We are looking for an Active Antenna System Engineer
CANDIDATES THAT WOULD IMPRESS USYou have graduated with a Master’s degree in Electronics Engineering.
You have a background in RF, digital, and power engineering.
You are fluent in professional English.
You are recognized as proactive and capable of excellent team working.
Mastering of Digital BeamForming architectures is considered a plus.
COMPETENCIES:You can master System Engineering in the active antennas domain.
You are familiar with software skills such as Matlab/Simulink, KeySight SystemVue, and AWR/MWO-VSS.
You know how to manage RF and power budgets.
You are familiar with modeling active antennas for RF/digital/power subsystems.
You have experience with Analog and Digital Beamforming.
LIFE AS AN ACTIVE ANTENNA SYSTEM ENGINEER ROLEAs an Active Antenna System Engineer role within Thales, you will:
Collect requirements and needs from stakeholders and formalize them into models and requirement specifications.
Drive trade-off activities for RF, power, and digital architecture, taking into account the state-of-the-art availability of technologies.
Perform the flow down of antenna requirements to subassemblies, including RF Front-Ends, RF Amplifiers, Power Supply Units, Digital Control Units, BFN, and harness.
Model active antennas using the most suitable tool depending on the Lifecycle stage.
Support IVV-Q activities.
Interface with internal and/or external suppliers to ensure delivery in line with performance, quality, schedule, and cost required by the Program.
Interface with internal and external customers for reviews.
YOUR CAREER AT THALESFuture opportunities will allow you to discover other domains or sites. You will be able to evolve and grow your Competencies in different areas:
Room for and attention to personal development
Build your talents in another domain of Thales Group, discovering new products, new customers, new country or move to a more complex Solution
Choose between a technical expert or a leadership path
Build an international career within a leading Engineering Group
Type of contract: Permanent
Experience: 6 – 11 Years
CCNL Met/Ind – B3 Category
€ 41.424,25 - € 51.823,67
VC Target Rate up to 8%
CIPI up to 1.822€
Performance Bonus (PDR): up to 4.550€
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!Skills Required
- Master's degree in Electronics Engineering
- 6-11 years of experience in relevant engineering roles
- Background in RF, digital, and power engineering
- Fluency in professional English
- System engineering expertise in active antennas domain
- Familiarity with Matlab/Simulink, Keysight SystemVue, AWR/MWO and VSS
- Ability to manage RF and power budgets
- Experience modeling active antennas for RF/digital/power subsystems
- Experience with Analog and Digital Beamforming
- Mastering Digital Beamforming architectures
- Proactive attitude and strong teamwork skills
- Support IVV-Q (integration, verification, validation, qualification) activities
Thales Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Retirement plans with employer contributions and matches, profit sharing, and share purchase opportunities are emphasized across multiple regions. These elements are positioned as competitive components of total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Generous PTO that increases with tenure, paid holidays, and paid military, maternity, and paternity leave are described. This breadth supports work–life balance across locations.
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Flexible Benefits — Hybrid work options, flexible schedules, and parental supports such as childcare benefits and leave for sick children are available in several markets. Flexibility is presented as a core part of the employee experience.
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