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About Leaf Space
Leaf Space is a leading provider of Ground Station as a Service (GSaaS), delivering reliable, scalable and secure ground segment services to satellite operators worldwide through a globally distributed and fully automated ground station network.
The Role
You will join our Global Infrastructure team to ensure the reliability, performance and operational readiness of our antenna infrastructure. Working closely with Operations, Engineering, AIT and external partners, you will support troubleshooting, maintenance, commissioning and new site deployments while contributing to continuous improvement of our global ground segment.
Ground Segment Engineering
- Troubleshoot antenna and ground station issues, coordinating with service providers, on-site teams and equipment manufacturers.
- Develop and execute troubleshooting and validation procedures for antenna and ground station systems.
- Support maintenance planning and corrective actions to maximise ground station availability.
- Participate in technical investigations and root cause analysis.
- Prepare technical documentation, operational reports and engineering recommendations.
Site Operations
- Act as the technical point of contact for operational issues affecting active sites.
- Coordinate maintenance activities with site hosts and infrastructure providers.
- Monitor infrastructure status, availability and operational performance.
- Maintain accurate documentation of site configurations and infrastructure assets.
Deployment and Commissioning
- Support new ground station deployments and commissioning activities worldwide.
- Participate in site surveys and RF assessments.
- Coordinate installation readiness with Operations and AIT teams.
- Support antenna dismantling and equipment recovery activities.
Continuous Improvement
- Analyse site performance data and identify improvement opportunities.
- Support reliability and infrastructure hardening initiatives.
- Contribute to engineering best practices and operational procedures.
- Support internal projects related to network expansion and infrastructure optimisation.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
3 to 5 years of experience in Ground Segment Engineering, Satellite Communications, RF Systems, Site Operations or Antenna Systems. Space industry experience is an advantage.
Technical Skills
- Ground Station Operations
- Antenna Systems
- Satellite Communications
- Troubleshooting
- RF Fundamentals
- Site Commissioning
- Infrastructure Management
- Technical Documentation
- Root Cause Analysis
- Jira
- Confluence
Desirable Skills
- RF Measurements
- Site Survey Experience
- Spanish language
- Ground Segment architecture
- Satellite Operations
What We Offer
- Hybrid working model (remote considered within ±4h CET)
- Salary range: €35,000-40,000 plus variable compensation
- Welfare platform and €8 daily meal vouchers
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Flat and collaborative organisation
- International and multicultural environment
- Opportunity to work on one of the world's largest commercial Ground Station networks
Position Details
Reports to: Head of Global Infrastructure
Career Level: P3 - Experienced Professional
Location: Lomazzo (Como), Italy | Hybrid