Telespazio - Satellite Communications & Payload Specialist - Moonlight

**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 - a pioneering ESA program aiming to establish the first-ever Lunar Communications and Navigation Services (LCNS)**. 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 is an ambitious, end-to-end program covering all mission phases: from early market analysis and system design to launch, operations, and service delivery. The project spans every mission segment, including **satellite platforms, payloads, ground segment, launch services, and user terminals**. As the **prime contractor**, **Telespazio** leads a multinational consortium of top-tier space companies, collaborating closely with the **European Space Agency (ESA)** to bring this complex and visionary mission to life.

As part of this professional’s family, Telespazio is looking for a Satellite Communication & Payload Specialist.

**Activities/Responsibilities**
- Lead and coordinate technical tasks related to the design, development, and qualification of the Communications satellite;
- Supervise the AIT (Assembly, Integration & Testing) processes from early design phases to final verification and launch readiness;
- Oversee system-level integration and verification at subcontractors' premises;
- Drive the design and development of GSEs and test beds to support AIT for satellites and subsystems;
- Review, validate, and approve technical documentation in line with ESA and ECSS standards;
- Ensure technical alignment across interfaces and system segments (internal & external);
- Revision and acceptance of the technical documentations according to applicable standards.

**Required Experience**
- 5+ years in satellite platform and payload engineering;
- Proven experience in satellite AIT activities, including environmental and launch campaigns;
- In-depth knowledge of satellite subsystems, architectures, and interface management;
- Strong understanding of end-to-end satellite systems and verification methodologies;
- Familiarity with requirements engineering and configuration management tools;
- Fluent in English (spoken and written);
- Willingness to travel within Europe.

**Desirable Skills**
- Practical experience with ECSS standards and ESA missions;
- Exposure to large-scale space system integration;
- Background in communications payload design and qualification.

**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**: