Senior RF Systems Engineer - Hybrid Space Comm Architect

Blackshark; Milano; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welfare platform

Meal vouchers

Hybrid work policy

Training opportunities

Job summary

Leaf Space is seeking a Senior RF Systems Engineer to own the RF/communications architecture for TreeNet. You will drive link-budget analyses, define MAC/PHY behavior, and collaborate with external node designers to ensure RF interfaces meet architectural intent.

The role requires 7+ years in RF systems, hands-on experience with space-to-ground links, and a strong background in Python for simulations. The position is hybrid and based in Lomazzo, Italy, with a competitive 60–80k EUR salary and

Qualifications

• MSc (or equivalent) in Telecommunications Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
• 7+ years of professional RF systems experience with architecture-level contributions.
• Proven track record with link budget analysis for space or long-range RF systems.

Responsibilities

• Own RF/communications architecture and drive its evolution across the product lifecycle.
• Lead link budget engineering across multiple configurations and orbital scenarios.
• Design and specify MAC/PHY behavior and channel access strategy.
• Support verification and validation activities for RF/comms performance claims.
• Interface with external node designers/producers and internal teams to align architecture with implementation.
• Translate architectural decisions into concrete requirements for hardware/firmware teams.
• Provide technical leadership and review deliverables (architecture docs, analyses).

Skills

RF link budget analysis

Digital communications

Orbital mechanics

Python

Technical documentation

Space-to-ground links

ISL architectures

RF hardware-in-the-loop

Systems mindset

English communication

Education

MSc in Telecommunications Engineering or related field

Tools

Python

Job description

Leaf Space is seeking a Senior RF Systems Engineer to own the RF/communications architecture for TreeNet. You will drive link-budget analyses, define MAC/PHY behavior, and collaborate with external node designers to ensure RF interfaces meet architectural intent.

The role requires 7+ years in RF systems, hands-on experience with space-to-ground links, and a strong background in Python for simulations. The position is hybrid and based in Lomazzo, Italy, with a competitive 60–80k EUR salary and