Mission Planning System Engineer
About the job
## 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 with5–7 years of experience in the design and development of Mission Planning Systems for satellite Ground Segments.
The role focuses on the design and coordination of Mission Planning solutions for different satellite missions, including Earth Observation and Optical Communication, ensuring the generation of Mission Plans and compliance with key Power, Thermal, Guidance, Platform and Payload constraints.
The candidate will work in a multidisciplinary team and collaborate closely with internal and external stakeholders, contributing to projects managed according to Agile/SCRUM methodologies. ## 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 ## 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.
For more information, please visit the following link: Join a Global Company 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
From Telespazio's job posting, checked 7 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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