FPGA Design Engineer in Space Products 100 (mwd)

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FPGA Design Engineer in Space Products 100% (m/f/d)

in Zürich #LI-HYBRID (Ref. Nr. R0304090)

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 dont 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 Earths 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 120I Avadis Capital accumulation foundation I We are you We work together as partners and are on first-name terms at all levels

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

Frederic Martin

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