Job Description

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.

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Thales in Switzerland is part of a world-leading technology group in the area of Defense & Security, Training & Simulation, Space and Digital Identity & Security. In a world full of uncertainties, we ensure that our customers, partners and employees can break new ground with confidence and in security. For a future we can all trust.

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to your career as a

Senior PCB-CCA Designer in Space products

- 100% (m/f/d)

in Zurich

#LI-HYBRID

(Ref. Nr. R0294527)

In Zurich awaits you a center of excellence for optical, quantum-based communications and opto-electronic observation and communication systems used in satellite and space technology. This is the place for you if you don't just dream of space travel, but want to work on the development, operation and deployment of satellite-based systems that help position and connect everything and everyone everywhere, observe our planet and optimize the use of Earth's resources - and of our solar system. Join the team of experts at Thales Alenia Space, a key partner for governments, institutions and businesses. We look forward to meeting you!

Your mission

As Senior PCB/CCA Designer in space products within Thales Alenia Space, you will:

Ensure the development of Circuit Card Assembly (CCA) and Printed Circuit Board (PCB) according to industry standards (ECSS, MIL, IPC) Specification break down from system level Take care of conceptual design including trade-offs Review the Verification of electrical circuits, analysis and simulation Test and commission Electronics board Support of assembly, integration and test activities Establish technical documentation like design descriptions, analysis (worst-case, parts stress) and test reports Establish and maintain design configuration Release of manufacturing files including drawings, procedures and EEE parts lists Participate in internal and external design reviews Collaborate in Interdisciplinary with I.A. system, mechanical and thermal engineering

We look forward to that

Bachelor or Master's Degree in Aerospace Engineering or Electronics fields A proven and practical work experience in the development of electronics hardware components Proven experience in schematics entry and PCB layout (Siemens EDA Xpedition tool is a strong plus) Knowledge of Monte-Carlo/circuit simulation tools (OrCAD PSpice) Experience with Signal and Power integrity simulation and EMC aspects is expected Experience with radiation mitigation techniques in electronics design is expected You are a good team player also within interdisciplinary teams You hold strong communication and collaboration skills as well as structured, methodical working method Fluent in English (Mandatory), German (spoken) and/or French (Spoken) is considered as a plus

What awaits you at our location in Zurich

Collective Labour Agreement MEM-Industry Swissmem I Flexible and mobile working | Various part-time models to promote work-life balance | Share participation programme 'Sharing Thales' | Allowances for special events | International development opportunities within the Thales Group | Extensive further training opportunities in the Thales Learning Hub| Regular development meetings I Benefits platform with employee discounts | Free parking facilities or discount on public transport season tickets I Paid premiums for accident and daily sickness benefit insurance I Free hot and cold drinks I Monthly catering allowance of CHF 120 I Avadis Capital accumulation foundation I We are "you" We work together as partners and are on first-name terms at all levels


For our 83,000 employees in 68 countries, we open up forward-looking perspectives, realize individual career paths and enable creative freedom.

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When the writing is on the wall, our international teams are there to tackle today's complexity with tomorrow's industry-leading technologies. Are you in? Your contact Frederic Martin is looking forward to receiving your online application via our career portal.

Frederic Martin

Talent Acquisition Partner #LI-FM1

Human Intelligence

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