Test Automation Engineer – GNSS Lab, Onsite Ispra
Pubblicato il 23-08-2026 - E-Frontiers in Milano
Test Automation Specialist - GNSS & Space Technologies
Location: Ispra, Italy (On-site). Job type: Permanent or Freelance options considered. Contract: Long-term European Commission project, initial contract duration 1 year.
About E-Frontiers
At E-Frontiers, we specialize in connecting top technology and engineering professionals with innovative international projects. We work with organizations across Europe, supporting highly skilled talent throughout the recruitment process and beyond.
We are currently supporting a strategic European initiative in the fields of Positioning, Navigation & Timing (PNT), GNSS, Satellite Technologies and Space Innovation, based in Ispra (Italy).
About the Opportunity
This is a unique opportunity to join one of Europe's most advanced research and testing environments supporting technologies such as: Galileo, EGNOS, LEO-PNT, Hybrid Navigation Systems, Next-generation Positioning, Navigation & Timing solutions.
You will contribute to testing, validation and automation activities within cutting-edge laboratory facilities dedicated to space,
connectivity and emerging technologies. The role combines software development, laboratory automation, instrumentation management, data analysis and GNSS technologies within a highly international and multidisciplinary environment.
Key Responsibilities
Test Automation & Software Development
Develop automation tools for laboratory testing activitiesBuild and maintain software for managing scientific instrumentationCreate and execute test vectors for navigation and positioning projectsDevelop solutions using Python and MATLAB
Laboratory & Instrumentation Support
Operate and manage advanced laboratory equipment including:Spectrum analysersOscilloscopesSignal generatorsSDR platformsGNSS receivers and simulatorsTiming and synchronization systems
Data Analysis & Validation
Analyse experimental results and performance metricsCreate data visualisation dashboards and reportsSupport testing and validation campai