Near Field Instrument Satellite Test Engineer

A Joint Venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), Thales Alenia Space is a global space manufacturer delivering, for more than 40 years, high-tech solutions for telecommunications, navigation, Earth Observation, environmental management, exploration, science and orbital infrastructures. Thanks to our diversity of skills, talents and cultures, our customers (governments, institutions, space agencies, telecommunications operators), therefore have Space to Connect, Secure & Defend, Observe & Protect, Explore, Travel & Navigate.

In the frame of Thales Alenia Space Rome AIT Center is looking for an Engineer to take a role in designing and verifying Space Systems Tests and Platform Test Engineer. Requested profile is for engineers in Electronic, Telecommunication or equivalent.

Key duties:

Candidate shall assume an active function on developing and performing tests and designing and procuring test benches. Her/His duties will include:

• Execution of tests on RF and Microwaves subsystems and systems
• Analysis, modeling and simulation of Payload test benches functions and performances
• Definition of validation, methods and accuracy of tests
• Development of AIT Test Software and Procedures
• Use the function and operations of all the systems composing the Anechoic Chamber.
• Reading technical drawings and schemes.
• Safety concepts and procedure.
• Supervision of test campaigns and analysis of results
• Test report and trend analysis
• Supervision of test campaigns and analysis of results
• Availability to work in double or triple shifts
• Availability to work during bank holidays seasons
• Availability to work on weekends
• Availability to work abroad for long periods

Skills, experience and qualifications required:

• Master degree in Telecommunication and Electronic Engineer or equivalent
• Knowledge of Anechoic Chamber System use and scope.
• Understanding the function and operations of all the systems composing the Anechoic Chamber.
• Knowledge/Experience on main protocol/standards as CCSDS, ITU, ECSS, PUS and so on
• Knowledge of ESA technical standard (at least of the following list) :
  • ECSS-E-ST-20-07C Rev.2(3January2022) (EMC)
  • ECSS-E-ST-50-05C(RF and modulation)
  • ECSS-E-ST-50-02C (Ranging and Doppler)
• Technical experience about write/understanding of the Payload Test Requirements of a Satellite
• Technical experience about technical procurement on Payload units
• Technical experiences about test execution at Payload level or alternatively on Spacecraft level
• Reading technical drawings and schemes.
• Familiar Safety concepts and procedure.
• Familiar with both RF instrumentation and RF measurements.
• Knowledge of Antennas Theory (basic, at least) and related Antenna RF measurements.
• Knowledge of Far-Field and Near Field terminologies and measurement techniques.
• Technical experience on Payload EGSE elements and development on Payload simulator
• Knowledge of MATLAB, C++, Python, Java, Linux is a plus
• Knowledge of the operating principles on Telecommunication Sub-systems.
• Knowledge and experience in the use of measurement instrumentations (Oscilloscope, Power Meter, Spectrum Analyzer…..)
• Ability to manage multiple tasks at one time and to work autonomously
• Team Working attitude
• Good knowledge of English in writing and speaking

At Thales Alenia Space we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales Alenia Space employing around 8,900 employees in 10 countries with 17 sites in Europe and a plant in the US, our mobility policy enables employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad. Thales Alenia Space sees space as a new horizon, helping to build a better, more sustainable life on Earth #SpaceForLife. Great journeys start here, apply now!