Mission Planning System Engineer

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. For our headquarters in Rome, we are looking for a Mission Planning System Engineer with 5–7 years of experience in the design and development of Mission Planning Systems for satellite Ground Segments.
Activities / Responsibilities Analysing the mission requirements and mission constraints to determine the satellite models to be adopted
To design, coordinate the development of software solutions for Mission planning system also in big constellation scenarios
To analyse and integrate external satellite models (e.g. external guidance libraries) into the Mission Planning system
To contribute to the technical project documentation (such as Requirements Documents, Operations Concept Document, Operations Engineering Plan, User and Administration Manual, Test Procedures, etc.)
To assist in project reviews if/when required
Competencies Master's Degree in Aerospace, Automation or Information Engineering with competences in Flight Dynamics
Proven Experience in Mission Planning system design and implementation
Software Design Principles
Experience in Microservices applications design
Knowledge of Programming Languages: Java, Python
Knowledge of security coding standards (OWASP, CWE/SANS)
Knowledge of Container Orchestration frameworks (Kubernetes, OpenShift, etc)
High-level written and verbal English communication skills
Experience with the AI agent development ecosystem (e.g., LangChain, Semantic Kernel, CrewAI) and ability to integrate generative components within microservices architectures, handling aspects such as guardrails, output validation, and error management in asynchronous workflows
Further Skills Knowledge about configuration management domain (GIT, GITLAB, etc)
Knowledge of software security mechanisms (encryption, signature)
Experience in Multiple technology stacks application development
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 €9, 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.
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: Expert
Primary Location: IT - Roma - Via Tiburtina, 965
Contract Type: Permanent
Total Base Pay Range: 37.000€ - 51.000€
Hybrid Working: Hybrid International, multicultural, innovative, technological: this is Leonardo.
The company's passionate and talented team is strongly influenced by STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) expertise, with a diverse range of experience that enables colleagues to share knowledge and know-how across the generations.
Leonardo always wants to expand its talent pool, here you can find the right opportunity for you