Telespazio – Junior Spacecraft Operations Engineer

The selected candidate will report to the Head of the Satellite Operations Organizational Unit and will be responsible for the following activities:

• →Operations Preparation & Execution: Assist in preparing, planning, and executing satellite flight operations across all mission phases, including Launch and Early Orbit Phase (LEOP), Commissioning, and Routine operations.
• →Flight Documentation & Database Management: Support the development, testing, validation, and maintenance of Flight Operations Plans (FOP), operational procedures, satellite databases, and critical flight tools.
• →Testing & Simulation Campaigns: Contribute to the preparation and execution of System Validation Tests (SVT) with the satellite on the ground, participate in mission simulation campaigns, and support operational readiness activities.
• →In-Orbit Operations & Anomaly Resolution: Monitor satellite health and status, assist in long-term trend analyses and performance assessments, and support the investigation of operational events and anomalies across satellite and ground segment elements.
• →Control Centre Operations & Training: Support the operational validation of the Mission Control Centre (MCC), assist in providing training to operational personnel, and coordinate satellite activity schedules with system-level operations.
• →Technical Reporting & Reviews: Prepare technical notes, generate mission operations reports, and participate in technical meetings and project reviews.

• Fluency in written and spoken English.
• Availability for business trips and support to shift work during critical operational phases (e.g., LEOP, Commissioning), if required
  

• Master’s Degree in Aerospace, Astronautical, Electronic, or Telecommunications Engineering.
• Desirable: 2–3 years of experience in satellite operations; alternatively, academic project experience, master's thesis work, or internships focused on satellite operations, flight dynamics, or space mission design/analysis will be highly considered.

• Solid programming and software development skills, with proficiency in MATLAB and at least one of the following languages: Python, C++, or Java.
• Knowledge of satellite subsystems, space mission phases (LEOP, Commissioning, Routine), and ground segment/Mission Control Centre architectures.
• Familiarity with satellite databases, flight operations procedures, and system validation testing (SVT) concepts.

• System-minded approach with strong analytical, synthesis, and problem-solving skills.
• High self-motivation, discipline, and a results-oriented mindset.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a strong capability for teamwork in complex, technical environments.
• Flexibility and adaptability to dynamic operational scenarios.

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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