Senior Digital Hardware Engineer

Tres Cantos, Spain·Full-time·Added 6 days ago

Thales

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What they offer

Full-time hours
Per the ad.
Fully remote
Per the ad.

What they ask for

Have the right to work in Spain
Thales doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.
Work in English
English is required, per the ad.
Have senior-level experience
Senior-level role.

The role

Localizacion : Madrid Tres Cantos, SpainThales Alenia Space people architect and deliver satellite-based systems that help position, connect and observe our planet, and push the boundaries of our understanding of planet's resources. Our systems are in orbit at 400 km, 20000 km, 36000 km and beyond to the edges of the solar system.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.

Join one of Europe's leading space engineering teams and design the next generation of telecommunications satellites. Design advanced FPGA-based hardware and work with state-of-the-art digital technologies, high-speed interfaces and space-qualified electronics in an international engineering environment where your designs will fly in orbit for more than 15 years.

As part of our Digital Hardware team, you will contribute to the development of cutting-edge telecommunications satellites, working alongside experts in FPGA design, signal integrity, embedded processing and space-qualified electronics.

What you'll do

Define digital architectures for next-generation telecommunication satellites.
Design complex boards based on FPGAs, microprocessors and high-speed digital interfaces.
Develop solutions involving DDR memories, SpaceWire, high-speed serial links and advanced processing architectures.
You will work with technologies including Xilinx Kintex UltraScale, Microchip PolarFire and RTG4 FPGAs, DDR4 memories, SpaceWire interfaces and multi-gigabit serial links.
Perform signal integrity and power integrity analyses.
Lead technical decisions throughout the complete product lifecycle, from concept to qualification.
Collaborate with international multidisciplinary teams across Europe.
You will have significant technical ownership of the hardware architecture and will influence key design decisions throughout the project lifecycle.

Requirements

What we're looking for

5+ years in digital electronic design.
FPGA and/or processor-based designs.
High-speed digital electronics (Such as 1GB+ Ethernet, PCIe, SpaceFibre, Aurora, WizardLink, etc.).
Board development lifecycle.

Nice to have

Space industry experience.
ECSS standards.
Radiation-tolerant FPGAs.
Hyperlynx or equivalent SI tools.
RISC-V architectures.
VITA Standard
Knowledge of design tools: LTspice, Simplis/Simetrix, OrCAD,...

Languages

We encourage candidates to apply even if they do not meet every preferred qualification. We value potential, motivation and the ability to learn as prior experience.

Good written and verbal Spanish and English as a minimum. French knowledge will be valued.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Work on real satellite hardware operating in orbit.
Long-term participation in flagship European space programs.
Hybrid working model (40% remote work, 60% work at the Tres Cantos facility).
Flexible schedule and excellent work-life balance.
Individual career development plan and technical growth path.
Continuous training on advanced digital electronics and FPGA technologies.
Free meals at the office.
Pension plan.
28 business days of vacation plus Christmas and Easter weeks.

Join us and help design the electronics that will power the next generation of telecommunications satellites. Your work will contribute to systems operating hundreds of kilometers above Earth and serving customers worldwide.

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

Thales is a company committed to equal opportunities between women and men, and for this reason, we work to raise awareness and disseminate information on the subject both internally and externally.

At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working. Great journeys start here,

How they hire

Online application, recruiter review, one or more interviews with the recruiter and hiring manager, then offer 1 interview

About Thales

Thales is a global technology leader serving the Defense, Aerospace, Ground Transportation, and Security markets. With operations in 68 countries and over 81,000 employees, the group generated revenues of €18.4 billion in 2024. Thales designs and develops electrical and digital systems, including critical mission-critical information systems, for a wide range of applications from defense to civil aviation.

In Spain, Thales has a significant presence with offices in Madrid and Barcelona, employing over 1,000 people. The Spanish operations focus on engineering, cybersecurity, and digital services, offering a multicultural environment where international professionals can develop their careers. Thales is known for its strong commitment to talent development, offering international mobility opportunities and a wide range of technical and business roles, making it an attractive employer for professionals looking to relocate to Spain.

Industry: Defense and Electronics
Founded: 1893
Employees: 50,000–100,000
Headquarters: Meudon, France
In Spain: Madrid, Barcelona
Website: thalesgroup.com

Good to know if you are moving

Thales offers international mobility programs and a multicultural work environment, with English often used as the working language in its Spanish operations.
The company has a strong commitment to talent development, with structured graduate programs and internships (e.g., the 'Young Talent 2026-2027' program) that are open to international candidates.
Spain is a key hub for Thales' digital and cybersecurity activities, with the Madrid Delivery Center being a major engineering and innovation center.
Thales provides visa and relocation support for international hires, including assistance with work permits and the relocation process.
The company's Spanish operations are involved in high-tech sectors such as cybersecurity, digital identity, and aerospace, offering engineers and IT professionals the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects.

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