Telespazio - Software 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 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.

 

We are looking for a Software Engineer to join our team. The selected candidate will primarily work at the Telespazio Fucino Space Center, with opportunities for short- to medium-term assignments at other company or customer operational and engineering sites. The role focuses on ensuring the effective technical and operational use of systems within the Space Mission Ground Segment, across telecommunications, remote sensing, and/or navigation domains.

Responsibilities

• Analyze system and operational requirements

• Design, develop, and maintain software solutions

• Manage software configuration and version control

• Perform unit, integration, and end-to-end (E2E) system testing and validation

• Ensure first- and second-level preventive and corrective maintenance for both software and hardware

• Contribute to project documentation (e.g., manuals, architecture diagrams, user stories, test documentation)

• Participate in technical reviews, progress meetings, and project discussions

• Critically analyze input project documentation and produce Review Item Discrepancies (RIDs) where needed

• Study and assess system administration manuals to develop in-depth knowledge of ground subsystems

• Operate and use ground segment components to support operational readiness and maintenance procedures

• Develop, validate, and maintain operational scripts based on system needs

• Monitor the functional status of Ground Segment subsystems

• Support operations, maintenance, and engineering activities for Space Mission Ground Segment environments

• Produce operational reports for different missions

• Troubleshoot anomalies and support contingency management

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field

Skills & Experience

• At least 2 years of professional experience in structured environments, working on backend web projects

• Strong knowledge of:

  • Java (7/8), Spring, and Spring Boot

  • RESTful service design and backend architectures

  • Microservices architecture

• Experience with frontend technologies and UI development

• Proficiency with:

  • Angular

  • HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, Bootstrap, JSON, Python

• Experience with version control systems (Git, SVN)

• Familiarity with build and DevOps tools (Maven, Jenkins, Kafka)

• Knowledge of relational and non-relational databases

• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes

• Ability to use browser debugging tools

• Understanding of UX/UI fundamentals

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

• Ability to work effectively in team environments

• Availability for short-term assignments abroad

Additional Skills (Preferred)

• Knowledge of:

  • System engineering standards for Space Mission Ground Segments

  • Cybersecurity concepts (technical and operational)

  • System administration and networking

  • Unix, Linux, and Windows operating systems

  • Shell scripting (bash, tcsh)

• Familiarity with:

  • System maintenance (HW/SW)

  • PostgreSQL and/or Oracle databases

  • Cloud computing architectures

  • Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) concepts

• English proficiency (minimum B1 level)

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:

Junior

Primary Location:

IT - Fucino

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hybrid Working:

Hybrid