Overview
In this role you will provide expert engineering for E2E space systems and Ground Segment subsystems, spanning design to operations.
You will define Ground Tools to boost end-to-end performance and support secure TTC frameworks.
You will perform system-level analyses and translate goals into concrete component requirements.
This position offers work on cutting-edge telecom and satellite projects within an international team, contributing to mission planning and payload engineering.
You will shape technical solutions that enable reliable space missions and demonstrations.
Responsabilità
Contribute to E2E system design and analyses across the full lifecycle of space projects
Define and validate Ground Tools to enhance end-to-end performance (e.g., interference detection, mission planning, signal analysis)
Perform system/subsystem performance analyses and derive component requirements (e.g., link budget, BER, phase noise)
Support secure TTC system aspects and SW requirements validation
Oversee integration, testing, and quality control of RF payload equipment and subsystems
Engage in procurement activities for antenna and payload components




Collaborate with international teams and stakeholders to meet project deadlines
Utilize simulation and design tools to model performance and plan resources
Prepare clear technical reports and summaries for customers and internal reviews
Requisiti fondamentali
Master in Engineering
2-4 years of RF engineering experience, preferably in the space industry
Knowledge of payload architecture, RF equipment, repeaters and antennas
Link budget, capacity assessment, waveform and ModCod understanding (5G, DVB)
Experience with integration, testing, and quality control
Knowledge of UHF and L Band technologies; IoT concepts is a plus
Familiarity with SW design tools (STK, Satsoft, MATLAB); programming knowledge (Java/C) is a plus
Strong English communication skills
Autonomous, proactive, and able to work in a diverse international team
Willingness to travel and work on customer premises (Vigna di Valle) ~50%
Excellent analytical, organizational, and reporting abilities
strong communication
problem-solving
team collaboration
RF engineering
payload architecture
link budget

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