RF TEST ENGINEER – GROUND SEGMENT (ENTRY LEVEL)
About Leaf Space
Leaf Space is a rapidly growing scale-up company and a leading provider of ground segment as-a-service (GSaaS) solutions. Our innovative and proprietary concept is focused on providing satellite and launch vehicle connectivity as-a-service, enabling clients to efficiently manage their assets and fully exploit data. Our GSaaS solutions have been recognized by the market for their efficiency, security, and effectiveness in supporting different applications, from remote sensing to IoT communications.
RF TEST ENGINEER – GROUND SEGMENT (ENTRY LEVEL)
Role Overview
As a Ground Segment RF Test Engineer, you will support the integration, validation, and testing of satellite communication systems. You will work closely with cross-functional teams and customers to ensure RF compatibility and mission readiness.
RESPONSABILITIES
Perform RF compatibility testing between ground segment systems and satellites
Support integration and validation of new features and services
Configure, operate, and maintain RF test equipment
Manage customer-provided hardware (e.g. transceivers, engineering models)
Develop and execute test procedures and produce technical test reports
Collaborate with software, DSP, and operations teams
Provide technical support to customers during RF test campaigns
REQUIREMENTS
Must-have
Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications, Electronics, Aerospace Engineering, or related field
1–2 years of experience in RF or telecommunications engineering (or relevant internships)
Basic understanding of RF systems and testing methodologies
Familiarity with Linux/Ubuntu environments
Fluent in English
Nice-to-have
Experience with satellite communication systems or ground segment operations
Knowledge of RF test equipment and measurement techniques
Python scripting skills
Familiarity with Safran tools (CRT, CORTEX, NURON, SATCORE)
Experience working with international customer
WHAT WE OFFER
A flat and collaborative organizational structure
A fast‑paced and professional environment within a rapidly growing space scale‑up
Challenging projects with real impact on the global space ecosystem
An international and diverse workplace
SALARY PACKAGE
Salary range: 30-33K annual gross salary
Comprehensive benefits, welfare, meal vouchers, hybrid work policy to support work‑life balance, training courses
EMPLOYER ELIGIBILITY
Job Location: Lomazzo (Como), Italy
Job Type: Full-time
Internal Title: Mission Specialist
- Department
- Mission Management
- Role
- Mission Specialist
- Locations
- Leaf Space
- Remote status
- Hybrid
Colleagues
About Leaf Space
Leaf Space operates a fully owned, globally distributed network of ground stations, empowering satellite operators to communicate with their spacecraft in the simplest and most flexible way. Leaf Space enables TT&C (Telemetry, Tracking, and Command) and payload data transmissions via an easy-to-use interface, a proprietary autonomous scheduling software, and its network’s global coverage. Founded in 2014, Leaf Space has offices in Lomazzo (Italy) and in Delaware (US).