RF Engineer – Satellite 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. OurGSaaSsolutions have been recognized by the market for their efficiency, security, and effectiveness in supporting different applications, from remote sensing to IoT communications.
ROLE OVERVIEW Join Leaf Space and help shape the future of satellite communications . As an RF Engineer – Satellite Communications, you will play a key role in the integration, validation, and testing of satellite communication systems that enable reliable connectivity for satellite operators worldwide. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and customers to ensure RF compatibility, system performance and mission readiness.
RESPONSIBILITIES Perform RF compatibility testing between ground segment systems and satellites

Support integration and validation of new features and services

Configure,operate, andmaintainRF test equipment

Manage customer-provided hardware (e.g.transceivers, engineering models)

Develop and execute test procedures and produce technical test reports

Collaborate with software, DSP, and operations teams

Provide technical support to customers during RF test campaigns

REQUIREMENTS Must-have Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications, Electronics,



Aerospace Engineering, or related field

3+ years of experience in RF or telecommunications engineering

Experience with satellite communication systems or ground segment operations

Strong understanding of RF systems and testing methodologies

Experience in working with with Linux/Ubuntu environments

Fluent in English

Nice-to-have Knowledge of RF test equipment and measurement techniques

Python scripting skills

Familiarity with Safran tools (CRT, CORTEX, NURON, SATCORE)

Experience working with international customer

Previous experience in technical coordination, project leadership, or team leadership

WHAT WE OFFER A flat and collaborative organizational structure

A fast‑paced and professional environment within a rapidly growing space scale‑up

Challenging projects with real impact on the global space ecosystem

An international and diverse workplace

Comprehensive benefits, Flexible working time schedule and a hybrid work policy to support work‑life balance

COMPENSATION & TRANSPARENCY Reports to: Chief Operational Officer

Internal Job Title: Mission Specialist

Internal Seniority Level: P3- Experienced Professional / P2-Professional

Job location: Lomazzo (Como), Italy (up to 2 remote working days per week)

Salary range: €35,000-40,000 gross annual salary

Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including welfare platform and meal vouchers and access to a learning platform

Expected start date: as soon as possible

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📌 RF Engineer – Satellite Communications (Lomazzo)
🏢 Leaf Space
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