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NRS Project Technician (Open also to Protected Categories, Law 68/99)
Engineering & R&D
Location: Gorgonzola, ItaliaThales 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 Management
We’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 systems
You 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 troubleshooting
Use professional measurement tools to validate system performance and resolve technical issues:
Power Meters
Network Analyzers (VNA/SNA)
SWR meters
Configure networking and Linux systems
Work 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 sites
Travel internationally to:
execute system commissioning
perform SAT (Site Acceptance Tests)
validate performance against international aviation standards and customer requirements
Be the technical reference on-site
Act 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 opportunity
This 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 leadership