Senior Satellite Functional Test Engineer

TN Italy; Torino; In loco; EUR 50.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Satellite Functional Test Engineer to join their dynamic team in Turin. This role involves validating critical systems and ensuring compliance with international standards in a cutting-edge technological environment. You will be responsible for executing complex tests, analyzing results, and contributing to lifecycle reviews. The company offers a supportive atmosphere for career growth and development, with opportunities to work on significant projects that impact the future of space exploration. If you are a proactive problem solver with a passion for technology, this is the perfect opportunity to advance your career.

Competenze

• 5+ years of relevant experience in functional testing.
• Master's degree in Electronic or Mechatronic Engineering required.

Mansioni

• Validate Functional Command and Control Chain on ATB and Flight Models.
• Evaluate test requirements and execute tests based on ESA standards.

Conoscenze

Test instrumentation knowledge

Electronic Measurement theory

C++ programming

Python programming

Problem-solving skills

Formazione

Master's Degree in Electronic Engineering

Master's Degree in Mechatronic Engineering

Strumenti

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Protocol analyzers

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Senior Satellite Functional Test Engineer, Turin

Client: Thales

Location: Turin, Italy

Job Category: Not specified

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: d28a335e9fcf

Job Views: 1

Posted: 07.05.2025

Expiry Date: 21.06.2025

Job Description:

Thales Alenia Space, a joint venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), is a global space manufacturer with over 40 years of experience delivering high-tech solutions for telecommunications, navigation, Earth Observation, environmental management, exploration, science, and orbital infrastructures. Our diverse team serves customers such as governments, space agencies, and telecommunications operators, providing solutions to Space to Connect, Secure & Defend, Observe & Protect, Explore, Travel & Navigate.

The Electrical and Functional Assembly, Integration, and Test department is responsible for the integration and testing of spacecraft on Avionic Test Benches and Flight Models, especially for scientific spacecraft.

This role involves testing electrical interfaces between units and external environments (e.g., RF communication) to validate performance against requirements and standards, as well as conducting Functional Chain Validation including Mission Sequence Tests.

We are looking for:

Senior Functional Test Engineer

About the job

You will be responsible for validating the Functional Command and Control Chain on both ATB and Flight Models. Your duties include evaluating test requirements, working with customers and engineering teams to finalize them, defining, preparing, executing tests, and analyzing results. You will contribute to lifecycle reviews as per ESA standards, define technical requirements for test benches, and participate in system test definitions and executions, focusing on mission and system-level tests. You will validate the fulfillment of customer functional requirements at subsystem and system levels, ensuring protocols compliance (ECSS, PUS, spacecraft-specific) and demonstrating their adequacy in nominal and non-nominal scenarios. Troubleshooting and anomaly analysis support are also part of your responsibilities. The primary work location is Torino, with potential support during external test campaigns (up to two years). Work shifts (24/7) may be required based on the program schedule.

About You

Education and experience

• Master's Degree in Electronic Engineering, Mechatronic Engineering, or equivalent
• Fluent English (C1 or higher certification)
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience

Skills and knowledge

• Deep practical knowledge of test instrumentation (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, protocol analyzers)
• Knowledge of Electronic Measurement theory and performance evaluation
• Proficiency in high-level programming languages (C++, Python)
• In-depth knowledge of operating systems and programming
• Experience in designing C&C systems is a plus

Personal qualities

• Customer-focused and proactive
• Organized, methodical, with strong communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks independently or in a team
• Result-oriented within time and budget constraints
• Problem-solving attitude

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