Power Electronics Engineer (m/f)

Location: Madrid, Spain

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.

Thales in Spain is a leader in technological solutions applied to Defence, Aeronautics, Security, Transportation and Space and, furthermore, is a global centre for excellence in Space, Security of Critical Infrastructures and Transportation. With a turnover of €320 million and a staff of 1,200, it exports approximately 40% of its total production principally to the Middle East, North Africa and Latin America.

For more than 40 years now, Thales Alenia Space has designed, integrated, tested, operated and delivered innovative space systems. Our cutting-edge products and services meet the needs of commercial and governmental customers from around the world, spanning the space, defence, science and security markets.

Thales Alenia Space's satellites and payloads are recognized worldwide as benchmarks in delivering communications and navigation services, monitoring our environment and the oceans, better understanding climate change and supporting scientific research. Today, Thales Alenia Space is one of the main suppliers of the International Space Station, and a pivotal player in the development of systems aimed to explore our Universe.

The successful candidate will work in a highly innovative environment and will participate in international projects.

Mission:

• Power electronics design for on-board units
• Understanding of technical requirements and definition of technical solutions
• DCDC power systems design and simulations
• DC Motor subsystem design and simulation.
• Schematics capture
• Support to post layout/placement activities
• Support to test bench validation department
• Support during testing activities
• Test results analyses and preparation of test reports
• Preparation of design documentation
• Design Reviews with customer

Education:

• Engineering Master, preferably Electronics with firm background on analog power electronic design
• 2 - 4 years of Experience with DCDC converter design
• 2 - 4 years of Experience with magnetic design wirewound/planar
• 2 - 4 years of Experience with system/converter control/stability analysis and design
• Knowledge of passive/active motor sensors (Resolvers, sensor position, limit switch, encoders, ….)
• Knowledge of EMC design and analysis
• Knowledge of design  tools: OrCAD, Pspice, Simplix/Simetrix, Mentor Graphics, DxDesigner...
• Fluent English mandatory, French knowledge will be valued
• Valued knowledge with Brush DC, BLDC and stepper motors design and close loop control.
• Valued knowledge of analog acquisition design
• Valued knowledge of digital TC/TM design
• Valued knowledge of digital control
• Valued MATLAB/Simulink and programming experience.
• Valued knowledge of space normative (ECSS) and electronics interfaces standard.

Soft skills:

• Team-working oriented.
• Rigorous in the design processes
• Communication skills
• Proactive
• Creative problem solving
• Leadership

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!