Head Of Satellite System Engineering, AOCS And Propulsion
Milan, Lombardy, Italy
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Matteo Battilana is a seasoned satellite systems engineer with 20+ years of experience leading AOCS, GNC and propulsion engineering across major European aerospace firms. Currently Head of Satellite System Engineering, AOCS and Propulsion at OHB Italia, he directs multidisciplinary teams, drives proposal technical strategy and provides hands-on support for complex flight projects. He previously managed large engineering departments at Airbus Defence and Space and shaped NewSpace roadmaps as Head of System Engineering at LuxSpace, combining program delivery with R&D and budget stewardship. His background blends deep embedded and computer engineering roots with practical mission-level verification experience on flagship programs like MTG, AGILE and PRISMA. Known for translating stringent mission requirements into testable architectures, he also mentors career development and cross-border coordination in multi-stakeholder programs. Based in Milan with a Politecnico di Milano master’s in Space Engineering, he brings a rare mix of technical authority, operational rigor and proposal-level strategy.
10 years of coding experience
3 years of employment as a software developer
Master's degree Space Engineering, Master's degree Space Engineering at Politecnico di Milano
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Matteo Battilana - Head Of Satellite System Engineering, AOCS And Propulsion