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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.\nJoin us as we continue to push the boundaries of what’s possible in Space.\nFor our headquarters in Rome, we are looking for a Mission Planning System Engineer with5-7 years of experience in the design and development of Mission Planning Systems for satellite Ground Segments.\nThe role focuses on the design and coordination of Mission Planning solutions for different satellite missions, including Earth Observation and Optical Communication, ensuring the generation of Mission Plans and compliance with key Power, Thermal, Guidance, Platform and Payload constraints. 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