Space Systems Operations Engineer – Galileo & GNSS (Hybrid)

Leonardo; Italia; Hybrid; EUR 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13th-month salary

Performance bonus

Welfare vouchers €250/year

Meal vouchers €8.50

Job summary

Leonardo through its Telespazio Space Division seeks a System Operations Engineer to support the Galileo Second Generation program. You will be embedded at ESA/ESTEC to help define operational concepts and ensure readiness for space and ground operations.

The role is based at the Fucino Space Centre (L'Aquila, Italy) with an expected secondment to ESA/ESTEC in Noordwijk (Netherlands) for about 1.5 years. Hybrid work arrangement is offered under a permanent contract.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in aerospace, electronics, telecommunications engineering or equivalent.
• Experience in space systems engineering or space operations.
• Working knowledge of GNSS and Galileo system architecture.
• Ability to work autonomously and take initiative.
• Good command of English (B2).
• Familiarity with software tools and a hands-on attitude.

Responsibilities

• Support the definition, consolidation and maintenance of the G2G System and Mission Operations Concept (OpsCon).
• Derive and consolidate operational requirements, ensuring traceability to technical specifications.
• Contribute to migration strategies from G1G to G2G and coexistence plans.
• Analyze and model operational processes and mission timelines.
• Define the operations organization, roles, and interfaces.
• Assess contractor deliverables against requirements and support ESA reviews.
• Plan and support operational validation campaigns.
• Assist the system through mission phases up to Operations Readiness Review.

Education

Master's Degree in Aerospace / Electronic / Telecommunications Engineering or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Leonardo through its Telespazio Space Division seeks a System Operations Engineer to support the Galileo Second Generation program. You will be embedded at ESA/ESTEC to help define operational concepts and ensure readiness for space and ground operations.

The role is based at the Fucino Space Centre (L'Aquila, Italy) with an expected secondment to ESA/ESTEC in Noordwijk (Netherlands) for about 1.5 years. Hybrid work arrangement is offered under a permanent contract.