About ALMA Sistemi
Alma Sistemi S.r.l., established in 2005 and headquartered in Rome, is an Italian SME specialised in advanced engineering and consultancy services for the aerospace, defence and security sectors. Its multidisciplinary portfolio covers business development, project and proposal management, market analysis, systems and software engineering, and Mechanical and Electrical Ground Support Equipment (MGSE/EGSE), bridging research, technology development (RTD) projects and industrial programmes, and turning complex requirements into reliable, mission-ready solutions.
With over 15 years of experience, Alma Sistemi has supported European institutions, research organisations and prime contractors in designing and delivering mission-critical systems. Core activities span Earth Observation, Navigation Applications, satellite checkout systems and payload test equipment, all developed in full compliance with ESA ECSS standards and the highest industry requirements.
As an ISO 9001:2015 certified company, Alma Sistemi applies rigorous quality assurance and process management across engineering, documentation, and supplier qualification, delivering dependable systems that consistently meet mission-critical requirements in aerospace and defence programmes.
What We Do
Project & Proposal Management – End-to-end support for ESA, EU and national programmes, from bid preparation to full project lifecycle coordination.
Business Development & Market Analysis – Strategic services for research organisations and industry to identify opportunities, analyse markets and strengthen competitiveness.
Systems & Software Engineering – Advanced expertise in Earth Observation image processing and in the design of checkout and control systems for satellites and payloads.
Mechanical & Electrical Ground Support Equipment (MGSE/EGSE) – Design, development and verification of ground support equipment, fully compliant with ESA ECSS standards.
Quality Assurance & Standards Implementation – Application of ISO 9001:2015 and ECSS requirements across engineering, documentation and supplier management, ensuring reliable and repeatable results.
Domains & Applications
Alma Sistemi designs and delivers solutions across four core domains of the space sector.
Earth Observation (EO)
Development of application services and image-processing chains for data exploitation by public authorities, research bodies and industry.
Checkout & Test Equipment (EGSE/MGSE)
Design, development and verification of electrical and mechanical ground support equipment for satellite and payload integration and testing, fully ECSS-aligned.
Value-Added Services
Turning RTD outcomes into operational tools (custom software, data fusion, dashboards) that bridge research and real-world industry needs.
Navigation Applications (GNSS/PNT)
Innovative positioning, navigation and timing solutions that enable operational services and decision-support across multiple use cases.
How We Work
Alma Sistemi maintains a robust quality management system that governs every phase of the project lifecycle. As an ISO 9001:2015 certified company, we implement quality-controlled processes for requirements definition, engineering, documentation and supplier qualification, ensuring consistency and reliability across aerospace and defence projects.
For MGSE and EGSE development, our design, documentation and testing workflows are fully ECSS-compliant, with strict focus on verification, validation, traceability and compliance testing. This approach ensures that all equipment meets the demanding technical standards of institutional and industrial programmes and is fully ready for deployment in aerospace and defence missions.
Leadership
Alma Sistemi is led by Alessio Di Iorio, Managing Director and majority stakeholder, with a proven track record in aerospace and defence engineering management. His leadership combines strategic vision with hands-on technical expertise, ensuring continuity and innovation across projects.
The company relies on a dedicated core team of specialised engineers, complemented by a network of professionals engaged on a project basis. This structure allows Alma Sistemi to tailor its resources to the specific technical requirements of European space and defence programmes, guaranteeing flexibility without compromising quality.
