Satellite Communication System Engineer

Job Description:

Closer to Space, closer to the Future: join Telespazio!

Telespazio, a joint venture between Leonardo (67%) and Thales (33%), is a global leader in satellite solutions and services. Established in Italy in 1961 and headquartered in Rome, the company is a key player in the Space Alliance, a strategic partnership with Thales Alenia Space, offering a comprehensive suite of cutting-edge space services. With over 3.300 professionals across its subsidiaries in Europe and Latin America, Telespazio operates a vast international network of Space Centers and Teleport stations, providing innovative solutions that drive progress in Geoinformation Services, Satellite Systems and Operations and Satellite Communications.

Join us as we continue to push the boundaries of what’s possible in Space.

Inside the SATCOM LoB Engineering department in Rome, we are looking for a Satellite Communication System Engineer.

• About the job

  • As a member of the LoB SATCOM Engineering, you will be supporting activities relating to telecommunications ground and user segment technologies and products.

  • You will work in international multidisciplinary teams that apply a ECSS based methodology for the design, development and validation of systems. Your team consists of representatives of the customer, suppliers of subsystems and other technical or program management figures. In the team you are responsible of the delivery of system engineering outputs.

  • This role will support the definition and development of solution requirements, designs and IVVQ deliverables across a number of bids and projects/products.

• Duties:

  • Support to technical management of project and R&D activities;

  • Write and decompose system requirements and define the best method for verification;

  • Develop conceptual designs and models;

  • Define and manage interfaces between solution elements;

  • Perform scientific analysis to contribute to R&D activities;

  • Write technical responses for customers.

• Technical competencies:

  • Academic knowledge of TLC and SATCOM technical architectures,  as well as Digital Signal Processing;

  • Knowledge of ECSS or INCOSE system engineering methodologies and principles;

  • Ability to analyse link budgets for TLC systems, if needed;

  • Knowledge of IP network engineering concepts.

• Behavioural competencies:

  • Ability to work autonomously;

  • Good analytical, organizational and reporting skills;

  • Proactive attitude to solve problems and an interest in innovative technologies;

  • Team working.

• Education

  • Master degree in STEM disciplines, with preference to telecommunication engineering;

  • Knowledge of English Language at proficient level (B2 level as a minimum is mandatory);

• Additional requirements (Nice to have);

  • Holding of relevant IP network certifications, such as Cisco, Fortinet, etc.;

  • Experience with IBM DOORS for requirements management;

  • Knowledge of Model Based System Engineering practices and tools, such as Arcadia Capella for MBSE System Engineering Methodology;

  • Experience in R&D activities for Italian and European institutions, such as ASI, ESA, UE will be considered as an asset.

What We Offer:

• A stimulating and dynamic working environment with flexible working hours

• Hybrid working (onsite and off-site)

• Comprehensive health insurance

• Meal voucher, company canteen and employee welfare programs 

• Opportunities for international experiences

• One-year fixed-term contract, with the possibility of renewal based on performance

Why Telespazio: At Telespazio, the well-being, safety, and development of our people are at the heart of our corporate culture. We actively foster an inclusive, diverse, and stimulating work environment, promoting the principles of equity and the value of diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or age.

Seniority:

Junior

Primary Location:

IT - Roma - Via Tiburtina, 965

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hybrid Working:

Hybrid