Telespazio - Ground Software Engineer

Job Description:

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

Telespazio, a joint venture between Leonardo (67%) and Thales (33%), is a global leader in satellite solutions and services. Established in Italy in 1961 and headquartered in Rome, the company is a key player in the Space Alliance, a strategic partnership with Thales Alenia Space, offering a comprehensive suite of cutting-edge space services. With over 3.300 professionals across its subsidiaries in Europe and Latin America, Telespazio operates a vast international network of Space Centers and Teleport stations, providing innovative solutions that drive progress 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.

Inside the Ground Segment and Systems Engineering department in Rome, we are looking for a

Software Engineer.

About the job:

As a member of the Launcher Control Bench Engineering team, you will be involved in the design and development of software for ground-segment monitoring and control systems for launch vehicles. You will work within international and multidisciplinary teams, applying an ECSS-compliant methodology throughout the design, development, and validation phases of the systems.

The selected candidate will be in charge of the following activities:

• Requirements analysis.

• Software development and software configuration control.

• Execution of integration test procedures, working directly with target hardware.

• Collaboration with hardware engineers to integrate software with launch vehicle control systems.

• Preparation and maintenance of technical documentation, including manuals, architectural diagrams, user stories and test documentation.

• Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, including system engineers, software developers, and project managers, to ensure successful project delivery.

Degree and Seniority:

• Master’s degree in Computer Engineering or related fields (with 5 years of professional experience)

Technical skills:

• At least 5 years of professional experience in software engineering within the aerospace, defense, or other safety-critical domains.

• Strong expertise in high-integrity coding for the development of robust, high-quality software using C (mandatory), C++ (mandatory), and Java (mandatory). Knowledge of Rust and Python is considered an asset.

• Proven experience with architectural patterns, including TDD (Test-Driven Development), DDD (Domain-Driven Design), and EDD (Event-Driven Design), as well as with multi-technology stack systems.

• Demonstrated experience with communication protocols (e.g., Ethernet, EtherCAT, MIL-STD-1553, TSN, PROFIBUS, MODBUS), network programming, and distributed systems.

• Proven experience in the design and implementation of microservices architectures.

• Knowledge of secure coding standards, including OWASP and CWE/SANS.

• Proven experience with Unix operating systems:

  • Shell scripting & automation

  • System performance tuning

  • User, process & permission management

  • Networking & troubleshooting

• Proven experience with Container Orchestration Frameworks:

  • OpenShift / Kubernetes administration

  • Docker & Podman containerization

  • Ansible automation & playbooks

  • CI/CD pipeline implementation

  • Linux & networking troubleshooting

  • Security & RBAC management

  • Monitoring & logging (Prometheus/Grafana/EFK)

• Knowledge of Hardware Virtualization Layer (Type-1 Bare-Metal Hypervisor such as VMware ESXi is appreciated)

• Knowledge of system engineering, standard ECSS, CCSDS and ITU, Knowledge of aerospace systems and launch vehicle operations is highly desirable

• Knowledge Software Development Lifecycle Management Platform such as Atlassian

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a collaborative team environment.

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

Additional requirements:

• Good knowledge of the English language is required, knowledge of French will be considered an asset

• Availability for business trip in European Union (including French Guyana) and worldwide, if necessary

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.

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