FPGA Design Engineer in Space Products

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.

Say HI* to your career as a
FPGA Design Engineer in Space Products 100% (m/f/d)
in Zürich (Ref. Nr. R
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 FPGA Development Engineer at Thales Alenia Space:

• You are in charge of specification, design, and validation through review, analysis, and testing for the conceptual and detailed development of digital electronics (FPGA, VHDL) for both space and terrestrial applications.
• You provide assistance to electrical subsystem engineering throughout the entire process,
• You ensure compliance with industrial and space business norms and standards (e.g., ECSS) with a specific focus on digital electronics.
• You contribute to process development and continuous improvement initiatives.

We look forward to that

• A university degree in space engineering, or electrical/electronics fields
• At least 5 years of professional experience in design and analysis engineering for space (or aerospace) components/instruments, including application of ESA-ECSS standards
• Excellent theoretical and practical experience in the development of digital electronics and communication equipment (e.g. coding, modulation, signal to noise, communication protocols & algorithms)
• A proven and extensive experience in utilizing design, verification, and analysis tools such as Mentor Graphics Modelsim, Microsemi Libero IDE, Python, TCL/TK, and MATLAB. Additionally, a keen interest and aptitude for interdisciplinary development of complex systems, particularly for space applications.
• A proven experience in using applications of version control and configuration management (Git, SAP)
• You have a strong interest and skills in interdisciplinary development of complex systems e.g. for space applications
• You are team-player oriented and able to take leading project roles
• You are fluent in English. A good knowledge of German (particularly spoken) is a strong 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.

Say HI* – Your way to us
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

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Notice for recruitment agencies:
Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances, we regret to inform you that the CVs submitted by recruitment agencies are not processed. We will take into consideration only the CVs submitted by the candidates.

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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