Ground Segment AIV Manager

Closer to Space, closer to the Future: join Telespazio – Leonardo Space Division!

Leonardo is a leading global industrial group in Aerospace, Defence and Security, delivering advance multi-domain technologies across Helicopters, Aircraft, Aerostructures, Electronics, Cybersecurity, and Space. As part of the Leonardo Space Division, Telespazio a joint venture between Leonardo (67%) and Thales (33%) , is a global reference in the field of satellite solutions and services. With a workforce of over 3.500 professionals across its offices in Europe and around the world, Telespazio operates an international network of Space Centres and Teleports, offering cutting-edge solutions in Geoinformation Services, Satellite Systems and Operations, and Satellite Communications.

Join us as we continue to push the boundaries of what’s possible in Space.

Inside the Ground Segment and Systems Engineering Area in Rome, we are looking for a Ground Segment AIV Manager to be assigned to the System Deployment and Qualification Unit.

The Ground Segment AIV Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating and executing all Assembly, Integration and Verification (AIV) activities related to Ground Segment systems for space missions. The role ensures that ground infrastructure, software, networks, mission control systems and operational environments are deployed, integrated, tested and validated according to program requirements, quality standards and project schedules. He/She will act as the technical and managerial focal point for Ground Segment AIV activities, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, suppliers and customers throughout the project lifecycle

Activities/Responsibilities:

• Define and maintain the Ground Segment AIV strategy, plans and procedures
• Develop Integration, Verification and Validation (IV&V) roadmaps aligned with project milestones
• Coordinate Assembly, Integration and Test activities across multiple Ground Segment elements
• Ensure traceability between requirements, test cases and verification evidence
• Review and approve test procedures, test reports and verification documentation
• Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary AIV engineers and specialists
• Manage workload allocation, priorities and resource planning
• Interface with System Engineering, Operations, Software Development, Infrastructure and security teams
• Coordinate integration activities involving Mission Control Systems, Ground Stations, Network Infrastructure, Data Processing Systems and Operational Environments.
• Support anomaly investigations and root cause analyses
• Oversee preparation and execution of infrastructure deployment, End-to-End Tests and Ground Qualification
• Support Operational Validation Tests and Customer Acceptance Tests

Qualifications / Experience:

• Master's Degree or equivalent from an institution of higher education in Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science or related fields
• Minimum 8 years of experience in Ground Segment, Space Systems Integration, System Engineering or AIV activities
• Proven experience leading integration and test campaigns for complex systems
• Strong understanding of Ground Segment architectures and operations
• Experience managing multidisciplinary technical teams

Essential Skills

• Ground Segment systems integration and verification
• Mission Control Systems
• Satellite Operations concepts
• IV&V methodologies
• Requirements management and traceability
• Test planning and execution
• Configuration and change management
• Risk management
• Fluent English knowledge

Desirable Skills:

• Knowledge of space and ground system engineering processes, and system and software life-cycles and standards (e.g. ECSS)
• Experience with ESA, EUMETSAT or institutional space programs
• Experience with system virtualization, cloud environments and containerized deployments
• Familiarity with cybersecurity requirements for Ground Segment infrastructures
• Knowledge of automation frameworks for testing and deployment

Place of work: Rome, Availability to travel EU and extra-EU

What We Offer:

• Our applicable collective labor agreement is the CCNL for the Private Metalworking Industry and Plant Installation Sector
• Working arrangement: Hybrid
• Employment category: Employee
• Contract type: Permanent-term
• 13th-month salary payment
• Annual Salary range: 51.000€ - 55.000€
• Performance bonus linked to Business results
• Welfare vouchers worth €250 per year
• Meal vouchers worth €9, usable at the company cafeteria or for external expenses
• Continuous learning and development opportunities to enhance both technical expertise and interpersonal skills

The Company reserves the right to assess the job grade and compensation package based on objective criteria identified during the recruitment process and in line with the seniority level of the selected candidate and the position itself, in compliance with the principles of fairness, transparency and equal opportunities established by applicable legislation.

How Does the Recruitment Process Work?

Following the collection of applications, we review and identify the candidates whose profiles best match the required qualifications and skills. Selected candidates will participate in an initial interview with the Human Resources team, focused on getting to know the candidate, as well as assessing motivation and personal competencies. This is followed by a more in-depth technical interview conducted together with the relevant Business team. At the end of the selection process, candidates receive feedback regardless of the outcome, whether positive or negative. For more information, please visit the following link: Join a Global Company

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 or age.