Space Systems Engineer

Location: Fully remote from Italy. Candidates must reside or be willing to relocate to Italy for tax and legal compliance purposes. No visa sponsorship.
Type: Full-time
Experience: 4+ years
Salary: €40,000 - €50,000
Starting date: December 2026, preferably earlier

Who We Are

Ecosmic is on a mission to reduce threat exposure in space by building software for Space Domain Awareness.

We are a high-tech, data-driven space startup, bringing together an international team of engineers and computer scientists. We move fast, think deeply, and care about building things that matter.

We're looking for a Systems Engineer with at least 4 years of experience and a background in Space Engineering (or a closely related field) to join our team.

The role combines systems trade-offs and software development with technical project management, giving you the opportunity to work across engineering, product strategy and business development.

What You'll Do

You'll contribute to the company’s long-term strategy definition and execution, working at the intersection of technical and business development with the Product and Sales teams. You will report directly to the CPO, but work in close collaboration with the CEO and CCO.

Responsibilities

• Perform system-level trade-offs to support the definition of the company product roadmap, taking into account customer and market feedback, as well as technical and budget constraints

• Propose, define, and lead technical projects for commercial and institutional stakeholders, such as satellite integrators/operators, ESA or NATO

• Perform systems engineering research and analyses for specific SDA projects

• Oversee procurement processes, developing tools to compare different data providers and managing relationships with suppliers

• Produce technical documentation for customers, partners, and other stakeholders

Who You Are

• Master's degree in Space Engineering or a closely related field

• At least 4 years of experience in systems engineering, mission analysis, flight dynamics, or another space-related engineering role

• Excellent written and spoken English

• Good understanding of orbital mechanics, spacecraft operations, and space systems engineering

• Comfortable working independently on technical analyses and simulations

• Interested in both the technical and commercial side of the space industry

• Able to explain technical topics clearly to different audiences

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, international startup environment

Nice to Have

• Experience working on projects involving a consortium of companies

• Familiarity with Space Domain Awareness or Space Situational Awareness

• Programming experience with Python or other languages

• Previous experience writing technical proposals or working directly with customers

What We Offer

• Flexibility and trust: you’ll always have the freedom to decide where today’s office is. We measure people’s performance based on the objectives they achieve, rather than the hours they spend sitting at their desks.

• An incredible opportunity for growth. We implement Performance Reviews that are meant to guide your career progression. We ensure you have the tools to grow by putting aside company time and a specific budget for growth.

• We really value an equilibrated work-life balance. Whilst we seek motivated and talented people to reach our goals together, we will always prioritise our people’s health and well-being.

• Competitive pay: the estimated salary range for this position is €40,000 - 50,000 per year. The total compensation for this position will be determined by each individual’s relevant qualifications, work experience, and skills. As you increase your impact at Ecosmic, compensation can grow rapidly. On top of the salary, we also include €1,000/year (net) in flexible benefits, provided via a dedicated benefits card.

• A Great DevEx: we set aside time and resources to improve the developer experience, such as buying tools that help you work better, and periodically investing time in increasing developers' effectiveness.

• All the benefits:

  • Remote work: you can work from anywhere in Italy, with the option to work from our office in a historic building in the city centre of Turin.

  • Flexible working hours: core hours are 10 am–12 pm and 2 pm–4 pm. Outside of these hours, you can manage your schedule flexibly.

  • Unlimited paid days off: mandatory paid leave (22 days/year) accrues over time as defined by the National Collective Labour Agreement (CCNL). On top of that, you can take unlimited additional days off.

  • Health insurance.

  • Stock Options.

  • 1 or 2 Ecosmic Retreats per year.

In our selection process, talent takes precedence over experience. So if you like the role and think you could be awesome at it, go ahead and apply even if you don’t comply with the requirements.

Ecosmic is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. This job posting is open to candidates of all genders, in accordance with Legislative Decree 198/2006 and subsequent amendments, as well as to individuals of all ages, nationalities, sexual orientations, gender identities, and ethnic backgrounds, in compliance with the principles of non-discrimination and equal opportunity.

Unfortunately, we do not offer visa sponsorships for this position.

Employment will be governed by the Italian National Collective Bargaining Agreement for the Metalworking Industry (CCNL Metalmeccanica Industria).

All applications shall be in English.