Satellite Telecommunication 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.

Satellite Telecommunication System Engineer

Inside the SATCOM Business Line Engineering Department in Rome, we are looking for a Satellite Telecommunication 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.

• The ideal candidate shall comply with the following requirements:

  • Master Degree in telecommunications engineering;

  • At least 2 years of work experience in the SATCOM field;

  • English (Level B2 minimum);

  • Basic knowledge of satellite bandwidth technologies (iDirect, Hughes, Newtech, Comtech);

  • Knowledge of IP network engineering and holding of relevant technology certifications (e.g. Cisco, Fortinet, Juniper) is considered a plus.

Duties

The selected candidate will be in charge of the following activities:

• Technical management of bids, project and R&D activities;

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

• Develop architectural designs and models;

• Define and manage interfaces between solution elements;

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

• Write technical proposals for customers;

• Create, manage and control design documentation (ICDs, TRSs, SSDD) as well as associated solution baselines.

• Troubleshoot the system design and provide suggestions or solutions;

• Provide L3 support to customers;

• Identify and define ground segment product and technology needs for future satellite communication services;

• Provide High Level and Low Level Design documentation.

Education and Seniority

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

• At least 2 years of work experience in the SATCOM field desiderable;

• Good knowledge of the English language is required (Level B2 minimum).

Technical skills and IT tools:

• Experience in engineering of complex systems and solutions;

• Knowledge of ECSS space programme design, development, verification, validation, and integration processes;

• Understanding of core networking concepts and protocols such as Ethernet, IPv4, IPv6, DHCP, NAT, NTP, IPsec VPN, etc.;

• Understanding of routing protocols such as BGP, OSPF, IS-IS;

• Knowledge of routing technologies (such as MPLS, SD-WAN, SATCOM, etc) and WAN architectures;

•  Knowledge of satellite communications systems architecture and technologies;

• Capability to understand a link budget analysis for systems in GEO orbit (knowledge of modulation techniques and processes/elements in the end-to-end link);

• Knowledge of satellite baseband technology like, Hughes Jupiter, iDirect, Comtech or Newtech will be considered a plus.

Soft skills:

• Ability to run projects independently;

• Proactive attitude;

• Team player with communication skills and able to work in multidisciplinary teams;

• Continuous Improvement and Forward Thinking attitude.

Additional requirements:

• Availability for business trips;

• Experience with IBM DOORS for requirements management (nice to have);

• Knowledge of Model Based System Engineering practices and tools, such as Arcadia Capella for MBSE System Engineering Methodology (nice to have);

• Previous 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;

• Free access to online learning platform with courses from top universities;

• Opportunities for international experiences.

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:

Primary Location:

IT - Roma - Via Tiburtina, 965

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Contract Type:

Permanent

Hybrid Working: