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.
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