Power Electronics 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.

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

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 712,43€.
• Sharing Thales program: become a Thales shareholder.
• Hybrid work plan.
• 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.

We will consider being in possession of a certificate of disability.
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