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.
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Thales in Switzerland is part of a world-leading technology group in the area of Defense & Security, Training & Simulation, Space and Digital Identity & Security. In a world full of uncertainties, we ensure that our customers, partners and employees can break new ground with confidence and in security. For a future we can all trust.
In Zurich awaits you a center of excellence for optical, quantum-based communications and opto-electronic observation and communication systems used in satellite and space technology. This is the place for you if you don't just dream of space travel, but want to work on the development, operation and deployment of satellite-based systems that help position and connect everything and everyone everywhere, observe our planet and optimize the use of Earth's resources - and of our solar system. Join the team of experts at Thales Alenia Space, a key partner for governments, institutions and businesses. We look forward to meeting you!
Say HI* to your career as a
PCB/CCA Designer for Analog and Digital Electronics - 100% (m/f/d)
(Ref. No. R0245149)
You will enjoy having this responsibility:
Design printed circuit boards, establish schematics and layout of circuit card assembly. Design and verify by review, analysis and test the conceptual and detailed development of electronics boards for space application and for electrical ground support equipment.
Your mission
Development of circuit card assembly (CCA) and printed circuit board (PCB) according to industry standards (ECSS, MIL, IPC)
Specification break down from system level
Conceptual design including trade-offs
Verification of electrical circuits by review, analysis and simulation
Electronics board commissioning and testing
Support of assembly, integration and test activities
Establish technical documentation like design descriptions, analysis (worst-case, parts stress) and test reports
Establish and maintain design configuration
Release of manufacturing files including drawings, procedures and EEE parts lists
Participation in internal and external design reviews
Interdisciplinary collaboration with i.a. system, mechanical and thermal engineering
We look forward to that
Technical education (university degree) in electrical engineering or similar
Theoretical and practical experience in the development of electronics hardware
eProven experience in schematics entry and PCB layout (knowledge of Siemens EDA Xpedition is an advantage)
Knowledge of Monte-carlo/circuit simulation tools (OrCAD PSpice)
Experience with signal and power integrity simulation and EMC aspects is an advantage
Experience with radiation mitigation techniques in electronics design is an advantage
What awaits you at our location in Zurich
For our 77,000 employees in 68 countries, we open up forward-looking perspectives, realize individual career paths and enable creative freedom. We achieve this through courage, diversity, and the determination to make the demanding challenges of our time safer and more inclusive. With our sustainable, value-oriented employee management, we actively advocate diversity.
Say HI* – Your way to us
When the writing is on the wall, our international teams are there to tackle today's complexity with tomorrow's industry-leading technologies. Are you in? Your contact Frederic Martin is looking forward to receiving your online application via our career portal.
Frederic Martin
Talent Acquisition Partner #LI-FM1
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Notice for recruitment agencies:
Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances, we regret to inform you that the CVs submitted by recruitment agencies are not processed. We will take into consideration only the CVs submitted by the candidates.
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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!
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