Near Field Instrument Satellite Test Engineer

Thales

Rome, Italy

In the frame of Thales Alenia Space Rome AIT Center is looking for an Engineer to take a role in designing and verifying Space Systems Tests and Platform Test Engineer. Requested profile is for engineers in Electronic, Telecommunication or equivalent.

Key duties:

Candidate shall assume an active function on developing and performing tests and designing and procuring test benches.

Her/His duties will include:

Execution of tests on RF and Microwaves subsystems and systems
Analysis, modeling and simulation of Payload test benches functions and performances
Definition of validation, methods and accuracy of tests
Development of AIT Test Software and Procedures
Use the function and operations of all the systems composing the Anechoic Chamber.
Reading technical drawings and schemes.
Safety concepts and procedure.
Supervision of test campaigns and analysis of results
Test report and trend analysis
Supervision of test campaigns and analysis of results
Availability to work in double or triple shifts
Availability to work during bank holidays seasons
Availability to work on weekends
Availability to work abroad for long periods

Skills, experience and qualifications required:

Master degree in Telecommunication and Electronic Engineer or equivalent
Knowledge of Anechoic Chamber System use and scope.
Understanding the function and operations of all the systems composing the Anechoic Chamber.
Knowledge/Experience on main protocol/standards as CCSDS, ITU, ECSS, PUS and so on
Knowledge of ESA technical standard (at least of the following list) :
- ECSS-E-ST-20-07C Rev.2(3January2022) (EMC)
- ECSS-E-ST-50-05C(RF and modulation)
- ECSS-E-ST-50-02C (Ranging and Doppler)
Technical experience about write/understanding of the Payload Test Requirements of a Satellite
Technical experience about technical procurement on Payload units
Technical experiences about test execution at Payload level or alternatively on Spacecraft level
Reading technical drawings and schemes.
Familiar Safety concepts and procedure.
Familiar with both RF instrumentation and RF measurements.
Knowledge of Antennas Theory (basic, at least) and related Antenna RF measurements.
Knowledge of Far-Field and Near Field terminologies and measurement techniques.
Technical experience on Payload EGSE elements and development on Payload simulator
Knowledge of MATLAB, C++, Python, Java, Linux is a plus
Knowledge of the operating principles on Telecommunication Sub-systems.
Knowledge and experience in the use of measurement instrumentations (Oscilloscope, Power Meter, Spectrum Analyzer…..)
Ability to manage multiple tasks at one time and to work autonomously
Team Working attitude
Good knowledge of English in writing and speaking