Principal SAR System Engineer

Posting Date: 27 Oct 2025

City: Roma

Location:

Roma, IT, 128

Contract Type: Permanent

Division: Electronics and System Engineering

Level of experience: Senior

RINA is currently recruiting for a Principal SAR System Engineer to join its office in ROME within the Electronics and System Engineering Division.

Mission

We are looking for a Senior SAR System Engineer with deep expertise in synthetic aperture radar design, signal processing, and image performance optimization. This role will drive the technical direction of next-generation SAR payload.

Key Accountabilities

Lead SAR payload architecture, RF chain design, and antenna specifications
Develop SAR acquisition modes (Stripmap, Spotlight, ScanSAR)
Define image quality metrics (NESZ, resolution, ambiguity ratios)
Collaborate with AI/ML teams on onboard processing algorithms
Oversee calibration, radiometric accuracy, and commissioning phases
Interface with ground segment for data exploitation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering General or Aerospace Engineering

Qualifications

15+ years of experience in SAR system development
Expertise in SAR processing algorithms and RF payload design
Experience with X-band, onboard processing, and data compression
Strong analytical skills and experience with ESA/ECSS environments

Competencies

ADDRESS THE WAY - Have a big picture of different situations and reinterpret it in a perspective way
BUILD NETWORK - Forge trust relationships, across departments, and outside the organization
CLIENT INTIMACY - Embrace internal and external client needs, expectations, and requirements to ensure maximum satisfaction
EARN TRUST - Take everyone's opinion into account and remain open to diversity
MAKE EFFECTIVE DECISIONS - Structure activities according to priorities, actions, resources and constraint
MANAGE EMOTIONS - Recognise one's and other's emotions and express and regulate one's reactions
PIONEER CHANGE - Actively embrace change and benefit from the new circumstances
PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT - Promote commitment by keeping promises as a Role Model
THINK FORWARD - Capitalise on experiences and translate them into action plans for the future

RINA is a multinational company providing a wide range of services in the energy, marine, certification, infrastructure & mobility, industry, research & development sectors. Our business model covers the full process of project development, from concept to completion.

At RINA, we endeavor to create a work environment where every single person is valued and encouraged to develop new ideas. We provide equal employment opportunities and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected and safe from discrimination or harassment of any kind. We are also compliant to the Italian Law n. 68/99.