Radio Frequency Subsystem Designer
Pubblicato il 05-10-2026 - Thales Group in Torino
Overview
As Senior RF Subsystem Designer, you will lead the specification and design of RF subsystems for critical space missions, ensuring robust data links with Earth and other spacecraft.
You will contribute to cross-functional teams across mission programs and interface with the Ground Segment and Data Handling subsystems.
You'll address link budgets, data volumes, and subsystem procurement, while supporting integration, tests, and customer reviews.
This role offers exposure to high-profile projects like ExoMars, LISA, and Deep Space Platform studies, with a strong impact on mission success.
Responsabilità
Specify and design RF subsystems and units (Transponder, Antennas, RFDN, Cables, TWTA, SSPA, Switches)
Define electrical and communication interfaces between Communications Subsystem and Data Handling Subsystem
Design ground communication protocols, link budgets, and data volume estimates
Procurement of communications subsystems and units via subcontractor activities
Support Communications subsystem integration and test (AIT) with system avionics
Participate in technical meetings and reviews with the Customer
Requisiti fondamentali
Master's degree in Telecommunication Engineering or Electronic Engineering or Aerospace Engineering with focus on telecommunication
At least 3 years of RF subsystems design or testing experience at subsystem or unit level (Transponder, Antennas)
Experience in analysis of spacecraft-to-ground communication scenarios and RF architecture synthesis
Knowledge of Matlab/Simulink, FEKO, STK
Knowledge of ECSS CCSDS standards for communications
Knowledge of space-qualified components (memories, FPGA, ADC, DAC)
Familiarity with DOORS configuration management
Programming in C, C++, Python (beneficial)
Proficient English
Willingness to travel abroad and work with culturally diverse teams
Ability to present and discuss solutions with the Customer
Cross-cultural collaboration
Effective communication and presentation
Problem solving and analytical thinking
RF subsystem design and analysis
Link budget and data volume estimation
Ground-to-space communication protocols