Senior Space DSP Engineer — LEO Communications

Leaf Space S.r.l.; Como; Hybrid; EUR 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welfare platform

Meal vouchers

Hybrid work policy

Training opportunities

Job summary

Leaf Space S.r.l. in Lomazzo (Como), Italy, seeks a Senior DSP Engineer for Space-Based Mesh Networks. You will design and optimize high‑performance DSP algorithms for satellite links, implement HDL blocks, and partner with RF, antenna, and spacecraft teams to ensure seamless integration in a space‑qualified hardware platform.

The role demands hands‑on FPGA development, radiation‑tolerant design, and strong communication skills. Hybrid work model; relocation to Italy required.

Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in DSP, communications, or space systems.
• Strong background in digital communications theory and PHY‑layer design.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement DSP algorithms for satellite communications and cross‑link links.
• Develop real‑time DSP pipelines for radiation‑tolerant embedded systems and FPGA accelerators.
• Model RF/optical link performance including Doppler and orbital dynamics.
• Write HDL for signal processing blocks and PHY modules; optimize for low latency.
• Collaborate with RF, antenna, networking, and spacecraft teams; support reviews.

Skills

C/C++

MATLAB

Python

FPGA development

HDL (Verilog/VHDL/SystemVerilog/Chisel

Real-time optimization

Cross-disciplinary communication

Education

Master’s or PhD in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Verilog/VHDL/SystemVerilog/Chisel

FPGA toolchains

MATLAB/Python modelling

Job description

Leaf Space S.r.l. in Lomazzo (Como), Italy, seeks a Senior DSP Engineer for Space-Based Mesh Networks. You will design and optimize high‑performance DSP algorithms for satellite links, implement HDL blocks, and partner with RF, antenna, and spacecraft teams to ensure seamless integration in a space‑qualified hardware platform.

The role demands hands‑on FPGA development, radiation‑tolerant design, and strong communication skills. Hybrid work model; relocation to Italy required.