Telespazio- PLC & Control Software Engineer at Leonardo

Rome, Lazio, Italy -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

23 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

PLC Development, Beckhoff TwinCAT 3, NI LabVIEW, TestStand, Siemens TIA Portal, HMI/SCADA, EtherCAT, OPC UA, Modbus, Profinet, TCP/IP, Commissioning, Troubleshooting, OOP, Design Patterns, Git

Industry

Defense and Space Manufacturing

Description

Job Description: 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 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 3.300 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 Launch Control Bench area in Rome, we are looking for a PLC & Control Software Engineer ACTIVITIES: The selected candidate will be responsible for the following activities: Design, develop, and maintain PLC applications mainly on Beckhoff TwinCAT and NI platforms, with exposure to Siemens (TIA Portal). Implement, integrate, and test automation and test-bench solutions, including HMI/SCADA and field I/O. Integrate industrial communication protocols (e.g., EtherCAT, OPC UA, Modbus, Profinet, TCP/IP). Perform commissioning, troubleshooting, and acceptance testing on-site when required. Produce technical documentation (design specs, test plans, user manuals) and contribute to code reviews and continuous improvement. REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor/Master Degree in Computer Engineering, Automation Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or related fields Technical skills and IT tools: Solid experience with PLC development—strongly preferred on Beckhoff TwinCAT 3 and NI (e.g., LabVIEW/TestStand); exposure to Siemens (TIA Portal/Step 7) is a plus. Experience with industrial communications and motion/control (EtherCAT, OPC UA, Modbus, Profinet, TCP/IP). HMI/SCADA development (e.g., TwinCAT HMI, WinCC, NI tools). Familiarity with software engineering practices (OOP, design patterns, unit testing) and Git-based version control. Basic Windows administration; experience with virtualization (e.g., VMware) is preferred but not mandatory. Soft skills: Strong problem-solving and analytical mindset. Team player with clear, proactive communication. Autonomy, adaptability, and customer orientation. Solid time management and attention to detail. Good knowledge of the English language is required. Availability for business trips, if necessary. What We Offer: A stimulating and dynamic working environment with flexible working hours Hybrid working (onsite and off-site) Comprehensive health insurance Meal voucher, company canteen and employee welfare programs Free access to online learning platform with courses from top universities Opportunities for international experience 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 Seniority: Primary Location: IT - Roma - Via Tiburtina, 965 Additional Locations: Contract Type: Permanent Hybrid Working: International, multicultural, innovative, technological: this is Leonardo. The company’s passionate and talented team is strongly influenced by STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) expertise, with a diverse range of experience that enables colleagues to share knowledge and know-how across the generations. Leonardo always wants to expand its talent pool, here you can find the right opportunity for you!

Responsibilities

The selected candidate will design, develop, and maintain PLC applications primarily using Beckhoff TwinCAT and NI platforms, while also implementing, integrating, and testing automation and test-bench solutions. Responsibilities include integrating industrial communication protocols, performing on-site commissioning and troubleshooting, and producing necessary technical documentation.