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.Job DescriptionWe are looking for a Harness Flex and PCB Designer.Responsibilities
Preparation of specifications, design description and justification relative to DC and RF harness and miscellanea and flexible circuits / harnesses.Perform voltage drop analysis to check requirements compliance.Design rigid and flexible circuits for non-conventional harnesses with practical expertise in schematic design and rigid-flex PCB routing using Altium Designer or equivalent tools.Know IPC class 3 and 3S requirements and roles for the design of PCB and Flexible circuits.Know testing requirements IST and Group 6 to validate the results.Produce documents relative to rigid and flex schematics and layouts.Analyze and synthesize input from electrical side and mechanical and integration constraints.Support mechanical system level activities through review/comments of the equipment/sub-systems Data Package coming from their design or test phase.When necessary, starting from Project(s) technical/functional requirements, perform or collaborate to the process of designing spacecraft harness parts/sub-assemblies or whole assemblies, oriented to design-to-cost and design-to-manufacturing criteria.Define a conceptual design of the part/sub-assy/Assy using Siemens CHS SW (VPM or local system file).Electronics Hardware Design Engineer working in the aerospace sector, with hands‐on experience in designing digital boards and test equipment for critical applications. Involved in projects from initial requirements to final validation.
Education
Master Degree in Electronic or Computer and Information Discipline.Previous work experience in PCB and Flex design and electronic applications.
Experience and Skills
Design and development of digital electronic boards for military and aerospace applications, covering the full lifecycle from requirements analysis to final product.Responsible for complete hardware design, including schematic design, component selection and PCB layout.Proven experience in flex and rigid‐flex circuit routing for critical and high‐reliability applications.Design and development of test tools and EGSE for space programs supporting hardware verification, validation and production testing.Definition and execution of hardware verification and validation activities.Close collaboration with firmware, mechanical and quality teams to ensure system integration and compliance with technical requirements.
Software Skills
Experienced (good) knowledge of pre/post‐processing and solvers software, in particular:CHS (recommended).Catia Composer (recommended).Altium Designer (recommended).Solidworks.Experienced (good) knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Other RequirementsKnowledge of English, both written and spoken.About UsAt 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 build a better, more sustainable life on Earth #SpaceForLife. Great journeys start here, apply now!#J-18808-Ljbffr