Software Network Engineer About Leaf Space Leaf Space is a rapidly growing scale-up company and a leading provider of ground segment as-a-service (GSaa S) solutions. Our innovative and proprietary concept is focused on providing satellite and launch vehicle connectivity as-a-service, enabling clients to efficiently manage their assets and fully exploit data. Our GSaa S solutions have been recognized by the market for their efficiency, security, and effectiveness in supporting different applications, from remote sensing to Io T communications. JOB OVERVIEW The Software Network Engineer will design, implement, secure, and optimize the networking software stack that enables a resilient, self-organizing mesh network across a constellation of satellites. You will design and implement routing, SDN-based control frameworks, link-management systems, cybersecurity protections, and distributed-systems capabilities that allow spacecraft to communicate reliably under constantly changing orbital conditions. This role blends deep networking expertise with systems engineering, real-time constraints,



SDN control-plane design, and the unique challenges of securing communication in space environments. RESPONSIBILITIES Design and implement networking protocols for inter-satellite and satellite-to-ground communication, including routing, link-state management, congestion control, and fault-tolerant data transport. Develop distributed mesh-network algorithms that adapt to dynamic topology changes driven by orbital motion, intermittent connectivity, and variable link quality. Architect and implement SDN-based networking frameworks, including programmable control-plane logic for dynamic topology management, policy enforcement, and cross-link orchestration. Design and implement SDN-based networking frameworks, including programmable control-plane logic for dynamic topology management, policy enforcement, and cross-link orchestration. Integrate cybersecurity into all layers of the communica

📌 Software network engineer (Italia)
🏢 Leaf Space
📍 Italia