Telespazio- Satcom Software Engineering

Job Description:

Closer to Space, closer to the Future: join Telespazio – Leonardo Space Division!

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 Leonardo 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 3.500 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.

We are looking for a motivated and skilled Satcom Software Engineer to join our engineering team. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline, and has at least 2–3 years of professional experience in full-stack software development. The candidate will contribute to the design, development, integration, and maintenance of software solutions for satellite communication systems, working in a multidisciplinary and international environment.

Key Responsibilities

- Design, develop, test, and maintain full-stack software applications for SATCOM systems.
- Develop modern front-end applications
- Implement scalable and high-performance back-end services.
- Design and manage databases.
- Collaborate with system engineers to integrate software with networking and communication infrastructures.
- Develop and maintain containerized applications using Docker and orchestrate deployments with Kubernetes.
- Manage source code, CI/CD pipelines, and version control using GitLab.
- Produce and maintain software documentation, preferably following ECSS (European Cooperation for Space Standardization) standards.
- Participate in software testing, validation, troubleshooting, and performance optimization.

Required Qualifications

- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.

- 2–3 years of experience in full-stack software development.
- Strong knowledge of:
- React.js
- Vue.js
- FastAPI
- InfluxDB
- PostgreSQL
Good understanding of computer networking principles and cyber security best practices.
Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies:
- Docker
- Kubernetes
- Experience using GitLab, including source code management and CI/CD workflows.
Experience in preparing and maintaining software documentation; familiarity with ECSS standards is highly desirable.
Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Good written and spoken English.

Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of Linux-based development environments.
Familiarity with Agile software development.
Understanding of DevOps practices and automated deployment pipelines.

Personal Skills
- Self-motivated and proactive.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
- Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision.
- Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and engineering challenges.

What We Offer:

• Our applicable collective labor agreement is the CCNL for the Private Metalworking Industry and Plant Installation Sector.

• Working arrangement: Hybrid

• Employment category: Employee

• Contract type: Permanent-term

• 13th-month salary payment.

• Performance bonus linked to Business results.

• Welfare vouchers worth €250 per year.

• Meal vouchers worth €8.50, usable at the company cafeteria or for external expenses.

• Continuous learning and development opportunities to enhance both technical expertise and interpersonal skills.

The Company reserves the right to assess the job grade and compensation package based on objective criteria identified during the recruitment process and in line with the seniority level of the selected candidate and the position itself, in compliance with the principles of fairness, transparency and equal opportunities established by applicable legislation.

How Does the Recruitment Process Work?

Following the collection of applications, we review and identify the candidates whose profiles best match the required qualifications and skills. Selected candidates will participate in an initial interview with the Human Resources team, focused on getting to know the candidate, as well as assessing motivation and personal competencies. This is followed by a more in-depth technical interview conducted together with the relevant Business team. At the end of the selection process, candidates receive feedback regardless of the outcome, whether positive or negative.

For more information, please visit the following link: Join a Global Company

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:

Junior

Primary Location:

IT - Roma - Via Tiburtina, 965

Contract Type:

Permanent

Total Base Pay Range:

33.000- 42.000 €

Hybrid Working:

Hybrid