SENIOR DSP ENGINEER (SPACE COMMUNICATIONS)

About Leaf Space

Leaf Space is a rapidly growing scale-up company and a leading provider of
ground segment as-a-service (GSaaS) 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 GSaaS solutions have been recognized by the market for their
efficiency, security, and effectiveness in supporting different applications,
from remote sensing to IoT communications.

JOB OVERVIEW

The Senior DSP Engineer for Space-Based Mesh Networks will design, implement and
optimize advanced signal-processing and communication algorithms for a
distributed constellation of satellites. Working closely with senior technical
leaders, you will contribute to the development of resilient, high-performance
networking technologies for LEO missions.

This role blends deep DSP expertise with hands‑on FPGA development, space‑system
constraints, and cross‑link communication challenges unique to orbital
environments.





RESPONSIBILITIES

* Design and implement DSP algorithms for satellite‑to‑satellite and
satellite‑to‑ground communication, including modulation/demodulation, channel
estimation, equalization, and error‑correction coding

* Develop real‑time signal‑processing pipelines optimized for
radiation‑tolerant embedded systems and FPGA‑based accelerators

* Contribute to the design and implementation of cross-link communication
protocols

* Model and simulate RF/optical link performance, including Doppler effects,
multipath, interference, and orbital dynamics

* Implement DSP modules on FPGAs, including pipelined, parallel, and
high‑throughput architectures for low‑latency inter‑satellite links

* Write and maintain HDL code (Verilog, VHDL, SystemVerilog, or Chisel) for
custom signal‑processing blocks, PHY‑layer modules, and hardware accelerators

* Collaborate with RF, antenna, networking, and sp

📌 Senior Digital Signal Processing Engineer (Lomazzo)
🏢 Leaf Space
📍 Lomazzo