RF Subsystem Engineer

Thales Alenia Space; Tres Cantos; Hybrid; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Hybrid work plan

Annual bonus

Pension Plan with monthly retirement"

Job summary

Thales Alenia Space in Madrid Tres Cantos seeks an engineer for Passive RF & Subsystems design. You will join a skilled team to design, develop and test communication subsystems and passive RF equipment for space projects.

The role requires MSc in electrical engineering with RF background, experience in digital comms, and proficiency with test instruments. English is required; Spanish knowledge is recommended. Hybrid work plan and extensive benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Degree or MSc in electrical engineering or equivalent
• Relevant RF & data transmission subsystems Experience up to Ka-band
• Experience in digital communication: modulation schemes, error correction coding
• Use of test instrumentation: Spectrum Analyzers, Network Analyzers, Signal Analyzers, Logic Analyzers, Oscilloscopes
• Habituated to work in multidisciplinary teams, including external subcontractor follow-up
• Experience in space sector and knowledge of space programs design rules and standards
• Engineering tools: ADS, MATLAB, C/C++
• Proficient in English; Spanish knowledge recommended

Responsibilities

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

Education

Degree or MSc in electrical engineering or equivalent

Tools

ADS

MATLAB

C/C++

Job description

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.

Education:

Telecommunication Engineer (MSc), or equivalent, with specialisation on radiofrequency electronics and digital communications

Job Description

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.

• 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

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.