Satellite IVVQ RF ENGINEER

Thales Group

Electronic Equipment

Roma - Italien

Manager / Team Leader

Experteer Overview

As a Satellite IVVQ RF Engineer, you drive verification activities and test planning for RF subsystems on SAR payloads and related ground link interfaces. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure requirements traceability, verifiability, and compliant delivery of flight-ready components. You will shape verification strategies across EM/QM development models and contribute to a space program with a strong mission to observe, defend, and explore. This role offers exposure to end-to-end verification of complex space systems at Roma.

Responsibilities

Develop and manage verification plans for SAR payload, PDHT, and TT&C at satellite level
Define and maintain verification control documents (VCD/DVCM) and evidence for closure
Coordinate verification activities with AIT, customers, and internal teams
Specify test requirements and plans, and oversee changes during test campaigns
Support VC boards (VCB) and provide evaluation reports
Use DOORS or Polarion for requirements management and traceability
Ensure flow-down and traceability of requirements across platform, payload, and satellite levels
Contribute to the creation and maintenance of test verification consolidation

Key requirements

Experience in RF systems, especially SAR and on-board image storage/transmission (PDHT)
Knowledge of ECSS standards and project development documentation (DDP)
Familiarity with DOORS or Polarion for requirements management
Experience with verification approaches for EM/EQM development, QM qualification, and flight acceptance
Ability to define verification methods per requirement and manage related documentation (RFD/W, Traceability matrix, CR/CN)
Aptitude for co-engineering with project teams to ensure verifiability and clarity of requirements

collaborative teamwork clear communication problem-solving orientation RF systems Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR)PDHT (payload data handling and transmission)

Description

As a Satellite IVVQ RF Engineer, you drive verification activities and test planning for RF subsystems on SAR payloads and related ground li…

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