Senior DSP & Digital Communications Design Engineer

Location: Madrid Tres Cantos, Spain

A Joint Venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), Thales Alenia Space is a global space manufacturer delivering, for more than 40 years, high-tech solutions for telecommunications, navigation, Earth Observation, environmental management, exploration, science and orbital infrastructures. Thanks to our diversity of skills, talents and cultures, our customers (governments, institutions, space agencies, telecommunications operators), therefore have Space to Connect, Secure & Defend, Observe & Protect, Explore, Travel & Navigate.

Thales in Spain is a leader in technological solutions applied to Defence, Aeronautics, Security, Transportation and Space and, furthermore, is a global centre for excellence in Space, Security of Critical Infrastructures and Transportation. With a turnover of €320 million and a staff of 1,200, it exports approximately 40% of its total production principally to the Middle East, North Africa and Latin America.

Mission:

As an Algorithm Role within Thales, you will:

• Work on Algorithm engineering either for Big Data Analytics, optimisation algos, crypto, decision aid algos, Information analytics & fusion algos, Image processing, Sensor processing algos (signal, video), or Waveform design and algos (radio, radar, sonar), problem complexity analysis; algorithm design; algorithm implementation on a targeted language and machine
• Define the system capabilities thanks to a functional, logical and value analysis, describing functions to be performed to meet the real needs of the user in the various scenarii and maximising product value for Customer
• Analyse critically and constructively the systems/equipment needs
• Select and adapt algorithmic and/or IT solutions (like architectures, technologies…) to meet the demand
• Prototype solutions in a realistic/representative context
• Provide support to the validation teams
• Ensure the smooth running of the project (like reporting, progress monitoring, customer interfaces…)
• Embed solutions on different processing platforms
• Test the algorithm in a real environment

Education & Qualifications:

• You graduated with a Master of Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Algorithms Engineering, Computer Science or any related field.
• You have technical skills and enjoy teamwork.
• You want to solve complex problems and be plunged into a challenging environment.
• You have proven dedication and willingness towards continuous improvement and learning new skills and technology.
• You are seen as a value proposition on crucial and sensitive programs.
• You are a self-starter, with an ability to manage your own workload and meet your agreed objectives, whilst also contributing to the development and delivery of wider operational goals.
• You want to follow the latest advanced tools and the latest trends of the algorithm discipline.

Competencies:

• You have knowledge of Algorithm design.
• You have a deep understanding of foundational concepts in mathematics/ physics/ science.
• You are able to analyse in a critical and constructive way systems/equipment needs in order to determine potential issues and build specification documents.
• You possess high level of systems analysis and applied mathematics/statistics science.
• You master programming and scripting languages (e.g. Python).
• You have the ability to implement and optimise algorithms on a digital platform and evaluate/validate their efficiency.
• You are able to write the documentation or the evolutions of algorithms
• You remain at the state of the art of your discipline (scientific papers…).

​What do we offer?

• Flexible schedule, from 8 to 9.30 and 16.30 until 18h.
• Thales Concilia: a set of advantages and free services and others at reduced prices.
• Free and healthy canteen.
• Enjoy discounts and special promotions on products and services thanks to Club Ahorro.
• 22 working days of vacation, 6 days of free disposal and closing days that do not consume vacations at Christmas and Easter.
• Thales Flex: Personalized flexible compensation plan in which you can choose how to distribute your salary (health insurance, childcare vouchers, transportation and training).
• Annual bonus.
• Fixed profit bonus of 712,43€.
• Sharing Thales program: become a Thales shareholder.
• Hybrid work plan.
• Pension Plan with monthly contributions on your behalf to your Pension Plan.
• Wellness Plan: thematic webinars and access to our company clubs.
• Medical and physiotherapy service at the workplace.
• We continuously create an inclusive, respectful and cooperative environment.

#SPACEFORLIFE

At Thales Alenia Space we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales Alenia Space employing around 8,900 employees in 10 countries with 17 sites in Europe and a plant in the US, our mobility policy enables employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad. Thales Alenia Space sees space as a new horizon, helping to build a better, more sustainable life on Earth #SpaceForLife. Great journeys start here, apply now!