RF Engineer

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. 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, apply now!