Job Description:

Closer to Space, closer to the Future: join Telespazio – Leonardo Space Division!

Leonardo is a leading global industrial group in Aerospace, Defence and Security, delivering advance multi-domain technologies across Helicopters, Aircraft, Aerostructures, Electronics, Cybersecurity, and Space. As part of the Leonardo Space Division, Telespazio a joint venture between Leonardo (67%) and Thales (33%), is a global reference in the field of satellite solutions and services. With a workforce of over 3.500 professionals across its offices in Europe and around the world, Telespazio operates an international network of Space Centres and Teleports, offering cutting-edge solutions in Geoinformation Services, Satellite Systems and Operations, and Satellite Communications.

Join us as we continue to push the boundaries of what’s possible in Space.

Inside the Ground Segment and Systems Engineering Area in Rome, we are looking for a Verification and Validation Test Engineer to be assigned to the System Deployment and Qualification Unit.

He/She is responsible for the definition and execution of tests campaign as part of the Integration, Verification and Validation activities for Satellite Systems Ground Segments (G/S). He/She shall work in an integrated IVV team for the preparation and execution of the test campaigns of complex systems.

Activities/Responsibilities:

• Contribute to scheduling, preparation and execution of the IVV campaigns
• Requirements verification test method definition (DVCMs)
• Test Scenarios definition
• IVV Plans and procedures preparation
• Participate in the execution of test procedures using the approved IVV plans and in agreement with the test campaigns, including contribution to Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs) and Test Review Board meetings (TRBs)
• Prepare test execution and reports
• Investigation and analysis of anomalies
• Participate to formal reviews and key points
• Support the Technical Manager in the IVV duties

Qualifications / Experience:

• Master's Degree or equivalent from an institution of higher education in Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science or related fields
• At least 3 years of experience

Essential Skills:

• Proven experience in Integration, Verification & Validation (IVV) activities, including identification of necessary test data and tools, software testing, software debugging
• Strong proficiency with Windows and Linux operating systems.
• Knowledge of Virtual Environments (VMWare, esxi, vsphere, openstack, KVM)
• Knowledge of containers technology and related environments (e.g. Dockers, Kubernetes)
• Knowledge of shell scripting
• Good English knowledgee

Desirable Skills:

• Knowledge of space and ground system engineering processes, and system and software life-cycles and standards (e.g. ECSS)
• Knowledge of Agile/DevOps models and related testing approach (e.g. Jenkins)
• Knowledge of programming languages (Java, Python, Bash script, Javascript)
• Knowledge of Cloud-based infrastructure and applications, microservices architectures
• Knowledge of Networking, Network Protocols and related issues

Place of work: Rome, Availability to travel EU and extra-EU

What We Offer:

• Our applicable collective labor agreement is the CCNL for the Private Metalworking Industry and Plant Installation Sector.
• Working arrangement: Hybrid
• Employment category: Employee
• Contract type: Permanent-term
• 13th-month salary payment
• Performance bonus linked to Business results
• Welfare vouchers worth €250 per year.
• Meal vouchers worth €9, usable at the company cafeteria or for external expenses.
• Continuous learning and development opportunities to enhance both technical expertise and interpersonal skills.

The Company reserves the right to assess the job grade and compensation package based on objective criteria identified during the recruitment process and in line with the seniority level of the selected candidate and the position itself, in compliance with the principles of fairness, transparency and equal opportunities established by applicable legislation.

How Does the Recruitment Process Work?

Following the collection of applications, we review and identify the candidates whose profiles best match the required qualifications and skills. Selected candidates will participate in an initial interview with the Human Resources team, focused on getting to know the candidate, as well as assessing motivation and personal competencies. This is followed by a more in-depth technical interview conducted together with the relevant Business team. At the end of the selection process, candidates receive feedback regardless of the outcome, whether positive or negative. For more information, please visit the following link: Join a Global Company

Why Telespazio: At Telespazio, the well-being, safety and development of our people are at the heart of our corporate culture. We actively foster an inclusive, diverse and stimulating work environment, promoting the principles of equity and the value of diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age.

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