Ground Software Engineer

Closer to Space, closer to the Future: join Telespazio!

Inside the Ground Segment and Systems Engineering department in Rome, we are looking for a Software Engineer.

About the job:

As a member of the Launcher Control Bench Engineering team, you will be involved in the design and development of software for ground‑segment monitoring and control systems for launch vehicles. You will work within international and multidisciplinary teams, applying an ECSS‑compliant methodology throughout the design, development, and validation phases of the systems.

The selected candidate will be in charge of the following activities:

• Requirements analysis.
• Software development and software configuration control.
• Execution of integration test procedures, working directly with target hardware.
• Collaboration with hardware engineers to integrate software with launch vehicle control systems.
• Preparation and maintenance of technical documentation, including manuals, architectural diagrams, user stories and test documentation.
• Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, including system engineers, software developers, and project managers, to ensure successful project delivery.

Requirements:

• Master’s degree in Computer Engineering or related fields.
• At least 5 years of professional experience in software engineering within the aerospace, defense, or other safety‑critical domains.
• Strong expertise in high‑integrity coding for the development of robust, high‑quality software using C (mandatory), C++ (mandatory), and Java (mandatory). Knowledge of Rust and Python is considered an asset.
• Proven experience with architectural patterns, including TDD (Test‑Driven Development), DDD (Domain‑Driven Design), and EDD (Event‑Driven Design), as well as with multi‑technology stack systems.
• Demonstrated experience with communication protocols (e.g., Ethernet, EtherCAT, MIL‑STD‑1553, TSN, PROFIBUS, MODBUS), network programming, and distributed systems.
• Proven experience in the design and implementation of microservices architectures.
• Knowledge of secure coding standards, including OWASP and CWE/SANS.
• Proven experience with Unix operating systems:
• Shell scripting & automation
• System performance tuning
• User, process & permission management
• Proven experience with Container Orchestration Frameworks:
• Docker & Podman containerization
• Linux & networking troubleshooting
• Security & RBAC management
• Monitoring & logging (Prometheus/Grafana/EFK)
• Knowledge of Hardware Virtualization Layer (Type‑1 Bare‑Metal Hypervisor such as VMware ESXi is appreciated)
• Knowledge of system engineering, standard ECSS, CCSDS and ITU, Knowledge of aerospace systems and launch vehicle operations is highly desirable
• Knowledge Software Development Lifecycle Management Platform such as Atlassian
• Strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to work in a collaborative team environment.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced and dynamic environment.

Additional requirements:

• Good knowledge of the English language is required, knowledge of French will be considered an asset
• Availability for business trip in European Union (including French Guyana) and worldwide, if necessary

What We Offer:

• A stimulating and dynamic working environment with flexible working hours
• Hybrid working (onsite and off‑site)
• 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, o