Senior Space Segment Architect | D-Orbit · Teeming.ai
D-Orbit
D-Orbit provides space logistics that speed satellite deployment, extend mission life, and manage end-of-life disposal for satellite operators and agencies. The company operates as a B2B SaaS and…
D-Orbit provides space logistics that speed satellite deployment, extend mission life, and manage end-of-life disposal for satellite operators and agencies. The company operates as a B2B SaaS and…
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Are you ready to take your career to new heights? At D-Orbit, we're pioneering the future of space logistics and transportation. Established in 2011, our company is leading the way in helping businesses profitably and sustainably unlock the full potential of the final frontier.
As a member of our team, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside a diverse group of highly skilled individuals, all driven by a shared passion for innovation and excellence. Join us in our global mission to push the boundaries of what's possible and take your ambition to new heights. Apply now and join us in shaping the future of space.
The Senior Space Segment Architect plays a key role within the Business Unit Government & Defense, acting as the technical authority responsible for the definition, consolidation and evolution of the space segment architecture of complex institutional and defense missions.
The role requires strong system‑level expertise and the ability to translate mission objectives, customer needs and programmatic constraints into robust, compliant and cost‑effective space segment solutions. The Senior Space Segment Architect operates across all mission phases, from early concept and architectural trade‑offs to development, verification and delivery, interfacing closely with customers, partners and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
The position further contributes to proposal activities and to the definition of product roadmaps and long‑term development strategies, ensuring alignment between market evolution, institutional requirements and the company’s technology and business objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Skills & Qualifications
Hiring Process
Here’s how our hiring process works—simple and straightforward:
Application review
: We go through all applications, but we'll only reach out to candidates who closely match what we're looking for.
If you don’t hear from us, it means we’re not moving forward with your application at this time, but we may consider you profile for more aligned opening in the future!
First chat
: Selected candidates will have an informal meeting with us so we can get to know each other and talk through mutual expectations and goals.
Technical interviews
: Next, you’ll have
one or two
technical interviews, focused on your skills and how you approach challenges relevant to the role.
Offer
: If all goes well, we’ll send you an offer! Sometimes this stage can take a bit of time, as we like to carefully consider each candidate and make sure the fit with the team is just right.
We do our best to get back to everyone we interview, but sometimes things take longer than we'd like and updates might be a bit slow. If you've got any questions, just reach out to us!
We’re excited to get to know you and see if you might be the next person to help us reach new heights together!
Extra-UE ApplicantsThis is NOT a full remote job, so, you need VISA to work in
Define and lead the end-to-end space segment architecture for institutional, government and defense space missions, ensuring coherence across platform, payload and space segment elements.
Translate mission objectives and customer needs into consolidated space segment architectures, including system budgets, functional decomposition and interface definitions.
Drive system-level trade-offs and architectural decisions considering performance, cost, schedule, risk and program constraints.
Define and maintain space segment requirements, ensuring proper allocation to system and subsystem levels and full traceability across the lifecycle.
Develop and control key system budgets (mass, power, data, thermal, pointing), ensuring consistency with mission requirements and design maturity.
Coordinate interfaces between space segment, ground segment and launch segment, ensuring technical consistency and compatibility.
Support project execution by providing architectural guidance during design, AIT, verification and validation phases.
Lead and participate in system-level technical reviews and act as technical interface with customers, partners and institutional stakeholders.
Contribute to proposal and pre-sales activities by defining space segment concepts, architectures, development approaches and technical risk assessments.
Contribute within the BU technical team to the definition of product, system and technology roadmaps, aligned with corporate strategy and market trends.
Minimum 10+ years of professional experience in space system engineering and space segment architecture roles.
Proven experience in defining space segment architectures for institutional, governmental or defense missions.
Demonstrated experience covering the full development lifecycle of a satellite program, from early mission phases (Phase 0/A/B) through detailed design, AIT, verification, qualification and in‑orbit delivery.
Direct experience on ESA and Institutional programs (e.g.: EO programs like Copernicus, MoD programs), including familiarity with contractual frameworks, technical governance and ECSS compliance processes.
Ability to operate effectively within multi‑stakeholder institutional environments, interfacing with agencies, prime contractors and international partners throughout the program lifecycle.
Strong background in spacecraft system engineering, including requirements management, interfaces and system budgets.
Solid knowledge of ECSS standards and familiarity with institutional program environments (ESA, national agencies, defense).
Demonstrated ability to perform system-level trade-offs and manage technical complexity in multidisciplinary environments.
Experience interfacing with ground and launch segments and with multiple industrial partners.
Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to engage customers and stakeholders at senior technical level.
Experience in proposal preparation and early mission phase studies (Phase 0/A/B) is considered a strong asset.
Good communication skills and willingness to operate in an international and institutional environment.
Deep knowledge of AI tools.
Italy
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We can currently consider only applicants with an existing right to work in the country.
Some activities must be carried out in our facilities, many others are location-independent, and they can be performed effectively even remotely. This is why we don't measure the performance of people by how many hours they spend at the office: we only measure the outcome.
At D-Orbit, diversity and inclusivity are not just values, they are integral to our mission and the way we operate. We are committed to fostering an environment where all individuals are respected, valued, and celebrated for their unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace is not only the right thing to do, but it also leads to better decision making, innovation, and overall success. We actively strive to build a culture where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work, and where all voices are heard and valued. We are dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone feels safe, supported, and empowered to share their ideas, and where everyone is given equal opportunities to grow and excel. We believe that our differences make us stronger, and we will continue to work diligently to create an inclusive culture at D-Orbit that reflects this belief.
