Test Benches - Senior Software Engineer

Location: Madrid Tres Cantos, 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.

Mission:

You will work in international programs alongside a multi-disciplinary team of engineers. He/she will be responsible of software production for the electrical testing and verification of several units built by TAS-E (UUT) using designated EGSE’s from our fleet. He/she will join the Test Benches Engineering team, within CORE discipline (CORE-TBE).

​Key Responsibilities:

• Understand documentation of on-board computer and advanced satellite architectures
• Understand test bench architectures and ICD.
• Code software building blocks (drivers, automated test sequences, databases, protocols and services with clear data and cyphered data) according to documentation and specifications.
• Integrate and validate developments in test bench controller, both locally and remotely from a central checkout system.
• Follow technical leader recommendations and adhere to peer reviews.
• Validate the element under test, using the test bench with the above elements. Validation will be done in cleanroom or lab.
• Participate in project meetings and validation activities with project team. Preparation of the associated project documentation and reviews
• Take the leadership of its own activities on cost, schedule and quality requirements
• The tasks can be developed remotely, except for specific validation activities, which shall be done in-situ in TAS facilities in: Tres Cantos (Spain), Toulouse / Cannes (France), Rome, Netherlands, as demanded by project needs.
• The nature of this job requires on-site work. Nevertheless, smart working equipment & tools will be provided and, depending on the task at hand, teleworking and flexible working time can be agreed with the CORE unit manager.
• Tools: Microsoft Visual Studio, LabVIEW FPGA, GIT, laboratory tools & instruments

About You:

• At least five (5) years of experience in object-oriented programming and integration. C++ for Windows is preferred.
• Knack for making things work whilst ensuring clean code and minimum technical debt.
• Proactivity and commitment towards the assigned tasks to ensure completion in time, cost and performance.
• Good communication skills to support technical reviews and present results.
• Excellent problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Three (3) years of experience in LabVIEW FPGA.
• Experience with any of these: ECSS PUS services, MILBUS MIL-STD-1553, SPACEWIRE, CCSDS SLE, test equipment for measurement and control including bus and communications protocols such as GPIB, VISA, USB, I2C, SPI, UART, JTAG
• Correctly operate and handle lab equipment like multimeters, generators, oscilloscopes, signal analyzers, etc.
• Will be considered a plus:
  • Understand concepts such as tracking, ranging, coding, modulation, transponder – transmitter – receiver, communications RF link
  • Design and debugging of electronic circuits
  • Others: VHDL, system engineering, PNT (positioning, navigation and timing), front-end electronics and video chain electronics testing, specification and follow up subcontracted tasks, procurement in ERP tool, IVVQ.

Behaviour and personality:

• Accountable, pragmatic, results oriented and dynamic.
• Thorough, organized, capable of self-criticism and constant improvement
• Capable of working effectively both independently and in teams, with a focus on performing through teamwork
• Willingness to face challenges
• Motivated to learn new technologies, space-business processes and tools.
• Capability to work in a cross-functional team
• Excellent interpersonal skills

What do we offer

• Flexible schedule, from 8 to 9.30 and 16.30 until 18h.
• Thales Concilia: a set of advantages and free services and others at reduced prices.
• Free and healthy canteen.
• Enjoy discounts and special promotions on products and services thanks to Club Ahorro.
• 22 working days of vacation, 6 days of free disposal and closing days that do not consume vacations at Christmas and Easter.
• Thales Flex: Personalized flexible compensation plan in which you can choose how to distribute your salary (health insurance, childcare vouchers, transportation and training).
• Annual bonus.
• Fixed profit bonus of 725,25€.
• Sharing Thales program: become a Thales shareholder.
• Pension Plan with monthly contributions on your behalf to your Pension Plan.
• Wellness Plan: thematic webinars and access to our company clubs.
• Medical and physiotherapy service at the workplace.
• We continuously create an inclusive, respectful and cooperative environment.

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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!