Radio & Navigation Systems Technical Lead

ALTER TECHNOLOGY TÜV NORD; Madrid; Híbrido; EUR 75.000 - 105.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Flexible working hours

Hybrid work

Professional development

Life insurance

Sports club access

Descripción de la vacante

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

You will lead design, implementation and deployment of the lab, develop methodologies, analyze regulations, and provide technical support to customers while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams in a hybrid work setup.

Formación

• Degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Physics or related field.
• Experience in RF, GNSS, navigation systems or wireless communications.
• Knowledge of PNT technologies.
• Experience with Galileo, EGNOS and SBAS is highly valued.
• Experience in testing laboratories or ISO/IEC 17025 environments is a plus.
• Hands-on RF instrumentation (Spectrum Analyzers, Signal Generators, VNAs, testers).
• Ability to interpret technical regulations and translate requirements 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 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.

Conocimientos

RF engineering

GNSS

PNT

Galileo/EGNOS/SBAS

Regulatory interpretation

RF instrumentation

Team collaboration

Educación

Telecommunications/Electronics/Physics degree

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)