Satellite Navigation System Engineer

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The End-to-End Navigation System department of Thales Alenia Space in Italy is looking for a Navigation System Engineer that,  reporting directly to the Head of Department , can:

support the execution of these exciting programs (GALILEO, Moonlight, LEO PNTIod, etc.);

contribute to the acquisition of new business opportunities;

foster the Research & Development activities in the satellite navigation domain.

Location :
Rome.

Life as a Thales system engineer role
As a System Engineering Role within Thales, you will:

Analyze and understand customer needs through advanced studies, simulations, mock-ups, models, prototypes, …

Formalize specifications and architecture used to propose the best solution / product to your clients

Prepare and carry out integration, verification and validation tests

Define test plans and procedures for system level testing

Ensure the technical integration and coherence of the system design, interfaces, and performances.

Design the architecture of the command and control system

Demonstrate the solution to the customer

Moreover, you will:

Contribute to the growth of the engineering department activities (e.g. acquisition of new contracts, definition of the strategy for the evolution of the competences of the department, etc.)

Contribute to the R&D activities through the proposal and execution of new studies

Support the interaction with the University, through the definition and the follow-up of thesis, stage, etc.

Have the opportunity to participate to international meetings and conference held worldwide

Language:  fluent English, spoken and written

Competencies

A master’s degree in electronic, telecommunications, computer science, aerospace engineering or equivalent;

Knowledge about basic telecommunication principles (propagation error, access schema, modulations, etc.);

Familiarity with the usage of System Engineering Tools (e.g. MBSE Tools, Requirement Management Tools, Simulation Tools, Matlab, etc.);

Knowledge of Satellite Navigation and/or Communication System, with an experience on the field of at least 5 years;

Experience with leading engineering projects or activities;

Capability to adapt and react to change;

Distinct propensity to team working and problem solving, proactivity and attitude to find innovative solutions.

At Thales Alenia Space we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales Alenia Space employing around 8,900 employees in 10 countries with 17 sites in Europe and a plant in the US, our mobility policy enables employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad. Thales Alenia Space sees space as a new horizon, helping to build a better, more sustainable life on Earth #Space For Life .

Great journeys start here, apply now!

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing and Defense and Space Manufacturing

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