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Telespazio - Satellite Specialist

Leonardo SpA
locationRome, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, Italy
PublishedPublished: Published today
Space
Full Time
Job Description:

Closer to Space, closer to the Future: join Telespazio!

Leonardo is a leading global industrial group in Aerospace, Defence and Security, delivering advance multi-domain technologies across Helicopters, Aircraft, Aerostructures, Electronics, Cybersecurity, and Space. As part of the Space Division - Telespazio - a joint venture between Leonardo (67%) and Thales (33%), is a global reference in the field of satellite solutions and services. With a workforce of over 3.300 professionals across its offices in Europe and around the world, Telespazio operates an international network of Space Centres and Teleports, offering cutting-edge solutions in Geoinformation Services, Satellite Systems and Operations, and Satellite Communications.

Join us as we continue to push the boundaries of what's possible in Space.

Highlights of the role:

Telespazio is seeking space industry professionals to join the Moonlight team. Moonlight is ESA pioneer program to develop a world-first mission aimed to offer Lunar Communications and Navigation Services (LCNS) on the moon. LCNS services will be delivered though a constellation of satellites orbiting around the moon and they will support the future growth of lunar economy, from moon landers to human lunar exploration and colonization. Moonlight project is extremely challenging, and it will cover all phases from market study and system design to launch, operations and service provision. It spans across all segment of the mission including satellite platforms, payloads, ground segment, launch and user terminals. Telespazio is leading a multi-national consortium of top-ranked space companies in order to deliver such complex mission together with the European Space Agency. As part pf this professional's family, Telespazio is looking for a SAT Specialist with a particular focus on Communication satellite and payload as subcontractor interface responsible for the whole coordination of Communication Satellite design, assembly and qualification.

Activities/Responsibilities
Lead and coordinate the technical project tasks for the design, development and qualification of COM satellite, with the objective to guarantee that the activities are performed in compliance with the Project requirements and objectives and within the budget and schedule constraints.
Supervision of the AIT process and verification of test concepts for the e2e satellite from early design phases until system level verification campaigns, including environmental and launch campaigns. Supervision and contribution to satellite system level integration and verification activities at Subcos premises Supervision and contribution to design and dev of GSEs and Test bed to support AIT for satellite and/or subsystem units.

Revision and acceptance of the technical documentations according to applicable standards
Additional duties may be assigned as needed.

Qualifications / Experience
At least 5 years of professional experience as satellite platform and payload specialist
Experience in satellite system verification and test activities

Essential Skills
E2E design and development of satellite systems

Excellent knowledge of satellite subsystems design and development

Proven Experience in large satellite system AIT activities

Knowledge and familiarity of Satellite interfaces (internal and external) harmonization and compatibility verification

Good knowledge of requirements engineering and management practices and tools

Fluency in spoken and written English

Desirable Skills:
Knowledge in E2E design and development of satellite systems.

Relevant experience and good knowledge of practically applying engineering standards (e.g. ECSS)

Qualities:
Strong focus on reaching progress by thinking and communicating in terms of solutions, and the ability of reaching goals under schedule pressure

Excellent communication skill

Ability to work in international and multi-disciplinary teams Available to frequent business travels in Europe Execution effectiveness and continuity

Place of work:
Mainly Rome
Some Period at Sub-contractor premises (IT, UK)

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.

Seniority:

Primary Location:
IT - Roma - Via Tiburtina, 965

Additional Locations:

Contract Type:
Permanent

Hybrid Working: