Satellite Telecommunication System Engineer

Overview

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 offers a comprehensive suite of space services and operates a wide international network of Space Centers and Teleport stations. Join us as we continue to push the boundaries of what’s possible in Space.

Role: Satellite Telecommunication System Engineer. Location: Rome, within the SATCOM Business Line Engineering Department.

Responsibilities

• Technical management of bids, projects 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) and 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.

Qualifications

• Master degree in STEM disciplines, with preference to telecommunications engineering.
• At least 2 years of work experience in the SATCOM field (desiderable).
• Good knowledge of the English language (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 (MPLS, SD-WAN, SATCOM, etc) and WAN architectures.
• Knowledge of satellite communications systems architecture and technologies.
• Ability to understand a link budget analysis for systems in GEO orbit (modulation techniques and end-to-end link elements).
• Knowledge of satellite baseband technology (e.g., Hughes Jupiter, iDirect, Comtech or Newtech) is a plus.

Soft skills

• Ability to run projects independently.
• Proactive attitude and team player with strong communication skills; 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 (Arcadia Capella for MBSE) (nice to have).
• Previous experience in R&D activities for Italian and European institutions (ASI, ESA, UE) considered 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.

Location: IT - Roma - Via Tiburtina, 965. Contract Type: Permanent. Hybrid Working: Yes.