PCB Layouter/Hardware Solution Engineer -100% (m/f/d)

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.

Say HI* to your career as a

PCB Layouter/Hardware Solution Engineer -100% (m/f/d)

in Zürich #LI-ONSITE (Ref. Nr. R0271762)

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!

Your mission

As PCB Layouter/Hardware Solution Engineer role at Thales Alenia Space, you will:

• Layout of printed circuit boards (PCB) including component placement and signal routing for space applications, prototypes and test equipment

• Layout of printed circuit board (PCB) for circuit card assemblies (CCA) according to ECSS/MIL/IPC standards

• Close collaboration with design engineers

• Maintenance of component library

• Capture schematics symbols and footprints for EEE components

• Documentation of the activities and results

• Generation and release of manufacturing files including assembly drawings, Gerber files and parts lists

• Participation in internal and external design reviews

• Interdisciplinary collaboration with mechanical, thermal and test engineering

• Ability to follow internal design guidelines and contribution for continuous improvement

We look forward to that

• Technical education (university degree) in electrical engineering or similar

• At least 5 year's practical work experience in PCB layout for electronics hardware

• Experience with PCB layout of rigid, flex, rigid-flex and similar PCB technologies

• Experience in PCB design for analog, digital, mixed-signal and power conversion (applications like control boards, power converters, communication electronics)

• Experience in Design for Testing (DfT) and Design for Manufacturing (DfM)

• Good knowledge of eCAD design tools like Mentor Graphics Xpedition

• Experience with RF design, signal and power integrity simulation is an advantage

• Fluent in English, German (spoken) and/or French is an advantage

• Experience with SAP is an advantage

• Good team player also within interdisciplinary teams

• Strong communication and collaboration skills

• A structured, methodical working method

• Ability to proactively find solutions

What awaits you at our location in Zurich

Collective Labour Agreement MEM-Industry Swissmem I Flexible and mobile working | Various part-time models to promote work-life balance | Share participation programme ‘Sharing Thales’ | Allowances for special events | International development opportunities within the Thales Group | Extensive further training opportunities in the Thales Learning Hub| Regular development meetings I Benefits platform with employee discounts | Free parking facilities or discount on public transport season tickets I Paid premiums for accident and daily sickness benefit insurance I Free hot and cold drinks I Monthly catering allowance of CHF 120 I Avadis Capital accumulation foundation I We are “you” We work together as partners and are on first-name terms at all levels

For our 81,000 employees in 68 countries, we open up forward-looking perspectives, realize individual career paths and enable creative freedom.

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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