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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.
Thanks to our diversity of skills, talents and cultures, our customers (governments, institutions, space agencies, telecommunications operators) have Space to Connect, Secure & Defend, Observe & Protect, Explore, Travel & Navigate.
We are looking for an Avionics Engineer - IVVQ
The job holder will be in charge of the different phases of Avionics testing: Integration, Verification and Validation/Qualification of Satellite Avionics (for all what concern Data Handling – DHC, Attitude and Orbit Control – AOC and Failure Detection Isolation and Recovery – FDIR aspects), up to final test report/documentation preparation and reviews with customer.
The job will also include developing of simulation models for Satellite Real Time Environment (RTE) based on C/C++ compliant to ESA ECSS SMP standard.
Responsibilities
Real/No-Real Time test environment for Hardware In the Loop (HIL) Testing
Real Time Environment (RTE) Simulation modeling based on C/C++ compliant to ECSS SMP standard
Matlab/Simulink programming
Support to HW units specification and technical management of related procurement
To study/understand the design provided by AOCS/DHC Design Authority in order to develop a verification and testing approach
To develop and write test sequences for AOCS, DHC, FDIR aspects
Avionics V&V; activity at Avionic Test Bench (ATB) level
To develop the Dynamics Simulation SW (DSS) for ATB and to execute the functional test on AVS Units
AVS special verification facilities Requirements Specification and procurement technical monitoring (e.g., STT EGSE and GNSS EGSE)
This request is for a permanent position.
The working site is Rome, but it might be required working in other locations for short mid-term periods.
Short periods of 24h shift working across the full week might be required upon specific program needs.
About You
Education and experience
You have a Master Degree in Electrical/Computer/Control Engineering, with explicit focus on programming, Hardware In the Loop Testing and Control Systems Engineering.
You are fluent in English (C1 and above certification) both listening and reading.
It is preferable you have at least 2-3 years of experience in a similar position.
Skills and knowledge
Knowledge of kinematics and dynamics of rigid bodies
Avionic sensors and actuators technology
Knowledge of real/no-real time test environment (for Hardware In the Loop HIL Testing)
SW or hybrid (HW/SW) simulators
Knowledge about AIM **** boards and KVASER PN/EAN **************** (CAN Bus) or similar boards
Matlab/Simulink programming
C/C++ programming
Knowledge of ESA technical standard (at least two of the following list) is plus:
ECSS-E-ST-*****C (SpaceWire); ECSS-E-ST-*****C
PSS_04_151 (TC Decoder Specification)
PSS_04_106; ECSS-E-ST-*****C
PSS_04_107; ECSS-E-ST-*****C
ECSS-E-ST-*****C (MIL Standard ****)
ECSS-E-ST-*****C (Electrical I/Fs).
Data Handling Hardware (On Board Computer, Remote Terminal Unit, GNSS receiver, microprocessors)
****, Spacewire, CAN open
CCSDS/ECSS telemetry and telecommand standards (synchronization and channel coding, data link)
ECSS Packet Utilization Standard (PUS)
Technical experience about understanding of the Avionic requirements of a Satellite is plus
Technical experience on Avionic EGSE elements and development on Spacecraft simulator is plus
Able to work with instruments of laboratory oscilloscope, multimeter, protocol analyser
Able to work on own and in team in an international environment
Able to cope with a workload pressures
Knowledge of quality process and procedures
Configuration and V&V; tools like DOORS, GIT etc.
Personal ability
Customer focused, proactive attitude
Organized and methodical approach to the work with strong communication skills
Ability to manage multiple tasks at one time, to work autonomously and in team
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