Near Field Instrument Satellite Test Engineer

Thales

Rome, Italy

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;
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.