Test Automation Engineer – GNSS Lab, Onsite

Test Automation Specialist - GNSS & Space Technologies

Location:

Ispra, Italy (On-site). Job type:
Permanent or Freelance options considered.

Contract:

Long-term European Commission project, initial contract duration 1 year.

About E-Frontiers
At  E-Frontiers , we specialize in connecting top technology and engineering professionals with innovative international projects. We work with organizations across Europe, supporting highly skilled talent throughout the recruitment process and beyond.

We are currently supporting a strategic European initiative in the fields of Positioning, Navigation & Timing (PNT), GNSS, Satellite Technologies and Space Innovation, based in  Ispra (Italy) .

About the Opportunity
This is a unique opportunity to join one of Europe's most advanced research and testing environments supporting technologies such as:
Galileo, EGNOS, LEO-PNT, Hybrid Navigation Systems, Next-generation Positioning, Navigation & Timing solutions.

You will contribute to testing, validation and automation activities within cutting-edge laboratory facilities dedicated to space, connectivity and emerging technologies. The role combines software development, laboratory automation, instrumentation management, data analysis and GNSS technologies within a highly international and multidisciplinary environment.

Key Responsibilities
Test Automation & Software Development
Develop automation tools for laboratory testing activities
Build and maintain software for managing scientific instrumentation
Create and execute test vectors for navigation and positioning projects
Develop solutions using Python and MATLAB

Laboratory & Instrumentation Support
Operate and manage advanced laboratory equipment including:  Spectrum analysers
Oscilloscopes
Signal generators
SDR platforms
GNSS receivers and simulators
Timing and synchronization systems

Data Analysis & Validation
Analyse experimental results and performance metrics
Create data visualisation dashboards and reports
Support testing and validation campaigns for European navigation programmes

Infrastructure & Network Support
Support laboratory network administration
Contribute to laboratory maintenance and continuous improvement initiatives
Assist in the deployment and operation of technical environments

Requirements
Essential
Degree in Telecommunications, Navigation, Geomatics, Engineering, Computer Science or similar
Strong Python and/or MATLAB development skills
Minimum 3 years of experience in:  Version control systems (Git or similar)
Data analysis and visualisation
Scientific or laboratory instrumentation

Familiarity with GNSS technologies and satellite navigation systems
Good knowledge of Linux environments
Strong English communication skills (B2+)

Nice to Have
Network administration experience
Embedded development or VHDL knowledge
SDR (Software Defined Radio) experience

Experience with AI tools and AI-assisted workflows
Knowledge of Galileo, EGNOS or positioning technologies
Additional European language
EU Security Clearance (or eligibility)

What We Offer
Competitive salary
Permanent or freelance engagement
Work on strategic European space and navigation programmes
International and multicultural environment
Long-term project stability
Access to advanced research laboratories and technologies
Exposure to cutting-edge GNSS, PNT and space innovation projects
Collaborative engineering environment