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 ESA and NASA.
Serco Italia S.p.A. is one of the top 50 World Space Manufacturing and Service companies with a long history of providing Earth Observation operations, maintenance and front-end services to the European Space Agency.
The company also offers vast experience to a huge number of IT and space markets including: central governments, defence organisations, the aerospace industry and commercial companies.
We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Product Assurance Engineer to join the Copernicus and Destination Earth (DestinE) services teams in Rome, Italy.
In this role, you will be responsible for various aspects of Software System Engineering, including software design, validation, troubleshooting, and interaction with users and industrial partners.
You will support the development and operations teams to ensure the effective implementation of system solutions, including automated testing pipelines and technical documentation.
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to two key European Earth Observation programs.
If you are experienced in software engineering, Linux environments, CI/CD practices, and enjoy working in collaborative technical teams, this position is perfect for you.
As a Product Assurance Engineer you will concentrate your activities on the following: Integration, Validation, and Verification (IVV): Support the integration, validation, and verification of software systems to ensure they meet operational requirements.
Documentation and Technical Support: Provide timely and effective technical support to external users and respond to inquiries related to system operations.
Review, update, and streamline technical documentation to ensure smooth communication between the Development and Operations teams.
Software Design and Troubleshooting: Assist in the solution design phase and collaborate with technical teams to provide insights and improvements.
Troubleshoot and solve technical issues, performing root-cause analysis and providing timely solutions.
CI/CD and Automation: Contribute to the design and implementation of automated testing pipelines, following Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) practices.
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See below what experience or knowledge you should bring: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Technology, Engineering, or related technical disciplines, or equivalent professional experience.
2-3 years of experience in software system engineering, with a focus on integration, validation, and operational support.
Software Testing: Proficiency in developing test plans and writing test reports.
Containerization: Experience with containerized applications (e.g., Docker).
Operating Systems: Proficiency in Linux/Unix environments, including scripting for automation.
Programming: Working knowledge of programming languages such as Python.
CI/CD Tools: Experience with code versioning and CI/CD tools such as Git, Jenkins, GitLab, etc.
Ability to write and maintain technical documentation, including procedures and system design documents.
Familiarity with ticketing systems such as Jira for tracking issues, managing anomalies, and reporting status updates.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret and respond to complex mission data.
Ability to anticipate and recognize potential issues.
Experience working in environments related to Earth Observation or similar technical fields.
Fluent in spoken and written English.
Understanding of system engineering processes, including design, validation, and deployment.
Preferred Qualifications: Agile/DevOps: Familiarity with Agile and DevOps practices.
Containers Orchestration: Experience with Kubernetes for managing containerized environments.
Cloud Infrastructure: Familiarity with cloud infrastructure and pipeline deployment.
Database Knowledge: Experience with relational (e.g., PostgreSQL) and NoSQL (e.g., Solr) databases.
Critical Thinking: Strong analytical skills, with the ability to work independently and manage priorities effectively.
Other Skills: Earth Observation Knowledge: Understanding of Earth Observation satellite data products and formats.
Programs Knowledge: Knowledge of Copernicus and Destination Earth (DestinE) programs is a plus.
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.
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. DE&I Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Serco is based on a culture where every voice is heard and every employee feels valued.
Working together as one team, we can enhance the experience of our people and teams, improve the value of our solutions to better serve the missions of our customers, and make an impact in our world.
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.