With a strong presence in Europe, Serco collaborates extensively with the European Space Agency (ESA), providing comprehensive services from earth observation data management to spacecraft control and flight dynamics. In collaboration with ESRIN, Serco has made significant contributions to various space missions. Our technical and scientific support has been pivotal in enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of ESA's operations. By joining Serco's team at ESRIN, you will be part of a dynamic environment focused on innovation and excellence in space exploration and data management, contributing to ground breaking projects that shape the future of space technology.
We are currently seeking an experienced and dynamic
System Engineer to join our Italian Office in Rome. Join a ground-breaking European project at the forefront of satellite technology and climate research.
Why Join Serco Italy at ESRIN?
- Work in an open, multicultural environment surrounded by top scientists, engineers, and space professionals from across Europe.
- Engage in projects that have a direct and measurable impact on our planet and society.
- Enjoy a strong work-life balance in a beautiful, green campus setting just 20 minutes from the centre of Rome.
- Benefit from Serco’s structured support for professional development, mobility, and continuous learning in the space sector.
- Be part of a company that values innovation, collaboration, and making a meaningful difference through technology and science
Are you looking to secure a career in a public sector environment? We would love to hear from you!
Objective Of The Activity
Support in Area 3 as PDGS System Engineer, cooperating with the Common Services’ Service Managers to manage the technical specifications and evolutions of PDGSs’ Common Services.
Inputs
- Existing technical documentation (requirements, functional specs, OPSCON, interface docs)
- Change requests and implementation proposals.
- Applicable standards, guidelines, and reference documents.
- Feedback from customer, operations, and industry stakeholders.
- Project schedules, milestone plans, and previous review materials.
Outputs
- Updated technical documentation and high-level technical specifications.
- Statements of Work (SoWs) and reference packages.
- Technical assessments, compliance and progress reports.
- Presentations, meeting minutes, and stakeholder communications.
- Transfer to Operation Plans and approved deployment documentation.
Activities
- Review technical documentation and actively participate to support PDGS maintenance and evolution activities and projects (e.g., by supporting SRR, PDR, CDR, QR, AR, ORR milestones).
- Support elaboration of SoWs with the provisioning of high-level technical specifications and other applicable and reference documents for software evolutions.
- Contribute to support the maintenance of high-level technical documentation (e.g., end-to-end operational scenarios, functional specifications, operational concepts, etc.).
- Provide engineering support to the execution of ad-hoc activities derived from the Change Control Board processes (e.g., by providing support to the technical assessment of implementation proposals, by monitoring the execution of the overall delivery process until the final deployment in operations).
- Support the technical analysis and monitoring of the implementations made by the industry to ensure compliance with the requirements of the request.
- Participate in technical meetings and communication meetings with the client, either by contributing to presentations or directly presenting.
- Manage the different stakeholders involved in the activities to which he/she will be assigned (e.g., the customer, industry representatives, other involved services).
- Prepare the Transfer to Operation Plans (and coordinate the transfer to operation process) for new systems, complex configurations, new services, or existing systems impacted by major changes.
Required location:
Serco applies smart working policy. The successful candidate can be requested to be occasionally on-site at the customer's premises (ESRIN).
Successful Candidate
Your Skills
- Master’s degree (or equivalent) in a relevant technical or scientific discipline (e.g., Space System Engineering).
- Good general knowledge of the satellites’ PDGSs.
- Strong and demonstrated background in System Engineering (at least 5 years’ experience in the role).
- Experience with programming and technical applications.
- Teamwork skills.
- Good communication and technical writing skills with capabilities to synthesize.
- Good organizational skills.
- Methodical and proactive, with initiative and capability to work autonomously.
- Problem-solving and creativity-oriented attitude.
- Proficiency in written and spoken English.
Highly Desirable Skills
- Knowledge of the ESA Missions’ PDGSs.
- Experience in ESA internal engineering processes.
- Knowledge of Earth Observation context.
- Knowledge of ESA-applied standards (e.g., ECSS) and applications (e.g., ServiceNow/TellUS).
- Knowledge in service provisioning (e.g., ITIL) and in project management (e.g., PMI-PMP).
Relocation :
Rome's central location in Italy offers excellent transportation links within the city and across the country. The city is well-connected by a network of highways and railways, with Ciampino Airport or Fiumicino, providing convenient access to international destinations.
Serco provides relocation support for all EU passport holders planning to move to Rome and join Serco Italia S.p.A
On Offer
- Competitive Salary.
- Great career opportunities in the Space industry
- Comprehensive package of benefits offered by the company, such as life insurance and health insurance.
- Engaging company events to foster team spirit.
- Hybrid working model to support work-life balance.
- Opportunity to work in an international environment.
About Serco
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 likes of ESA, CNES, EUMETSAT, EUSPA, ASI and NASA. We offer space capabilities 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. With over 55 years history in the space sector Serco is well placed to contribute to National strategies across Europe and the globe We work within the heart of the space sector so understand the challenges our customers face. When it comes to recruitment we are experts in sourcing the very best talent within space engineering, earth observation, satellite communications and cyber security. We have placed hundreds of people from post graduates through to C-suite executives into space agencies, satellite operators, manufacturers, system integrators, consultancies, earth observation/remote sensing, launch providers and much more.
