RF Subsystem 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 part of the Passive RF & Subsystems Product Line, the candidate will join an enthusiast team, in charge of designing, developing and testing communication subsystems and passive RF equipment.

The candidate will therefore:

• Participate actively in the architectural design of the subsystem.
• Dimension/analyse the subsystem to achieved the required performances.
• Document the design. Prepare test procedures, test reports, test plans.
• Follow the project cycle from beginning to final delivery, including the assistance to integration and test.
• Teamwork with several other departments: mechanical, components, purchasing,etc.
• Follow-up subcontractors of subsystems elements.

Qualification:

• Degree or MSc in electrical engineering or equivalent.
• Relevant experience in the development and validation of RF & data transmission subsystems up to Ka-band
• Experience on digital communication: modulation schemes, error correction coding, characterisation of communication links (channel distortion, EVM, BER, FER)
• Use of test instrumentation: Spectrum Analysers, Network Analysers, Signal Analyzers, Logic Analyzers, Data Patterns Generators, Oscilloscopes, BER tester,..
• Habituated to work in multidisciplinary teams, including external subcontractor follow-up.
• Experience in space sector. Knowledge of space programs design rules and standards
• Engineering tools: ADS, MATLAB, C/C++
• Proficient in English. Spanish knowledge recommendable
• Team player, accountable and proactive
• Flexible and versatile; prone to learn and develop new competences
• Capable to solve engineering problems within risk, cost & schedule constraints
• Willing to face challenges
• Ability to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment

Added Value:

• Experience in passive RF design (filters, multiplexers, ..) in high frequencies (waveguide, resonant cavities)
• Knowledge of RF simulation software like HFSS / CST / Mician.
• Digital Signal Processing and Software-Defined Radio
• C/C++, Pspice
• Third language: French or German

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.

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!