Air Traffic Management Field Engineer
Pubblicato il 26-09-2026 - Thales Group in Gorgonzola
## NRS Project Technician (Open also to Protected Categories, Law 68/99)Postulerremote type: Hybridelocations: Gorgonzolatime type: Temps pleinposted on: Offre publiée aujourd'huijob requisition id: R Location: Gorgonzola, ItalieThales people architect solutions that are relied upon to deliver operational advantage at every decisive moment throughout the mission. Defence and armed forces customers rely on us to deliver the full range of defensive systems for land, sea, and air. From early warning, to threat neutralisation, our platforms cover all levels from very short-range systems, to extended protection across the entire battle-space including Airspace Mobility Solutions, Vehicles and Tactical Systems and Missile Defence, Optronics, and Radar.
Gorgonzola hosts Navigations Air Systems (NAS) domain. The activity of NAS domain: avionics, navigation and radar systems for civil air traffic and technologies supporting the activities of civilian and military pilots, ATC controllers and technicians of several airlines, air traffic control agencies and Air Force around the world. Italy is the Group's Competence center for the design, production and delivery of Navigation Aids products and Competence Centre for the delivery of non-Radar Surveillance Products.### Join us in shaping the future of Air Traffic ManagementWe're looking for a hands-on Field Engineer to support the deployment and commissioning of advanced Air Traffic Management systems across domestic and international projects.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working on complex technical systems in the field, solving real-world problems, and collaborating with engineering teams and customers in mission-critical environments.
You'll work on MLAT, ADS-B and WAM systems, combining RF expertise, networking knowledge,
and Linux troubleshooting skills to bring high-performance systems online worldwide.## What you'll do### Deploy and integrate mission-critical systemsYou will lead on-site installation and integration activities, including:* RF cabling and antenna connections* Rack installation of servers and workstations* Setup of switches, routers, and networking equipmentù### Perform RF testing and troubleshootingUse professional measurement tools to validate system performance and resolve technical issues:* Power Meters* Network Analyzers (VNA/SNA)* SWR meters### Configure networking and Linux systemsWork on distributed MLAT and ADS-B infrastructures by:* configuring IP networks, VLANs, routing and switching* troubleshooting connectivity and latency issues* analyzing Linux systems, logs, services and networking behavior### Lead commissioning activities on customer sitesTravel internationally to:* execute system commissioning* perform SAT (Site Acceptance Tests)* validate performance against international aviation standards and customer requirements### Be the technical reference on-siteAct as the main technical contact during:* FAT (Factory Acceptance Tests)* installation and commissioning* SAT activities* You'll collaborate closely with Project Managers,
R&D; teams and customer stakeholders.### Support customers and end users* deliver technical training* provide remote and on-site support* help restore operations in mission-critical environments## What we're looking for### Background* Technical Diploma or Degree in:* Information Technology* Electronics* Telecommunications* ### Experience* 1–5 years in technical field roles* Experience in telecommunications, networking, RF systems, or critical infrastructures is a plus### Technical skills* RF systems and measurements* IP networking and troubleshooting* Linux environments (RedHat/CentOS/Debian)* System diagnostics and technical problem solving### Soft skills* Autonomous and proactive mindset* Comfortable working on-site and traveling internationally* Strong communication and customer-facing attitude* Ability to operate under pressure in critical environments## Growth opportunityThis role offers a strong technical growth path.
Over time, you'll have the opportunity to evolve into a Technical Lead role, contributing to:* tender analysis* system design* BOM definition* site surveys* FAT execution* coordination with R&D; and Project Management team## Why this role is exciting* Work on technologies used in real Air Traffic Management environments* International projects and field activities* High technical exposure across RF, networking and Linux systems* Direct impact on mission-critical aviation infrastructure* Clear growth path toward technical leadershipAt Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs.
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