Radio Frequency (RF) Technical Expert

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.

We are seeking for a highly skilled and experienced RF Technical Expert who will serve as a key reference in the discipline, ensuring that technical matters are properly managed within projects, in close collaboration with the Design Authority (CTO). The applicant will provide RF Technical expertise to the RF Active Team within the Radio frequency Discipline.

This role involves working closely with the PDAs, and architects to guide and elevate the technical expertise within the team, participate in proposals and improve the technical performance of the team.

Mission:

• Participate in internal peer reviews during the design phase.
• Optimize customer-oriented solutions.
• Ensure designs align with the development plan, project schedule and budget.
• Collaborate and support other departments in the company (quality, CTO, manufacturing, testing, etc.) to enhance efficiency.
• Promote the reuse of building blocks and standardization.
• Lead and train junior engineers.
• Foster knowledge management within the team.
• Engage in the evolution of RF products and in research and development (R&D) activities.
• Lead technically complex Bids.

Education & Qualifications:

We are looking for a Telecommunications Engineer (master's degree) with over 15 years of experience in areas such as: Electronics, Radiofrequency design and validation (UHF to Ka Band), radio communications or telecommunications, TTC, and space segment.

Skills and ideal experience

You are looking to join a team where you can:

• Proactively tackle challenging projects.
• Collaborate effectively in a team-oriented environment.

You have:

• Leadership skills (communication, collaboration, developing others).
• Strong analytic abilities to asses and synthesize information for decision-making.
• Ability to work in a flexible and highly dynamic environment.
• A continuous improvement mindset.
• Ideally, experience in leading technical teams as technical expert.

You have over 15 years of experience in one of these areas:

• Active RF/Microwave HW design and validation: LNAs, Receivers, Transmitters, VCOs, PLLs, Frequency converters..
• Signal processing : ASICs, FPGAs, Modulations, Codifications, etc..
• TT&C.

Tools:

• Microsoft Office, ADS, Momentum (Electromagnetic 2.5D), HFSS/EmPro (Electromagnetic 3D), ORCAD/PSPICE, MATLAB, Phython, Labview..

Languages:

English is a must, knowledge of other languages will be valued.

Added Value:

• International experience
• Space Industry knowledge
• PhD in RF or related fields.

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 725,25€.
• 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.

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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!