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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.Who You Are\nYou hold a Master’s degree in Telecommunication Engineering, with a strong background in one of the following areas: Electronics, Radiofrequency, Radio-communications, or Telecommunications.\nKey Responsibilities\n RF Circuit Design: Design and development of RF circuits from DC to Ka Band (including amplifiers, oscillators, modulators, and filters).\nLab Testing & Measurement: Perform comprehensive RF measurements on designed hardware in the lab.\nProcess Validation: Validate the solution development and integration process.\nDocumentation & Reviews: Produce analysis and design documentation according to Space standards, and participate in technical reviews with customers.\n Cross-functional Collaboration: Support and collaborate closely with other departments within the company (Quality, CTO, Manufacturing, Testing, etc.).\n Requirements & Experience\nYou have several years of professional experience in one or more of these areas:\nSpace industry\nRadiofrequency / Microwave HW design (passive or active)\nTT&C (Telemetry, Tracking, and Command)\nTools & Software\n Design & Simulation: ADS, Momentum (2.5D EM), HFSS/EmPro (3D EM), ORCAD/PSPICE, MATLAB, Python, LabVIEW\nProductivity: Microsoft Office\nLanguages\nEnglish: Fluency is mandatory.\nKnowledge of additional languages will be considered a plus.\nSoft Skills\nProactive and enthusiastic mindset\nStrong team player with a collaborative attitude\nPassionate about solving complex, challenging engineering projects\nExcellent communication skills\nWhat do we offer?\nFlexible schedule, from 8 to 9.30 and 16.30 until 18h.\nThales Concilia: a set of advantages and free services and others at reduced prices.\nFree and healthy canteen.\nEnjoy discounts and special promotions on products and services thanks to Club Ahorro.\n22 working days of vacation, 6 days of free disposal and closing days that do not consume vacations at Christmas and Easter.\nThales Flex: Personalized flexible compensation plan in which you can choose how to distribute your salary (health insurance, childcare vouchers, transportation and training).\nAnnual bonus.\nFixed profit bonus of 739,76€.\nSharing Thales program: become a Thales shareholder.\nHybrid work plan.\nPension Plan with monthly contributions on your behalf to your Pension Plan.\nWellness Plan: thematic webinars and access to our company clubs.\nMedical and physiotherapy service at the workplace.\nWe continuously create an inclusive, respectful and cooperative environment.\n#SPACEFORLIFE\nAt 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. 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