germany.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to reach out to The Serco Europe Recruitment Team
Important
Any offer of employment is contingent upon you providing documents to verify your identity and employment eligibility, as required by law.
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* Salary Salary information available upon application
* Frequency Monthly
* Job Reference IT25/ESRIN/10745
* Contract Type Permanent
* Closing Date 31 July, 2025
* Job Category Satellite & Space Engineering & Science
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