Junior System Engineer

**Posting Date:** 5 Nov 2026

City: Roma

Location: Roma, IT, 00144

Contract Type: Permanent

Division: Electronics and System Engineering

Level of experience: Junior

RINA is a global knowledge company where expertise travels across borders, disciplines, and industries. Every day, we collaborate on solving complex challenges that no single field could tackle alone. With a presence in more than 70 countries and 160 years of heritage, we turn individual know-how into collective progress.

We are currently recruiting for a Junior System Engineer to join our office in Rome within the Electronics and System Engineering Division.

Mission

Provide specialized technical and engineering support for configuration management, airworthiness, and maintenance activities related to aircraft and aircraft engines, contributing to the development, technical documentation control and certification of aeronautical products in compliance with industry regulations.

Key Accountabilities

Client Support & Technical Supervision

• Support the client in assessing design solutions and ensuring compliance with mission and contractual requirements.

• Support for drafting technical specifications for aircraft with respect to the following macro-sectors: aerostructures, avionics, onboard systems, armament, engines, simulation systems, and mission planning systems;

• Review and validate engineering documentation, analyses, and verification plans from contractors or suppliers.

• Support to continuing airworthiness activities.

• Technical analysis of system issues.

• Collaboration in maintenance processes.

System Integration Support

• Support system integration planning activities, including requirements and interface management.

• Participation in supporting the evaluation of detailed technical solutions during program progress meetings (System Requirements Review, SRR; Preliminary Design Review, PDR; Critical Design Review, CDR; etc.) for aircraft, simulation systems, and mission planning systems;

Documentation and Reporting

• Support to system configuration management.

• Contribute to system integration documentation, including test and commissioning plans, reports, and interface documentation.

• Support the update and maintenance of system-level technical documentation.

Quantity Takeoffs and Cost Estimates:

• Aid in the preparation of material Quantity Takeoffs

• Cost Estimates

Management of bidding documents for Engineering projects.

Education

Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering

Qualifications

* Degree grade (master's or specialist): 110/110 or higher.

• Certified knowledge of English language (B2 or higher).

• At least 1 year of post-graduate work experience in the preparation of the documentation necessary for the design of defense systems in the field of avionics system and platforms.

• Use of Engineering tools: Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Preferential/Rewarding Elements During Evaluation

• Knowledge of 2D/3D rendering software or CAD.

• Familiarity with both civil and military aeronautical regulations.

Competencies

* FORESIGHT & INSIGHT - Context awareness adopting a systemic perspective and informed decision making.

• WORKPLACE DYNAMICS - Resourcefulness in shaping progress and working efficiently.

• INTERPERSONAL INFLUENCE - Skills and strategies we use to interact effectively with others.

• DOMAIN & BUSINESS ACUMEN - Applying a scientific approach and critical thinking in operations and solution development within area of expertise.

• PERSONAL EMPOWERMENT - Ownership for life, work and results, striving to grow professionally and personally.

Compensation Data

The salary range and job grade for this position are defined based on objective, role-related criteria and responsibilities in accordance with **CCNL RINA** (CNEL code I480). The gross annual salary range foreseen is between **€31.000 and €36.000** and will be finally defined on candidate’s professional experience, qualifications, competencies and overall alignment with the role.In addition, an annual variable compensation component is provided, based on both Company and individual performance objectives in accordance with the current policies and collective agreements. The overall compensation package is complemented by the Company's welfare.

At RINA, your growth drives our innovation. We bring together engineers, inspectors, digital minds and specialists from more than 100 nationalities, creating an environment where diverse perspectives sharpen how we think, collaborate and deliver.

Flexibility and respect drive how we work. We are committed to building a workplace where every person feels valued and empowered to develop their potential. RINA provides equal employment opportunities and does not discriminate on any basis. We are compliant with Italian Law n. 68/99.