Spacecraft Environment & Charging Engineer

Deadline to apply: 13/05/2026

We are looking for a ​Space Environment & Charging Engineer/Expert​ on behalf of and in support to our client for their location in ​Fino Mornasco, Italy​. This position is also open for freelancers and candidates looking to work remotely from within the EU.

Please note, the successful candidate will be employed by ATG Europe (or one of its subsidiaries). Furthermore, upon selection, they will be subject to a general security screening performed by an external provider (further information will be provided at interview stage).

The successful candidate will be tasked with, but not limited to:

• Analyze and predict spacecraft charging effects (external and internal) and assess ESD risks for GEO missions;

• Perform external and internal charging analyses for spacecraft components and materials (e.g., antennas, solar arrays, dielectrics, harness zones);

• Develop and implement ESD/EMC mitigation and protection strategies across subsystems;

• Ensure compliance with space environment and EMC standards (e.g., ECSS, MIL);

• Oversee grounding and bonding architectures to minimize charging risks;

• Support the full development lifecycle, from early design through testing, qualification, and in-orbit operations;

• Prepare and review technical documentation and verification plans for charging/ESD at all system levels;

• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams and contribute to institutional space programs.

ATG is dedicated to diversity and inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer. Regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, handicap (categorie protette L.68/99 art.1) or any other reason protected by relevant state or municipal legislation, we are pleased to consider all eligible candidates for employment.

Requirements

Please ensure that your CV clearly explains how you meet the mandatory requirements. If it doesn’t align completely with the essential criteria, it could result in rejection.

• A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering;

• At least 3 years of relevant experience;

• Experience with external surface charging analysis of external spacecraft areas (antennas, solar panels, MLI, dielectric surfaces);

• Experience with internal charging analysis within dielectrics, cavities, harness routing zones;

• Experience in ESD/EMC protection strategies for harnesses, subsystems, solar arrays, antennas and dielectric surfaces in general;

• Knowledge of plasma interaction theory and induced effects, electrostatic potential distribution, emission/collection processes (photoemission, secondary electron emission), and radiation-induced conductivity effects;

• Familiarity with Space Standards (e.g. ECSS-E-ST-20-07C/-20-06C, MIL-STD-461G);

• Capability to oversee grounding and bonding architectures;

• Capability to draft and evaluate documentation pertaining to charging/ESD verification tests at equipment, subsystem and system level;

• Good attitude towards teaming and multi-disciplinary approaches;

• Experience with Institutional Programs in the Space Field;

• Full comprehensive capability of Windows Office package;

• Experience using SPIS software (Spacecraft Plasma Interaction Software) for charging analyses is an asset;

• Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the EU;

• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.

Please submit your application in English via the apply button below. Applications submitted in other languages will not be considered.

Early applications are encouraged as they allow for a smooth and efficient recruitment process. Please do not wait until the deadline to submit your application.