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Sales Engineer - Internship

CompanyLeonardo
LocationRome
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMay 27, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
Support the PreSales team in analyzing the product portfolio and preparing commercial offers, RFIs, and RFPs. Coordinate between Delivery, Engineering, and Sales teams to identify value-added elements and benchmark competitor solutions.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
38416
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Leonardo is a global security company that realises multi-domain technological capabilities in AD&S. With over 62,000 employees worldwide, the company has a significant industrial presence in Italy, the UK, Poland, and the US. It also has a commercial presence in 150 countries through subsidiaries, joint ventures and investments. A key player in major international strategic programmes, it is a technological and industrial partner of governments, defence administrations, institutions and companies. Listed on the Milan Stock Exchange (LDO), in 2025 Leonardo recorded new orders of €23.8 billion, an order backlog of €46.6 billion and consolidated revenues of €19.5 billion. Included in the MIB ESG Index, the company has also been part of the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI) since 2010. Since 7 May 2026, Francesco Macrì has been the Chairman and Lorenzo Mariani has been the Chief Executive Officer and General Manager. Follow Leonardo on social media: ➡️https://x.com/Leonardo_live ➡️https://www.instagram.com/leonardo_company/ ➡️https://www.youtube.com/leonardocompany
About the Role

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 Leonardo Space Division, Telespazio - 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.

We are looking for a Sales Engineer Intern to join our Satellite Communications Area and support the evolution of our products, services and technology for a 6 months internship.

In this role, you will work closely with the PreSales, Delivery, Engineering and Sales teams contributing to the standardization and evolution of the products and services portfolio.

You will gain hands-on exposure to satellite communication solutions while contributing with fresh ideas and perspectives. You will be challenged to identify the best fit for the customer requirements and create value in our technological and commercial offering.

This internship represents an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in an international and technology-driven environment, while developing technical and commercial skills in the satellite communications market.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support the PreSales team in daily business activities

  • Support the analysis and evolution of our portfolio

  • Support the preparation of commercial offers, RFIs/RFPs, and tender documentation

  • Identify new value-added elements in our proposition

  • Benchmark competitors’ solutions and market trends

  • Act as a point of coordination between Delivery, Engineering, and Sales teams 

Requirements:

  • Master’s Degree in STEM fields (Telecommunications)

  • Strong interest in satellite communication, technology, business development and commercial activities

  • Proactive attitude, willingness to learn and entrepreneurial mindset

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

  • Good analytical and organizational skills

  • Fluency in English (written and spoken)

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Previous academic/project experience in telecom or space-related domains

  • Ability to translate technical concepts into customer value propositions

  • Experience in market analysis or competitor benchmarking

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:

New Graduate

Primary Location:

IT - Roma - Via Tiburtina, 965

Contract Type:

Hybrid Working:

Hybrid
Key Skills
Satellite CommunicationsPreSalesBusiness DevelopmentMarket AnalysisCompetitor BenchmarkingTechnical WritingTender DocumentationAnalytical SkillsOrganizational SkillsInterpersonal CommunicationSTEM KnowledgeTelecommunications
Categories
EngineeringSalesTechnologyScience & ResearchConsulting