Navigation Payload AIV Engineer

Thales Alenia Space, a joint venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), is a global space manufacturer delivering high‑tech solutions for telecommunications, navigation, Earth Observation, environmental management, exploration, science and orbital infrastructures for more than 40 years. Our customers include governments, institutions, space agencies, and telecommunications operators.

We are looking for a Satellite Navigation Payload IVVQ Engineer to join the Engineering Department with the following scope:

• Support the execution of programs such as GALILEO, Moonlight, LEO PNT, etc.
• Contribute to the acquisition of new business opportunities.
• Foster Research & Development activities in the satellite navigation domain.

Location:

Rome

• Design and develop advanced satellite navigation payloads for space missions.
• Own and execute Assembly, Integration, Verification, and Validation (AIVV) activities for navigation payloads.
• Define and implement payload integration and test plans, procedures, and environments.
• Coordinate and manage payload AIVV campaigns, including test setup and troubleshooting.
• Participate in technical reviews and report AIVV results to stakeholders.
• Analyze and validate navigation payload architectures and subsystems.
• Simulate and assess performance of payload functionalities, such as signal generation and processing.
• Investigate and resolve technical anomalies during AIVV and operational phases.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams and external partners to ensure successful payload validation.
• Contribute to the optimization and innovation of AIVV processes and methodologies.
• Prepare technical documentation, test reports, and support proposal activities.

• Contribute to growth of the engineering department activities (e.g., acquisition of new contracts, definition of strategy for evolution of competencies).
• Contribute to R&D activities through proposal and execution of new studies.
• Support interaction with universities through defining and following up on thesis, stage, etc.
• Participate in international meetings and conferences held worldwide.

Language: fluent English, spoken and written.

• A master’s degree in electronics, telecommunications, computer science, aerospace engineering, or equivalent.
• Significant proven experience (3-5 years) in Analysis and Simulation, Requirement Test, Integration, Verification, Validation.
• Knowledge of basic telecommunication principles (propagation error, access schema, modulations, etc.).
• Familiarity with System Engineering Tools (e.g., Simulation Tools, MATLAB) and laboratory instruments.
• Knowledge of Satellite Navigation and/or Communication System, with at least 5 years of experience in the field.
• Experience leading engineering projects or activities.
• Capability to adapt and react to change.
• Strong teamwork and problem‑solving propensity, proactivity, and attitude to find innovative solutions.