Telecommunication Engineer

Telecommunication Engineer

Argotec

San Mauro Torinese, Italy

To support our Company’s growth, we are looking for an enthusiastic Telecommunication Engineer to join our Telecommunication Unit, with a focus on the design and validation of satellite communication systems for SmallSats across Near Earth and Deep Space missions. The ideal candidate has a background in TT&C subsystem design, system architecture and requirements definition and verification, Ground Support Equipment (GSE) development, and is comfortable collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders (space agencies, primes).

DUTIES

As a Telecommunication Engineer, you will be responsible for the end-to-end design and validation of satellite communication systems for Telecommand/Telemetry (TT&C) and Payload Data.

The activities will include (but are not limited to):

• Define communication system architecture starting from mission requirements:
  • Analyze mission needs and derive subsystem-level requirements, defining TT&C architecture (space and ground segments) and interfaces;
  • Execute comprehensive RF link and performance budgets and technology trade-offs;
  • Author and maintain technical documentation including Design Description, Interface Control Document, Verification Control Document, Test Plans and Procedures.
• Validation of communication systems and GSE:
  • Design, implement, and validate GSE and test environments for TT&C/PDT subsystems;
  • Define and execute verification and validation activities, prepare laboratory equipment, and produce test reports;
  • Contribute to and/or lead design reviews, ensuring requirement coverage and test traceability.
• Integration and Operations:
  • Support AIV/AIT activities through integration, functional/acceptance testing, and troubleshooting up to Phase E (in-orbit operations);
  • Coordinate with ground networks (e.g., ESA ESTRACK, NASA DSN) for compatibility testing, integration, and flight operations support.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Telecommunications Engineering or other STEM disciplines;
• At least 1-2 years of experience in a similar role, preferably in the aerospace or defence sector;
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams;
• Hands-on, proactive, and results-driven approach;
• Analytical mindset and continuous learning attitude;
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCES & SKILLS

• Familiarity with CCSDS and ECSS standards for TT&C, telemetry protocols, and interface;
• Programming skills in MATLAB, C/C++, Python, Linux;
• Solid knowledge of laboratory instruments (Vector signal generators, Vector signal analyzers, Vector network analyzer, Oscilloscopes);
• Experience with SDR and physical layer processing (modulation, filtering, synchronization, FEC such as LDPC/Turbo/Convolutional);
• Ability to solve complex problems, apply critical thinking, and take full ownership of technical deliverables;
• High flexibility and ability to work under tight schedules;
• Curiosity, adaptability, and eagerness to learn.

ADDITIONAL ASSETS

• Direct experience with ESA/ASI/NASA programs and operations with ESTRACK/DSN networks;
• Ability to design testbenches and conduct repeatable laboratory tests activities;
• Hands-on with SDR development kits (e.g. USRP), Gnu Radio, and system-level modelling;
• Experience in AIV/AIT, qualification/acceptance testing of radio subsystems, and campaign planning;
• Version control: Git/Bitbucket;
• Familiarity with Atlassian suite (Jira, Confluence).