Rf Engineer

Thales España; Madrid; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work plan

Annual bonus

Pension plan

Job summary

Thales Alenia Space in Madrid is seeking a senior RF engineer with a Master’s in Telecommunication Engineering to design RF circuits from DC to Ka band, perform lab measurements, and validate processes. You will produce design documentation and participate in technical reviews with customers.

Fluency in English is mandatory; collaboration with Quality, CTO and Manufacturing teams is essential, along with a hybrid work plan and a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Telecommunication Engineering is required.
• Several years of professional experience in space RF HW design, TT&C, or related fields.
• Fluency in English is mandatory; additional languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

• RF circuit design from DC to Ka band, including amplifiers, oscillators, modulators and filters.
• Perform RF measurements and lab testing on designed hardware.
• Validate development and integration processes.
• Prepare analysis and design documentation per Space standards and participate in reviews with customers.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Quality, CTO, Manufacturing, Testing, etc.

Skills

RF circuit design

Lab testing

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Telecommunication Engineering

Tools

ADS

Momentum

HFSS/EmPro

ORCAD/PSPICE

MATLAB

Python

LabVIEW

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location: Madrid Tres Cantos, Spain

Who You Are

You hold a Master's degree in Telecommunication Engineering, with a strong background in one of the following areas: Electronics, Radiofrequency, Radio-communications, or Telecommunications.

Key Responsibilities

• RF Circuit Design: Design and development of RF circuits from DC to Ka Band (including amplifiers, oscillators, modulators, and filters).
• Lab Testing & Measurement: Perform comprehensive RF measurements on designed hardware in the lab.
• Process Validation: Validate the solution development and integration process.
• Documentation & Reviews: Produce analysis and design documentation according to Space standards, and participate in technical reviews with customers.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Support and collaborate closely with other departments within the company (Quality, CTO, Manufacturing, Testing, etc.).

Requirements & Experience

You have several years of professional experience in one or more of these areas:

• Space industry
• Radiofrequency / Microwave HW design (passive or active)
• TT&C (Telemetry, Tracking, and Command)

Tools & Software

• Design & Simulation: ADS, Momentum (2.5D EM), HFSS/EmPro (3D EM), ORCAD/PSPICE, MATLAB, Python, LabVIEW
• Productivity: Microsoft Office

Languages

• English: Fluency is mandatory.
• Knowledge of additional languages will be considered a plus.

Soft Skills

• Proactive and enthusiastic mindset
• Strong team player with a collaborative attitude
• Passionate about solving complex, challenging engineering projects
• Excellent communication skills

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 739,76€.
• 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,