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), therefore have Space to Connect, Secure & Defend, Observe & Protect, Explore, Travel & Navigate. And at the end is placed as a TAS-Thales standard for every vacancy.
Thales in Spain is a leader in technological solutions applied to Defence, Aeronautics, Security, Transportation and Space and, furthermore, is a global centre for excellence in Space, Security of Critical Infrastructures and Transportation. With a turnover of €320 million and a staff of 1,200, it exports approximately 40% of its total production principally to the Middle East, North Africa and Latin America.
At Thales Alenia Space in Spain, we are looking for a Test Manager for space units to join our Engineering team!!
Your tasks
You will define and follow-up the validation strategy for space applications (test plans, test means, test procedures, etc.). As Test Manager you will lead the Integration, Verification, Validation and Qualification (IVVQ) activities of the system and will supervise its lower lever elements in accordance with the Project Design Authority and the development team.
You will work in a highly innovative environment and will participate in several challenging projects at international level and with a multidisciplinary team (with experts in electronics, radiofrequency, software, firmware, etc.).
We are looking a candidate with:
- Master of Engineering, preferably in Electronics, Telecommunications or Aeronautical.
- At least 3 years of experience in testing activities for electronic systems: component testing, integration and verification, test automation, test equipment, test management, validacion and acceptance.
- Proven capacity to ensure success by meeting deadlines and achieving a balanced budget.
- Motivated to learn new technologies and space-business processes.
- Fluent English
Skills to make the difference:
- Experience in electronic, radiofrequency, software and firmware integration and validation.
- Good skills to manage teams (even without hierarchical responsibility).
- Valued Experience in Agile methodology.
What do we offer?
- Smart Working (teleworking, flexible working time, equipment & tools endowment, etc.).
- Free meals at the office.
- 28 business days of vacation.
- Pension plan.
- Individual training programs.
- Good working environment.
If you like teamwork, are looking for a new opportunity where you can learn new technologies for space-business and you are dynamic and results oriented, we're looking for you!
We will consider being in possession of a certificate of disability.
Thales is a company committed to equal opportunities between women and men, and for this reason, we work to raise awareness and disseminate information on the subject both internally and externally.
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 #SpaceForLife. Great journeys start here, apply now!
