Telespazio - Junior Spacecraft Operations Engineer

Leonardo; Italia; Hybrid; EUR 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13th-month salary payment

Performance bonus

Welfare Vouchers €250/year

Meal Vouchers €9/day

Continuous learning opportunities

Job summary

Leonardo Space Division is seeking a Junior Spacecraft Operations Engineer to join our Flight Control Team. You will help prepare and execute satellite flight operations across all mission phases, including LEOP and commissioning, while developing flight procedures and databases.

You will support system validation tests and mission simulations, monitor satellite health, analyze trends, and assist in anomaly investigations.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in aerospace or related field.
• 2–3 years in satellite operations or related academic project work.
• Fluent in English with willingness to travel for missions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, plan, and execute satellite flight operations across mission phases including LEOP and routine ops.
• Develop and maintain Flight Operations Plans, procedures, and satellite databases.
• Contribute to system validation tests and mission simulations.
• Monitor health and performance, analyze trends, and support anomaly investigations.
• Support MCC validation and coordinate satellite activity schedules.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Master's Degree in Aerospace/ Astronautical/ Electronic/ Telecommunications Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

Python

C++

Java

Job description

Job Description:

Closer to Space, closer to the Future: join Telespazio - Leonardo Space Division!

Leonardo is a leading global industrial group in Aerospace, Defence and Security, delivering advance multi-domain technologies across Helicopters, Aircraft, Aerostructures, Electronics, Cybersecurity, and Space. As part of the Leonardo Space Division, Telespazio a joint venture between Leonardo (67%) and Thales (33%) , is a global reference in the field of satellite solutions and services. With a workforce of over 3.500 professionals across its offices in Europe and around the world, Telespazio operates an international network of Space Centres and Teleports, offering cutting-edge solutions 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 Satellite Operations Area at the Fucino Space Centre, we are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Junior Spacecraft Operations Engineer to join our Flight Control Team. In this role, you will be actively involved in supporting in-orbit spacecraft operations and preparing future satellite missions at one of the world's premier commercial spaceports.

RESPONSIBILITIES & ACTIVITIES

• Operations Preparation & Execution: Assist in preparing, planning, and executing satellite flight operations across all mission phases, including Launch and Early Orbit Phase (LEOP), Commissioning, and Routine operations.
• Flight Documentation & Database Management: Support the development, testing, validation, and maintenance of Flight Operations Plans (FOP), operational procedures, satellite databases, and critical flight tools.
• Testing & Simulation Campaigns: Contribute to the preparation and execution of System Validation Tests (SVT) with the satellite on the ground, participate in mission simulation campaigns, and support operational readiness activities.
• In-Orbit Operations & Anomaly Resolution: Monitor satellite health and status, assist in long-term trend analyses and performance assessments, and support the investigation of operational events and anomalies across satellite and ground segment elements.
• Control Centre Operations & Training: Support the operational validation of the Mission Control Centre (MCC), assist in providing training to operational personnel, and coordinate satellite activity schedules with system-level operations.
• Technical Reporting & Reviews: Prepare technical notes, generate mission operations reports, and participate in technical meetings and project reviews.

REQUIREMENTS

Academic Background & Experience:

• Master's Degree in Aerospace, Astronautical, Electronic, or Telecommunications Engineering.
• Desirable: 2-3 years of experience in satellite operations; alternatively, academic project experience, master's thesis work, or internships focused on satellite operations, flight dynamics, or space mission design/analysis will be highly considered.

Technical Skills and IT Tools:

• Solid programming and software development skills, with proficiency in MATLAB and at least one of the following languages: Python, C++, or Java .
• Knowledge of satellite subsystems, space mission phases (LEOP, Commissioning, Routine), and ground segment/Mission Control Centre architectures.
• Familiarity with satellite databases, flight operations procedures, and system validation testing (SVT) concepts.

Soft Skills:

• System-minded approach with strong analytical, synthesis, and problem-solving skills.
• High self-motivation, discipline, and a results-oriented mindset.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a strong capability for teamwork in complex, technical environments.
• Flexibility and adaptability to dynamic operational scenarios.

Language & Mobility Requirements:

• Fluency in written and spoken English.
• Availability for business trips and support to shift work during critical operational phases (e.g., LEOP, Commissioning), if required

WHAT WE OFFER

• Our Applicable Collective Labor Agreement is the CCNL for the Private Metalworking Industry and Plant Installation Sector .
• Working Arrangement: Hybrid / On-site .
• Employment Category: Employee .
• Contract Type: Permanent-term .
• 13th-month salary payment .
• Performance bonus linked to business results.
• Welfare Vouchers worth €250 per year.
• Meal Vouchers worth €9,00 per day, usable at the company canteen or for external expenses.
• Continuous learning and development opportunities to enhance both technical expertise and interpersonal skills.

The Company reserves the right to assess the job grade and compensation package based on objective criteria identified during the recruitment process and in line with the seniority level of the selected candidate and the position itself, in compliance with the principles of fairness, transparency, and equal opportunities