Technical Manager – GNSS & PNT Receiver Technologies

Qascom S.r.l.; Vicenza; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Qascom S.r.l. seeks an experienced Technical Manager to lead the definition, development, validation, and industrialization of next-generation GNSS/PNT receiver technologies for space and drone applications.

The role combines system engineering, technical leadership, project coordination, roadmap definition, customer interaction, and support to business development activities, with a focus on resilient GNSS/PNT solutions and cybersecurity integration.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in relevant engineering field; PhD a plus.
• Experience leading complex engineering projects and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong GNSS/PNT systems engineering background.
• Experience in space/aerospace/defence or autonomous navigation sectors.
• Proficiency in English (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Define system architectures and technical roadmaps for GNSS/PNT products.
• Lead activities from concept to qualification and productization.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams and ensure alignment across development activities.
• Define system requirements, interfaces, KPIs, and verification and validation approaches.
• Lead technical reviews, including SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, BDR, and Final Reviews.
• Manage technical risks and define mitigation plans.
• Interface with customers, institutional agencies and industrial partners.
• Support proposal preparation and business development activities.
• Support product industrialization and lifecycle management.

Skills

Leadership

GNSS/PNT systems

System engineering

Space/aerospace experience

Cybersecurity knowledge

Programming: C/C++, Python, MATLAB

Education

Master's degree in Telecommunications, Aerospace, Electronic or Computer Engineering

PhD (considered a plus)

Job description

Qascom is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Technical Manager to lead the technical definition, development, validation, and industrialization of next-generation GNSS/PNT receiver technologies for both space and professional drone applications.

The successful candidate will provide technical leadershipand coordinate multidisciplinary projects focused on:

• Resilient GNSS space receivers for Earth Observation and LEO missions.
• High-accuracy and anti-jam/anti-spoof PNT solutions.
• Professional GNSS receivers for autonomous drones and robotics.
• Advanced receiver architectures integrating cybersecurity, signal authentication, AI-assisted resilience, sensor fusion, and navigation integrity.

The role combines system engineering, technical leadership, project coordination, roadmap definition, customer interaction, and support to business development activities.

What you will do:

• Define system architectures and technical roadmaps for GNSS/PNT products;
• Lead technical activities from concept definition to qualification and productization;
• Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams and ensure alignment across development activities;
• Define system requirements, interfaces, KPIs, and verification and validation approaches;
• Lead technical reviews, including SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, BDR, and Final Reviews;
• Manage technical risks and define mitigation plans;
• Interface with customers, institutional agencies and industrial partners;
• Support proposal preparation and business development activities;
• Support product industrialization and lifecycle management.

Required qualifications, experiences and skills:

• Master’s degree in Telecommunications, Aerospace, Electronic, or Computer Engineering; a PhD is considered a plus;
• Experience leading complex engineering projects and multidisciplinary teams;
• Strong background in GNSS/PNT systems engineering;
• Experience in the space, aerospace, defence or autonomous navigation sectors;
• Knowledge of GNSS/PNT receiver architectures;
• Knowledge of anti-jamming and anti-spoofing technologies;
• Strong understanding of System Engineering and Technical Management principles;
• Advanced professional proficiency in English, both written and spoken.

Desired qualifications, experience and skills

• 6+ years of relevant industry experience;
• Experience leading technical reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, Final Reviews);
• Experience with product qualification and industrialization activities;
• Experience defining technology roadmaps and product strategies;
• Experience with Sensor Fusion and AI-assisted Navigation solutions;
• Knowledge of Galileo OSNMA, HAS and SAS services;
• Familiarity with SDR and RF receiver architectures;
• Knowledge of cybersecurity applied to critical systems;
• Experience with spaceborne GNSS receiver technologies and Precise Orbit Determination;
• Programming experience in C/C++, Python and/or MATLAB.

Job Information

Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent Employment

Experience Level: Middle to Senior/Expert

Salary Range: €45,000 - €70,000 total gross annual salary, depending on experience and qualifications.

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