System Operations Engineer
About the role
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 an Operations Engineer to join the Earth Observation unit within the Operations & Logistics Engineering department.
The department is responsible for the study, development, and validation of operational and maintenance processes and procedures for complex satellites ground segment systems. Activities include the definition of possible tool supporting the operations execution and are carried out following the standards applied to the space programs (mainly ECSS) and, where necessary, of architectural frameworks (e.g. DoDAF, MoDAF, ...) and international best practices (e.g. ASD, S1000D, S3000L ...)
You will apply systems engineering to the operational domain of space mission systems, focusing in particular on:
- Definition of the System/Mission Operations Concept (ConOps) and of nominal and contingency operational scenarios
- Derivation and definition of operational and operability requirements, to be applied to the system design
- Contribution to the definition of ground segment requirements from an operational perspective
- Analysis, characterization and modelling of operational processes and mission timelines
- Definition of the operations organization: roles, responsibilities and operational interfaces
- Development of operational products: plans (e.g. Mission/Flight Operations Plan), manuals and operational procedures (nominal, special, contingency)
- Definition and setup of operational tools
- Validation of operational products and verification of their end-to-end consistency
- Planning and support to operational validation campaigns: execution of scenarios, system validation tests
- Support to system operations development throughout the mission phases, supporting Operations Readiness Reviews and Operational Handover
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Requirements
- Master's Degree in Aerospace Engineering / Electronic Engineering / Telecommunications Engineering / Management Engineering with a strong technical orientation to systems
- Junior profile or recent graduate
- Knowledge of the aerospace domain (preferred)
- Previous experience, even at an introductory level, in operational concept definition, operational analysis and operational validation of space systems is considered a plus
- Ability to work autonomously and take initiative, combined with intellectual curiosity and a constant drive to question the status quo and bring innovative solutions
- Good command of English (B2)
- Proficiency with MS Office
- Availability to travel abroad for limited periods
- Comfortable with software tools and a hands-on attitude in getting the most out of them
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.
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.
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- 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
Seniority
Junior
Primary Location
IT - Fucino
Contract Type
Permanent
Total Base Pay Range
33.000 / 42.000
Hybrid Working
Hybrid
Copied from the listing Telespazio published, verified 31 Oct 2026.
About Telespazio
Runs satellites and the ground stations behind them, from the Fucino Space Centre to ESA's control rooms.
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