Electrical Design Engineer

Job DescriptionCloser to Space, closer to the Future: join TelespazioTelespazio, 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 an Electrical Design Engineer.About the jobAs a member of the Launcher Control Bench Engineering team, you will be engaged in the design and development of ground segment monitoring and control systems for launch vehicles. You will collaborate within international, multidisciplinary teams using an ECSS‑compliant methodology for the design, development, and validation of systems.ResponsibilitiesDesign low‑voltage power distribution and signal interfacing circuits for integration with PLC‑based control systems.Select electrical and electronic components to ensure compliance with technical specifications and system requirements.Develop wiring diagrams, schematics, and technical documentation to support manufacturing, assembly, and validation activities.Configure and design PLC control circuits including relay activation and input/output acquisition (digital and analog).Support testing, troubleshooting, and commissioning of electrical systems and interfaces during project execution.Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including system engineers, software developers, and project managers, to ensure successful project delivery.Degree and SeniorityMaster’s degree in engineering or technical disciplines (with 3 years of professional experience)Technical SkillsElectronic Circuit Design: Ability to functionally design electronic circuits for low‑voltage power distribution systems and signal feeding networks.Electrical Interface Specification Interpretation: Proficiency in reading, understanding, and applying electrical interface specifications to ensure proper integration with other systems.Component Selection: Capability to select appropriate electronic components and devices from commercial catalogs to enable correct interfacing between signals and PLC‑based control systems (e.g., based on Beckhoff, SIEMENS, NI technologies).PLC‑Based Control Circuit Design: Experience designing control circuits utilizing PLCs and relay‑based activation systems.Signal Acquisition Circuits: Knowledge in designing input acquisition circuits (DI‑Digital Inputs and AI‑Analog Inputs) for PLCs, including handling wet and dry contact configurations.Technical Documentation: Ability to prepare schematics, wiring diagrams, bills of materials, and technical documentation to support design, assembly, and commissioning.Standards and Compliance: Familiarity with relevant electrical safety standards and regulations applicable to low‑voltage distribution and signal interfacing in industrial automation.Troubleshooting and Validation: Skills in testing, validating, and troubleshooting power distribution and signal interfacing circuits during development and installation phases.Additional RequirementsGood 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 OfferA 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 TelespazioAt 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.SeniorityExpertPrimary LocationIT - Roma - Via Tiburtina, 965Contract TypePermanentHybrid WorkingHybrid#J-18808-Ljbffr