Job Category: R&D / Space Systems

Job Type: Full-time

Experience: 3+ years in space systems engineering, mission management or payload development

Remote working: Possible, based on program phases, reviews and integration campaigns

Domain: Space robotics

Location: Pisa, Italy

How you will make an impact

At Fluid Wire Robotics, we are developing a new generation of dexterous robotic manipulators for extreme environments, from deep underwater to outer space and even radioactive zones. One of the most strategic milestones in our roadmap is the in-orbit demonstration of our Fluid Wire technology planned for 2028 and supported by the EIC Accelerator. In this role, you will help turn that objective into a real mission: defining the path from internal technology maturation to flight-ready execution. Working at the intersection of aerospace engineering, systems planning and external coordination, you will connect our technical teams with the partners, reviews and schedules that make an orbital demonstration possible. Your contribution will help ensure that the 2028 mission is well structured, on time and ready to succeed in orbit.

What you’ll do

You’ll work within our Space Division, leading the system-level planning and mission coordination needed to bring Fluid Wire technology to orbit in 2028. You’ll collaborate closely with internal engineering teams, founders and external partners, interfacing directly with the In-Orbit Demonstration (IOD) service provider to define requirements, manage interfaces and keep the program aligned with mission constraints. This role combines space-systems engineering with hands-on mission management, and it requires both technical judgment and disciplined execution. Specifically, you’ll be responsible for the following main tasks:

• Design and structure the in-orbit demonstration mission. You will translate internal technology goals into a coherent mission concept, helping define top-level requirements, mission architecture, payload needs, major interfaces and the overall strategy to demonstrate Fluid Wire technology successfully in orbit.
• Own planning and schedule coordination for the 2028 mission. You will build and maintain the integrated activity plan, track milestones, dependencies and critical path items, and ensure that internal deliverables and external interfaces remain aligned with the target 2028 mission schedule. (*)
• Manage the relationship with the IOD service provider and other key partners. You will prepare inputs, follow up on actions, coordinate reviews and decision points, and make sure technical, programmatic and documentary exchanges are timely, clear and actionable.
• Support engineering readiness from design to operations preparation. Working with internal teams, you will help organize verification logic, documentation packages, test and integration planning, and the activities needed to reach launch, in-orbit operations and mission-success readiness. (**)

What you’ll bring

We’re looking for individuals who combine strong aerospace engineering foundations with structure, ownership and the ability to keep complex missions moving across multiple stakeholders.

To be successful in this role, you should have:

• Studies in aerospace engineering (master’s degree required).
• 3+ years of experience in space systems engineering, mission analysis, payload development, mission management or similar roles.
• Good understanding of the space-mission lifecycle, including requirements definition, interfaces, reviews, verification and readiness milestones.
• Ability to manage planning, schedules, risks and follow-up across technical and external workstreams.
• Confidence interfacing with external providers and coordinating multidisciplinary teams toward shared deadlines.
• Very good communication skills in English, with clear technical writing and a structured, execution-oriented mindset.

Nice to have

• (*) Experience with In-Orbit Demonstration, hosted-payload or other flight-demonstration missions involving external service providers or integrators.
• (**) Experience preparing or coordinating review and mission documentation such as requirement sets, interface documents, verification matrices, test plans or readiness packages.
• Familiarity with satellites, orbital mechanics, mission analysis or in-orbit operations concepts relevant to technology demonstrations.
• Exposure to ESA, ASI, EIC Accelerator or other publicly funded space programs.
• Experience in startup, robotics, aerospace or other deep-tech environments where speed, ownership and adaptability matter.

How to apply

Send your application to careers@fluidwirerobotics.com. Please, send us your CV and a short document describing a space system, payload or mission activity you helped design, plan or manage, highlighting your specific contribution.