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16.06.2025
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Job Description:
Thales Alenia Space, a joint venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), is a global space manufacturer providing high-tech solutions for telecommunications, navigation, Earth Observation, environmental management, exploration, science, and orbital infrastructures for over 40 years. Our diverse team serves customers including governments, space agencies, and telecommunications operators, enabling Space to Connect, Secure & Defend, Observe & Protect, Explore, Travel & Navigate.
We are seeking a Senior Radio Frequency Subsystem Designer.
The candidate will be assigned to one of the following roles:
1. Technical responsible for the TT&C communications subsystem of the ExoMars Rosalind Franklin Mission (RFM), which will communicate with the Ground Segment on Earth from Deep Space throughout all mission phases.
2. Technical responsible for the communications subsystem of the Deep Space Platform study, contributing to the relay communication infrastructure around Mars.
Key duties include:
* Specification and design of Radio Frequency Subsystems (Telemetry, Tracking and Command, Planetary Communications, Interplanetary Data Relay Systems) and units (Transponder, Antennas, RFDN, Cables, TWTA, SSPA, Switches)
* Specification and design of electrical and communication interfaces between the Communications Subsystem and Data Handling Subsystem
* Specification and design of protocols for Ground communication, and definition of Link Budgets and Data Volume
* Procurement of Communications subsystem and units following subcontractor activities
* Support for Communications subsystem integration and testing with system avionics
* Participation in technical meetings and reviews with the Customer
Required skills, experience, and qualifications:
* Master’s degree in Telecommunication Engineering, Aerospace Engineering with a focus on telecommunication, or Electronic Engineering
* At least 3 years of experience or internship in RF Subsystems design or testing at subsystem or unit level (Transponder, Antennas, etc.)
* Knowledge of analysis and modeling tools (Matlab/Simulink, FECO, STK, etc.)
* Knowledge of ECSS and CCSDS standards relevant to Communications systems
* Knowledge of space-qualified components used in TT&C units (Memories, FPGA, ADC, DAC, etc.)
* Familiarity with configuration control tools (DOORS)
* Knowledge of structured programming languages (C, C++, Python) is appreciated
* Proficient in English
* Availability to work abroad short-term
* Ability to work with diverse cultures
* Ability to present and discuss solutions and results with customers
At Thales Alenia Space, we offer careers, not just jobs. With around 8,900 employees across 10 countries, our mobility policy encourages career development at home and abroad. We see space as a new horizon to help build a better, more sustainable life on Earth. #SpaceForLife. Great journeys start here. Apply now!
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