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A Joint Venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), Thales Alenia Space is a global space manufacturer delivering, for more than 40 years, high‑tech solutions for telecommunications, navigation, Earth Observation, environmental management, exploration, science and orbital infrastructures. Our customers include governments, institutions, space agencies and telecommunications operators, and we work to Connect, Secure & Defend, Observe & Protect, Explore, Travel and Navigate.
Responsibilities

Support the execution of programs such as Galileo, Moonlight, LEO PNTIod and other navigation initiatives.
Contribute to the acquisition of new business opportunities.
Foster Research & Development activities in the satellite navigation domain.
Analyse and understand customer needs through advanced studies, simulations and prototypes.
Formalise specifications and architecture to propose the best solution to clients.
Prepare and conduct integration, verification and validation tests.
Define test plans and procedures for system‑level testing.
Ensure technical integration and coherence of system design, interfaces and performance.
Design the architecture of the command and control system.
Demonstrate solutions to customers.
Support the growth of engineering department activities (contract acquisition, strategic evolution of competencies).
Contribute to R&D by proposing and executing new studies.
Support the interaction with universities, including the definition and follow‑up of theses and internships.
Participate in international meetings and conferences worldwide.

Location
Rome.
Language
Fluent English, spoken and written.
Competencies

A master’s degree in electronics, telecommunications, computer science, aerospace engineering or equivalent.
Knowledge of basic telecommunication principles (propagation, access schemes, modulations).
Familiarity with System Engineering tools (MBSE, requirement management, simulation, Matlab, etc.).
Knowledge of Satellite Navigation and/or Communication Systems, with at least 5 years of experience in the field.
Experience leading engineering projects or activities.
Ability to adapt and react to change.
Team‑working, problem‑solving, proactivity and innovative mindset.

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