Galileo RF Test Campaign Engineer – Netherlands
GMV Tres Cantos, Community of Madrid, Spain (Remote available)
We are expanding our teams in the Satellite Navigation Systems sector to join the Galileo Programme.
Role Overview
As a Galileo RF Test Campaign Engineer you will provide on-site system engineering and integration support at ESA ESTEC (Noordwijk, The Netherlands) for the Galileo Programme, the European Union’s general satellite navigation system.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and execute RFCT campaigns (S-, C-, and L-band) for Galileo 1st and 2nd Generation systems, ensuring compliance with test objectives and coordination with ESA and industrial partners.
- Support test execution involving Ground Segment elements, Satellite Suitcases, and User Receivers, ensuring proper setup, operation, and data collection during RF compatibility tests.
- Monitor test progress and system behaviour, identify anomalies, and coordinate troubleshooting with relevant engineering teams.
- Record, analyse, and document test results, producing detailed RFCT logs and reports in accordance with project and ESA standards.
- Contribute to test readiness and review milestones, participating in TRR, PTR, TRB, and other checkpoints as required.
- Support Security and Robustness test activities (Sec-chain AIV) preceding RFCT execution, ensuring test environment integrity.
- Ensure consistency with qualification and acceptance test programmes, supporting adherence to verification requirements.
- Maintain configuration control of test setups and equipment, ensuring accurate documentation and version tracking.
- Participate in coordination and control boards (e.g., MTP, NRB, VCB, CCB) related to RFCT campaign activities and outcomes.
- Provide technical inputs and status updates to ESA and project stakeholders, ensuring clear communication of progress, issues, and results.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Telecommunications, Electronics, or a related technical field.
- Experience in RF testing, satellite ground segment operations, or system integration within the space sector.
- Knowledge of RF communication systems and familiarity with RFCT execution.
- Proficiency with RF measurement instruments (spectrum analyzers, signal generators, power meters, etc.) and test automation tools.
- Experience in test data analysis, documentation, and reporting.
Desired Skills
- Experience with GNSS systems (Galileo, GPS, etc.) and RF signal performance analysis.
- Knowledge of AIV processes and review milestones.
- Linux systems and scripting (Python, Bash) for test automation and data handling.
What We Offer
- Hybrid working model with 8 weeks of teleworking per year.
- Flexible start and finish times; intensive working hours on Fridays and in summer.
- Personalised career plan, training, and language learning support.
- National and international mobility; relocation package available.
- Competitive compensation with ongoing reviews.
- Wellbeing program: health, dental, accident insurance, free fruit and coffee, physical, mental and financial health training.
Contact
Interested candidates should reach out to Magdalena Kalinowska, vacancy contact. Email:.
We promote equal opportunities in recruitment, and we are committed to inclusion and diversity.
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