Test Manager / IVVQ Engineer (m/f)

Location: Madrid Tres Cantos, Spain

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.

Thales in Spain is a leader in technological solutions applied to Defence, Aeronautics, Security, Transportation and Space and, furthermore, is a global centre for excellence in Space, Security of Critical Infrastructures and Transportation. With a turnover of €320 million and a staff of 1,200, it exports approximately 40% of its total production principally to the Middle East, North Africa and Latin America.

Key responsabilities and principle tasks

You will define and follow-up the validation strategy for space applications (test plans, test means, test procedures, etc.). As Test Manager you will lead the Integration, Verification, Validation and Qualification (IVVQ) activities of the system and will supervise its lower lever elements in accordance with the Project Design Authority and the development team.

You will work in a highly innovative environment and will participate in several challenging projects at international level and with a multidisciplinary team (with experts in electronics, radiofrequency, software, firmware, etc.).

We are looking a candidate with:

• Master of Engineering, preferably in Telecommunications, Electronics or Aeronautical.
• At least 3 years of experience in testing activities for radiofrequency or electronic systems: component testing, integration and verification, test automation, test equipment, test management, validation and acceptance.
• Knowledge in active RF and in firmware integration and validation.
• Proven capacity to ensure success by meeting deadlines and achieving a balanced budget.
• Ability to anticipate and manage risks and opportunities associated to IVVQ activity.
• Ability to manage schedule and cost of Integration and Validation activities.
• Motivated to learn new technologies and space-business processes.
• Fluent English

Skills to make the difference:​

• Experience in electronic and software integration and validation.
• Experience in DSP (digital signal processor)
• Good skills to manage teams (even without hierarchical responsibility).
• Valued Experience in Agile methodology.
• French would be a plus.

What do we offer?

• Flexible schedule, from 8 to 9.30 and 16.30 until 18h.
• Thales Concilia: a set of advantages and free services and others at reduced prices.
• Free and healthy canteen.
• Enjoy discounts and special promotions on products and services thanks to Club Ahorro.
• 22 working days of vacation, 6 days of free disposal and closing days that do not consume vacations at Christmas and Easter.
• Thales Flex: Personalized flexible compensation plan in which you can choose how to distribute your salary (health insurance, childcare vouchers, transportation and training).
• Annual bonus.
• Fixed profit bonus of 712,43€.
• Sharing Thales program: become a Thales shareholder.
• Hybrid work plan.
• Pension Plan with monthly contributions on your behalf to your Pension Plan.
• Wellness Plan: thematic webinars and access to our company clubs.
• Medical and physiotherapy service at the workplace.
• We continuously create an inclusive, respectful and cooperative environment.

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!