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.

EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s Degree or equivalent, with a specialization which includes telecommunication or RF electronics engineering,
• 1-5 years related work experience in RF engineering work, ideally in relation to RF payloads
• Knowledge of payload architecture, design and manufacturing:
• RF equipment, repeater and antenna subsystem
• Link budget and capacity assessment
• Repeater RF performance measurement
• Integration and testing
• Quality control essentials
• Knowledge of UHF and L Band technologies is a valuable asset
• Usage of SW design tools (STK, Satsoft)is a valuable asset
• Experience in antenna and payload equipment procurement activities is an asset
• Experience in programming languages (Java/C) and payload computer simulation (Matlab, Simulink) and design tools is an asset
• Knowledge of QKD technologies and product is a valuable asset
• Knowledge of Cybersecurity architectures is a valuable asset
• Excellent English communications skills both written and oral
• Willingness to learn new technologies and systems
• Ability to work autonomously, effectively and cooperatively in a diverse and international team environment and to define and implement solutions in line with team and individual objectives and project deadlines
• Good analytical, organizational and reporting skills, a proactive attitude to solving problems and an interest in innovative technologies.
  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

MAIN ROLE:

The Telecom Payload Architect will provide specialized engineering expertise in the frame of payload sub-systems and components, in terms of design and analyses, in all phases of a space project life cycle, from design specification to manufacturing, integration, verification phases, up to operations.