Radio & Navigation Systems Technical Lead

ALTER TECHNOLOGY TÜV NORD; Madrid; Híbrido; EUR 70.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Life insurance

Flexible compensation

Sports club access

Hybrid work

Descripción de la vacante

ALTER TECHNOLOGY TÜV NORD is seeking a Radio & Navigation Systems Technical Lead to drive the development of a maritime GNSS testing laboratory and shape testing capabilities across Space, Defense, Security, Transportation and Industrial sectors.

You will lead design, implementation, testing methodologies, and regulatory alignment; provide technical support to customers; collaborate with multidisciplinary teams; and help create new services within the lab.

Formación

• Degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Physics or related discipline.
• Experience in RF, GNSS, navigation systems or wireless communications.
• Knowledge of PNT technologies.
• Experience with Galileo, EGNOS and SBAS valued.
• Experience in testing laboratories or ISO/IEC 17025 environments is a plus.
• Hands‑on experience with RF instrumentation such as spectrum analyzers, signal generators, VNA and testers.
• Ability to translate regulations into practical testing solutions.
• Strong analytical mindset and proactive attitude.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the design, implementation and deployment of a new maritime GNSS testing laboratory.
• Develop testing methodologies, procedures and documentation.
• Analyze regulations and standards related to navigation systems and GNSS technologies.
• Define laboratory capabilities, equipment and investment needs.
• Contribute to innovation projects focused on PNT technologies.
• Provide technical support to customers and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Drive development of new testing services and technical expertise within the lab.

Conocimientos

RF

GNSS

PNT

Galileo/EGNOS/SBAS

RF instrumentation

Regulations interpretation

Analytical mindset

Educación

Telecommunications Engineering

Electronics Engineering

Physics

Herramientas

Spectrum Analyzers

Signal Generators

Vector Network Analyzers

Communication Testers

Descripción del empleo

Radio & Navigation Systems Technical Lead

Are you passionate about navigation technologies, GNSS systems and wireless communications?

At ALTER TECHNOLOGY TÜV NORD, we are looking for a Radio & Navigation Systems Technical Lead to drive the development of new testing capabilities in navigation and radio technologies, contributing to innovative projects across Space, Defense, Security, Transportation and Industrial sectors.

This is a unique opportunity to lead the creation of a new maritime GNSS testing laboratory within a European innovation project and play a key role in shaping the future of our testing and certification services.

Your mission

• Lead the design, implementation and deployment of a new maritime GNSS testing laboratory.
• Develop testing methodologies, procedures and technical documentation.
• Analyze regulations and standards related to navigation systems, GNSS technologies and radio equipment.
• Define laboratory capabilities, equipment and investment needs to support future service development.
• Contribute to innovation projects focused on Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT) technologies.
• Provide technical support to customers and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Drive the development of new testing services and technical expertise within the laboratory.

What we're looking for

• Degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Physics or a related discipline.
• Experience in RF, GNSS, navigation systems or wireless communications.
• Knowledge of PNT (Positioning, Navigation and Timing) technologies.
• Experience with Galileo, EGNOS and Satellite-Based Augmentation Systems (SBAS) is highly valued.
• Experience in testing laboratories or ISO/IEC 17025 environments is a plus.
• Hands‑on experience with RF instrumentation such as Spectrum Analyzers, Signal Generators, Vector Network Analyzers and Communication Testers.
• Ability to interpret technical regulations and transform requirements into practical testing solutions.
• Strong analytical mindset, problem‑solving skills and proactive attitude.

What we offer

Flexible working hours to support your work-life balance

Hybrid model: up to 2 days remote work per week or 9/80 schedule (depending on role)

Continuous learning through internal training and development programs

Attractive benefits package including:

• Life insurance
• Flexible compensation (tax benefits on private health insurance)
• Sports club access

A multicultural and multidisciplinary work environment

Exposure to cutting‑edge technologies and innovation projects

24 working days of vacation + additional days (Birthday, Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve, Easter)