Thales is a global technology leader trusted by governments, institutions, and enterprises to tackle their most demanding challenges. From quantum applications and artificial intelligence to cybersecurity and 6G innovation, our solutions empower critical decisions rooted in human intelligence. Operating at the forefront of aerospace and space, cybersecurity and digital identity, we’re driven by a mission to build a future we can all trust.
Present in India since 1953, Thales is headquartered in Noida and has other operational offices and sites spread across Delhi, Gurugram, Bengaluru and Mumbai, among others. Over 2200 employees are working with Thales and its joint ventures in India. Since the beginning, Thales has been playing an essential role in India’s growth story by sharing its technologies and expertise in Defence, Aerospace and Cyber & Digital sectors. Thales has two engineering competence centres in India - one in Noida focused on Cyber & Digital business, while the one in Bengaluru focuses on hardware, software and systems engineering capabilities for both the civil and defence sectors, serving global needs. The Group has also established an MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul) facility in Gurugram to provide comprehensive avionics maintenance and repair services to Indian airlines and support the growth of the local aviation industry.Technical Lead - PCB Design Engineer
Position Summary:
Leading complex PCB layout and design, ensuring compliance with technical and manufacturing standards, and collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams. Develop, and release technical documentation of PCB/PCBA and components through design reviews and qualification testing. Support PCB/PCBA products through initial manufacturing builds and mass production. Work with third-party partner(s) as needed and internal multidisciplinary teams comprised of technical experts, program managers, field service, and Operations to execute product design details. PCB/PCBA designs shall enable efficient manufacturing, service and feature reliable performance and robust construction. Apply CAD, CAM, and CAE tools for PCB/PCBA design and drawings. Conduct engineering reviews in accordance with Thale’s development process and lead peer reviews among technical teams to examine and record findings for corrective
actions on technical and documentation issues.
Internal customers:
Hardware Engineering, Product Management, Industrial OPS, Purchasing and Procurement
External coordination:
Development partners, contract manufacturers, suppliers, and vendors.
Essential Functions / Key Areas of Responsibility
Generate PCB CAD layout design data to meet product requirements.
Check complete layouts and drawings to clarify completeness, conformity to standards, procedures, specifications, manufacturability, and accuracy of calculations and dimensions.
Conduct comprehensive design reviews with engineering teams and manufacturing partners to confirm completion of engineering, cost, and manufacturability requirements.
Plan and execute PCB design project tasks according to project and/or program schedules.
Participate in PCB/PCBA product failure evaluations and analysis and provide recommendations to improve PCB testability, reliability, robustness and address components and material obsolescence.
Release and update Bills of Material, technical drawings, and PCB CAD design data into the Thales configuration document control system (Team Center) to meet Quality Assurance conformity standards and to maintain production configuration control.
Minimum Requirements: Skills, Experience, Education, Technical/Specialized Knowledge, Certifications, Language
Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Electrical engineering or a related discipline.
8 to 12 years of experience in PCB layout and routing mixed signal, high-speed digital, analog, low power, and high current designs for high-volume manufacturing processes, and high-density interconnect (HDI), including Double-Sided PCBs, Multilayer PCBs, Flex PCBs, and Rigid-Flex PCBs.
Experience with CAD tools: Allegro, OrCAD, Valor (DFM), and AutoCAD (2D).
Able to generate parts for PCBs and update/maintain libraries, link schematic capture files to PCB layout
Candidate must be proficient in AutoCAD for generating fabrication and assembly drawings in accordance with IPC - ASME standards.
Experience in Product Data Management tools, such Team Center or similar.
Understanding of IPC 2221, 2222, 600, 610, 6012, 6013, 7351, and 7352 industry standards
Skills in Microsoft Office use: Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Teams
Personal skills:
Evidence of excellent communication skills and working with a global cross-functional team
Capable of presenting information to project leaders and influencing key stakeholders
Ability to prioritize tasks while meeting deadlines in a high-pressure environment.
Ability to work collaboratively in a highly dynamic environment.
Ability to drive for results, hold self and others accountable, and continuously improve.
Self-starter with the ability to work through ambiguity and evolving requirements.
At Thales, we’re committed to fostering a workplace where respect, trust, collaboration, and passion drive everything we do. Here, you’ll feel empowered to bring your best self, thrive in a supportive culture, and love the work you do. Join us, and be part of a team reimagining technology to create solutions that truly make a difference – for a safer, greener, and more inclusive world.
Skills Required
- Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
- 8 to 12 years of experience in PCB layout and routing
- Experience designing mixed-signal, high-speed digital, analog, low-power, and high-current PCBs
- Experience with high-volume manufacturing processes and HDI, double-sided, multilayer, flex, and rigid-flex PCBs
- Experience with Allegro, OrCAD, Valor DFM, and AutoCAD 2D
- Ability to generate PCB parts, maintain libraries, and link schematic capture files to PCB layouts
- Proficiency in AutoCAD for fabrication and assembly drawings using IPC and ASME standards
- Experience with Teamcenter or similar Product Data Management tools
- Understanding of IPC-2221, IPC-2222, IPC-600, IPC-610, IPC-6012, IPC-6013, IPC-7351, and IPC-7352 standards
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Teams
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work with global cross-functional teams
- Ability to present information to project leaders and influence stakeholders
- Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a high-pressure environment
Thales Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Thales and has not been reviewed or approved by Thales.
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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.
Thales Insights
What We Do
Thales is a global high technology leader investing in digital and “deep tech” innovations – connectivity, big data, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and quantum technology – to build a future we can all trust, which is vital to the development of our societies. The company provides solutions, services and products that help its customers – businesses, organisations and states – in the defence, aeronautics, space, transportation and digital identity and security markets to fulfil their critical missions, by placing humans at the heart of the decision-making process.
