Navigation Payload AIV Engineer

Thales Group; Roma; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for international meetings and conferences

Professional growth in a diverse environment

Mobility policy for career development

Job summary

Thales Group seeks a Satellite Navigation Payload IVVQ Engineer in Rome to design and develop advanced satellite payloads for programs like GALILEO and LEO PNT. The role centers around AIVV activities and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. Candidates should have a master's degree in a relevant field and significant experience in analysis, simulation, and satellite navigation systems. The position offers opportunities for professional growth and participation in international projects.

Qualifications

• Proven experience (3 to 5 years) in analysis, simulation, requirement testing, integration, verification, and validation.
• Knowledge of Satellite Navigation and/or Communication System, with at least 5 years in the field.
• Familiarity with laboratory instruments.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop advanced satellite navigation payloads for space missions.
• Execute Assembly, Integration, Verification, and Validation (AIVV) activities for navigation payloads.
• Prepare technical documentation and test reports.

Skills

Analysis and Simulation

Requirement Test

Integration

Verification

Validation

Team working

Problem solving

Proactivity

Innovative solutions

Telecommunication principles

Education

Master's degree in electronic, telecommunications, computer science, aerospace engineering or equivalent

Tools

Simulation Tools

Matlab

Job description

## Navigation Payload AIV EngineerApplyremote type: Hybridlocations: Romatime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 30+ Days Agojob requisition id: R0307056A 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.We are looking for an Satellite Navigation Payload IVVQ Engineer to include in the Engineering Department with the scope of* support the execution of these exciting programs such as GALILEO, Moonlight, LEO PNT, etc.;* contribute to the acquisition of new business opportunities;* foster the Research & Development activities in the satellite navigation domain.Located in RomeAs a Satellite Navigation Payload Engineering role within Thales, you will:* Design and development of advanced satellite navigation payloads for space missions* Ownership and execution of Assembly, Integration, Verification, and Validation (AIVV) activities for navigation payloads* Definition and implementation of payload integration and test plans, procedures, and environments* Coordination and management of payload AIVV campaigns, including test setup and troubleshooting* Participation in technical reviews and reporting of AIVV results to stakeholders* Analysis and validation of navigation payload architectures and subsystems* Simulation and performance assessment of payload functionalities, such as signal generation and processing* Investigation and resolution of technical anomalies during AIVV and operational phases* Collaboration with multidisciplinary engineering teams and external partners to ensure successful payload validation* Contribution to the optimization and innovation of AIVV processes and methodologies* Preparation of technical documentation, test reports, and support to proposal activitiesMoreover, you will:* Contribute to the growth of the engineering department activities (e.g. acquisition of new contract, definition of the strategy for the evolution of the competences of the department, etc.)* Contribute to the R&D activities through the proposal and execution of new studies* Support the interaction with the University, through the definition and the follow-up of thesis, stage, etc.* Have the opportunity to participate to international meetings and conference held worldwideLanguage: fluent English, spoken and writtenCOMPETENCIES:* A master’s degree in electronic, telecommunications, computer science, aerospace engineering or equivalent;* significant proven experience (3 to 5 years) among the following: Analysis and Simulation, Requirement Test, Integration, Verification, Validation* Knowledge about basic telecommunication principles (propagation error, access schema, modulations, etc.);* Familiarity with the usage of System Engineering Tools (e.g. Simulation Tools, Matlab, etc.) and laboratory instruments* Knowledge of Satellite Navigation and/or Communication System, with an experience on the field of at least 5 years;* Experience with leading engineering projects or activities;* Capability to adapt and react to change;* Distinct propensity to team working and problem solving, proactivity and attitude to find innovative solutions.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!