Principal Systems Engineer

As Systems Engineer you will report to the Chief Technology Officer and will be responsible for coordinating and reviewing design, development, and testing activities for space applications. In this position, you will have the opportunity to work independently and autonomously with the support of an experienced multi-functional team from Argotec’s headquarters.

Specific

Duties Include:

Establishing our digital, model-based systems engineering environment Proposal support Assessing system performance, designing trades, and evaluating system effectiveness Development and management of program specifications Management of technical documents (Design Description, ICD, Test Procedures, Technical Specifications etc.)

Bachelor of Science degree in Science, Engineering, or other related STEM discipline and typically 14 or more years of Engineering or relevant experience (relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of education) US Citizenship or US Permanent Residency Excellent written and oral communication in English.

Team player and a "Do what it takes" attitude Progressive experience working in multi-disciplinary design and development teams

• Demonstrated knowledge of Systems Engineering principles and practices
• Progressive experience leading multi-disciplinary design and development teams
• Advanced understanding of requirements management, functional requirements parsing, derivation, and allocation; systems design, systems integration, technical risk identification and management strategies, and Verification and Validation (V&V) principles Great problem-solving skills.

• Background in Model-Based Systems Engineering
• Experience with requirements management and system modeling tools
• Experience or certification in INCOSE standards
• Background in the Space or Defense
• Progressive experience leading baseline definition and maturation in a complex development setting, including the use of high-impact trade studies
• Ability to establish and track Key Performance Indicators (KPI)

To conform to U.S. Government international trade regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce.

Annual incentive pay is based upon performance and commensurate with the level of the position.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision plans
• 401(k) with 100% match up to 8%
• Life insurance
• 3 weeks paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, this announcement is aimed at both sexes, under laws 903/77 and 125/91, and to people of all ages and all nationalities, under legislative decrees 215/03 and 216/03.

Argotec is committed to fostering an inclusive, accepting, and diverse environment free of discrimination based on race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Argotec is an Italian aerospace company specializing in the production of small satellite platforms (from 6U Cubesats up to +250kg-platforms) and innovative products to improve the comfort of space explorers. Thanks to its facilities and know-how, the company's activities follow the "all in-house" concept, which includes design, development, integration, qualification, and operational services. At Argotec, we're not just building satellites; we're shaping the future of space innovation.

Our selection process is tailored to each role and includes at least a call with our Talent Acquisition Team, a technical evaluation and a final in-person meeting. Your recruiter will share more insights during your first meeting with us! At Argotec, we thrive on diverse perspectives and unique strengths. Your individuality could be the missing piece to our puzzle! Even if you don't meet every skill listed above, we encourage you to apply if you're passionate about the role and believe you can contribute to our team's success.