DSP / Telecommunications Engineer – Satellite Communications (MATLAB Simulation) – Bari, Apulia – €32k+ DOE + Equity

DSP / Telecommunications Engineer – Satellite Communications (MATLAB Simulation) – Bari, Apulia – €32k+ DOE + Equity

Location: Bari, Apulia, Italy (Hybrid working available)

Salary: Minimum RAL €32,000 + Stock Option Plan

Overview

A fast-growing space technology company is seeking a DSP / Telecommunications Engineer to support the development of next-generation satellite communication systems.

Operating at the intersection of satellite communications, signal processing, and real-time data systems, the company delivers technology used in natural disaster detection, emergency

management, space monitoring, and defence applications.

This role is focused on DSP algorithm design, system-level simulation, and validation, with a strong emphasis on MATLAB/Simulink modelling. You’ll work closely with FPGA and embedded software teams to take algorithms from concept through to hardware-ready implementation.

This is a high-impact position within a technically strong, multidisciplinary team, where your work directly influences real-world satellite communication performance.

Key Responsibilities

• DSP Algorithm Development & Simulation
• Design, simulate, and optimise DSP algorithms for satellite communication systems using MATLAB/Simulink
• Develop algorithms for filtering, modulation/demodulation, synchronization, channel estimation, and equalisation
• Run system-level simulations to evaluate performance, robustness, and trade-offs against requirements

Statistical Signal Processing

• Develop and validate statistical estimation algorithms including:
• Direction of Arrival (DOA)
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR) estimation
• Power Spectral Density (PSD) and spectrum estimation
• Analyse algorithm performance under varying noise, interference, and channel conditions

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with FPGA engineers to translate DSP algorithms into hardware-ready specifications
• Collaborate with embedded software teams on algorithm integration and interface definitions
• Support architectural decisions through modelling and simulation results

System Validation & Documentation

• Perform verification and validation activities through simulation and automated test scripts
• Produce clear technical documentation, simulation reports, and algorithm descriptions
• Support continuous improvement of models and testing frameworks

Required Skills & Experience

• Master’s degree in Electronic Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related discipline
• Strong hands-on experience with MATLAB/Simulink for DSP and communication system simulation
• Solid understanding of digital communication principles (modulation schemes, coding, synchronization, filtering)
• Strong background in statistical signal processing and parameter estimation
• Experience validating and optimising algorithms against system-level requirements
• Comfortable working in a multidisciplinary engineering environment

Preferred / Nice to Have

• Experience using Python for simulation automation or testing
• Exposure to satellite or RF communication systems
• Basic understanding of FPGA or RTL constraints to support hardware implementation
• Familiarity with version control tools such as Git
• Experience with end-to-end system-level simulations for communication platforms

Why Join

• High-impact work: Your algorithms will directly support real-world satellite applications with global impact
• Technical ownership: You’ll work on core technology, not peripheral tasks
• Fast professional growth: Join a technically ambitious startup environment backed by major innovation programmes
• Competitive package: Above-market salary for the region plus a stock option plan
• Work-life balance: Hybrid working model with flexible hours

If this role sounds like a good fit, please apply via LinkedIn or contact for a confidential discussion.