Systems engineering plays a key role in ensuring that the spacecraft will be capable of successfully achieving the mission objectives, overseeing the design, integration and functionality of the spacecraft subsystems, ensuring that all the subsystems seamlessly work together. This involves performing mission functional analysis, formulating technical requirements, designing systems architecture, coordinating across multidisciplinary teams, overseeing system level testing and supporting the mission from the initial concept to the final phases.

• AOCS requirements (pointing accuracy and stability).

• AOCS architecture @equipment level.

• Equipment engagement and Determination and Control strategy for any Ops mode.

• AOCS control modes and transitions among modes.

• Interface with other subsystems and discipline.

• Sizing of equipment (Actuators torque (max and min); Momentum storage.

• Propulsion System requirements.

• Justification of the propulsion system technology.

• Propulsion System architecture and configuration (Number and location of the thruster; Main equipment and interfaces among them).

• Propulsion System sizing (Propellant mass; Propellant storage equipment size).

• Interface with other subsystems and discipline.

• Power budget and energy budget according to the system operative modes.

• System architecture @equipment level (hardware selection) including solar array arrangement, battery (energy storage). arrangement, regulation and control structure, distribution elements and protection elements.

• Sizing of the main equipment (i.e. solar array and battery, at least).

• Interface/interaction with other subsystems and disciplines.

• Design the software architecture of a real satellite.

• Program fault detection algorithms.​

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• Communication system requirements (Frequency and bandwidth; Data rate and data volume à data storage to OBC; Power (i.e. power consumption for RX/TX), mass, volume; EIRP and G/Ts).

• CommSys architecture.

• Interface with other subsystems and disciplines.

• Thermal requirements.

• Table(s) with operative and survival ranges for the main equipment.

• CAD model for thermal analysis.

• Thermal analysis in the extreme cases.

• Thermal system architecture and configuration.

• Sizing of the main thermal system equipment.

• Laboratory duties. 

• Electronic and pcb design for small satellites-

• Test procedures and test reports.

• Procedure definition. 

• Flatsat activities.​

• Design and write a software architecture for a cubesats and flatsat.

• Keep the ground station updated.

• Design and build the necessary components to make it functional.

• Check and maintain the ground station hardware.

• Test the hardware.

• Manage communication between the team and the stakeholders/suppliers as well as possible contractors and PhDs working with us.

• Keep the social media updated and active with long term posting schedules. Keep the cubesat fans engaged.

• Manage of the team website.

• Shirts and sweaters design.

• Oversee communication between the CubeSat team, stakeholders, and suppliers, ensuring efficient coordination with contractors, PhD researchers, and partners.

• Maintain a clear understanding of market trends and integrate space economy insights into project planning and execution.

• Assist with budget management and financial forecasting for CubeSat development, identifying opportunities for cost optimization and revenue generation.

• Collaborate with business development teams to secure new partnerships, clients, and funding.

• Develop business strategies to ensure the CubeSat mission is commercially viable and competitive in the space economy.

• Ensure compliance with space regulations, licensing, and international agreements.

• Regularly update internal teams on project progress, market analysis, and financial health.