Professional opportunities

Telecommunications Engineer
Functions
The Telecommunications Engineer is responsible for the advanced design, development, planning, and management of telecommunication systems, infrastructures, and services of various kinds, to be used in sectors such as personal and social communications, media, transport, security, healthcare, and the environment. These systems include, among others, fixed and mobile communication systems, telecommunication networks, remote sensing systems and sensors, multimedia data processing systems, telematics systems, and broadcasting systems.
In these fields, the Telecommunications Engineer represents a professional figure with an integrated and systemic vision of the sector, resulting in strong versatility in the job market. Alternatively, they may work as specialists in cutting-edge fields such as:

  • Specialist engineer in fixed and mobile communication systems and devices;
  • Specialist engineer in telecommunication networks and services;
  • Specialist engineer in remote sensing systems;
  • Specialist engineer in multimedia data processing systems and architectures.

In the aforementioned roles, the Telecommunications Engineer generally holds positions of responsibility, both technical and managerial, as well as roles focused on innovation and production development, coordinating work groups that include various professional profiles. He/she is characterized by a broad cultural background and typically collaborates with specialists from different areas of engineering and from the economic-managerial sector in performing tasks related to the design, development, and operation of telecommunication systems and services.
Skills
In carrying out the aforementioned functions, graduates holding a Master’s Degree in Telecommunications Engineering possess a range of skills acquired during the study program. In particular:

  • The ability to identify, model, describe, and communicate complex phenomena and processes characterizing the telecommunication system and/or service under analysis;
  • The ability to develop and apply methodological approaches, including interdisciplinary ones, and exercise independent judgment in solving complex problems related to telecommunication systems and services of various kinds, as well as the ability to perform measurements, tests, and experimental demonstrations and effectively interpret their results;
  • The ability to apply design criteria and technological-implementation elements of specific telecommunication systems and services to develop technical (including innovative) solutions and to evaluate their socio-economic impact;
  • The ability to work in teams, write technical documents, and present results effectively.

Career Opportunities
Graduates with a Master’s Degree in Telecommunications Engineering can pursue professional activities in numerous fields, holding key roles in the conception, design, management, and production of goods and services within companies, public administrations, and as independent professionals.
The main career opportunities for graduates in Telecommunications Engineering include the following areas:

  • Design and production of telecommunication systems: Companies engaged in the design, production, and operation of telecommunication equipment and systems on various scales, from local networks to national infrastructures, including satellite communication systems and fiber optic networks.
  • Terrestrial and aerospace remote sensing systems: Companies involved in the design, production, and operation of remote sensing equipment, systems, and infrastructures for terrestrial and aerospace applications, including surveillance, environmental monitoring, defense, and satellite mission payloads.
  • Telecommunication service provision: Companies offering telecommunication services, focusing on connectivity solutions for everyday scenarios (such as Internet services including satellite Internet, mobile telephony, maritime and aeronautical telecommunications) or for extreme situations (such as emergency communications and support for scientific satellites).
  • Media and multimedia applications: Companies and organizations involved in the design and management of facilities and equipment for information transport and processing, such as television, cinema, radio, entertainment industries, and other multimedia applications, as well as monitoring systems for environmental, biomedical, cultural heritage, precision agriculture, and traffic applications.
  • Regulatory and public service organizations: Regulatory bodies and public service entities connected to central and local public administrations that oversee telecommunication systems and services or operate in public safety, civil protection, and air, land, and sea traffic control, including space agencies.
  • Telecommunications consulting: Consulting firms offering support on telecommunication and remote sensing systems and on methodologies related to information acquisition, transmission, and application in telematics and digital contexts.
  • Entrepreneurship and innovative spin-offs: Entrepreneurial paths involving the creation of small companies or spin-offs focused on the design, development, and consulting of telecommunication and remote sensing systems, promoting innovation.
  • Research and development: Companies and institutions engaged in research and development of advanced telecommunication and remote sensing systems for emerging applications, including next-generation networks, smart environments, autonomous systems, and space tourism.
  • Education and scientific dissemination: Companies and institutions providing technical and specialized training and scientific outreach on telecommunication systems and information technologies. In particular, by acquiring a sufficient number of credits in the required scientific-disciplinary areas, graduates may participate in competitions for secondary school teaching positions.
  • Further studies: Pursuing doctoral or specialization programs in the fields of information engineering and communication technologies.