PAre you looking for a new opportunity to take your career to a higher orbit? To join an international group with a successful track record in Space Engineering? A job adapted to your career ambitions and in which you could have an impact for the years to come? /ppbr/ppWe are looking for an strongSenior AI Engineer /strongto join our team in strongFrascati, Italy /strong. /ppThis role involves developing and deploying AI-driven solutions for various domains, including EO, predictive analytics, industrial automation, and NLP, ensuring scalable and efficient model training, deployment, and monitoring. You will collaborate with experts from different fields to drive AI research, rapid prototyping, and operationalization of machine learning models. /ppbr/ppemThis position is open to protected categories under Italian Law 68/99 (“Rules for the right to work of disabled people”). /em /ppemQuesta posizione e’ aperta alle categorie protette L. 68/99. /em /ppbr/ppstrongTasks and activities /strong /ppThe scope of work will include: /pulliDevelop AI/ML solutions across multiple domains, including computer vision, time-series forecasting, anomaly detection, and LLM applications. /liliDesign and implement deep learning architectures for image processing, object detection, segmentation, and NLP tasks. /liliWork with large-scale datasets, handling data processing, augmentation, and efficient model training. /liliImplement AI/ML pipelines for training, evaluation, deployment, and monitoring in HPC/MLOps environments. /liliOptimize distributed computing workflows using SLURM, Kubernetes, or similar HPC workload managers. /liliApply MLOps best practices, including CI/CD for ML models, version control, automated retraining, and model monitoring. /liliDevelop custom AI solutions that integrate multi-modal data sources (e.g., imagery, time series, structured/unstructured text). /liliWork closely with domain experts from EO, engineering, and other disciplines to build robust AI applications. /liliEnsure scalability and performance optimization of AI models for both research and production settings. /li /ulpbr/ppstrongSkills and experience /strong /ppuThe following skills and experience are mandatory: /u /pulliProven experience across multiple strongAI domains /strong, including: /li /ulp -Computer Vision: Object detection, segmentation, classification. /pp -Time-Series Forecasting: Predictive modeling for structured/unstructured data. /pp -Anomaly Detection: Outlier detection in various data modalities. /pp -Large Language Models (LLMs): NLP, text generation, and fine-tuning transformer-based models. /pulliStrong experience with strongAI/ML frameworks /strong, including TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-Learn. /liliExpertise in strongMLOps tools /strong (MLFlow, Kubeflow, or similar) for model lifecycle management. /liliExperience with strongSLURM /strongor other HPC workload managers for large-scale AI training. /liliStrong strongsoftware engineering /strong skills in Python (or C++), with experience in containerized AI environments (Docker, Kubernetes). /liliFamiliarity with cloud-based AI infrastructures (AWS/GCP/Azure) and hybrid cloud-HPC integration. /liliUnderstanding of data engineering principles, including pipeline automation and distributed processing. /liliDesire to work both autonomously and as part of a team, in an international multicultural environment. /liliSolution oriented mindset, with a customer focused communication skill. /liliFluent in English, both written and spoken. /li /ulpuThe following skills and experience would be highly desirable: /u /pulliExperience with multi-modal AI (e.g., fusing EO, sensor, and text data in AI models). /liliKnowledge of self-supervised learning and AI model compression techniques. /liliExposure to generative AI models, including diffusion models and foundation models. /liliExperience with edge AI deployment and optimization. /li /ulpbr/ppstrongWhy should you apply? /strong /pulliYou will have the opportunity to work within leading space organisations across Europe. /liliWe encourage everyone to think outside the box and to push the boundaries of traditional knowledge. This role is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking company and allows for a deeper understanding of the industry. /liliTo be part of a company that values integrity, inspiration, care and collaboration. /liliBenefits include: competitive remuneration packages; unique career opportunities, including working in other countries; access to training and development programmes; flexible relocation support. /li /ulpWe welcome applications from people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, all genders, LGBTQ+ individuals and ex-service personnel. /ppbr/ppstrongAbout Starion /strong /ppStarion is a rebranded entity from the RHEA Group, specializes in space consultancy and engineering solutions across Europe. With over 30 years of expertise, we support space, defense, and critical infrastructure projects, driving innovation through AI, quantum, and system engineering. Our teams work on pioneering space missions, delivering cutting-edge solutions tailored to our clients' needs. Strategically located near client offices in Europe, we ensure agility and responsiveness. Our engineers and researchers are industry leaders, developing space-based technologies that tackle global challenges like civil security, climate change, and deforestation. /p