🚀 Power Electronics Engineer (m/f)

Thales Tres Cantos, Community of Madrid, Spain

Power Electronics Engineer (m/f) – Thales

Location: Madrid (Tres Cantos), Spain

We are looking for an experienced Power Electronics Engineer to join Thales Alenia Space, a joint venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%). The successful candidate will work in a highly innovative environment and participate in international projects focused on space and defense technologies.

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 analysis and preparation of test reports
• Preparation of design documentation
• Design reviews with customers

Education

• Engineering Master, preferably Electronics with a strong background in analog power electronic design
• 2‑4 years of experience with DCDC converter design
• 2‑4 years with magnetic design (wire‑wound/planar)
• 2‑4 years with system/converter control, stability analysis, and design
• Knowledge of passive/active motor sensors (resolvers, sensors, limit switches, encoders)
• Knowledge of EMC design and analysis
• Proficiency with design tools: OrCAD, PSpice, Simplix/Simetrix, Mentor Graphics, DxDesigner…
• Fluent English; French knowledge will be valued
• Valued: knowledge of Brush DC, BLDC and stepper motors design and closed‑loop control
• Valued: analog acquisition design
• Valued: digital TC/TM design
• Valued: digital control
• Valued: MATLAB/Simulink and programming experience
• Valued: ECSS space normative and electronics interface standards

Soft Skills

• Team‑working oriented
• Rigorous in the design processes
• Excellent communication skills
• Proactive
• Creative problem solving
• Leadership

What we offer

• Flexible schedule, from 8‑9:30 and 16:30 to 18:00
• Thales Concilia: a set of advantages and free services at reduced prices
• Free and healthy canteen
• Discounts and special promotions on products and services through Club Ahorro
• 22 working days of vacation, 6 days of free disposal, and non‑vacation days during Christmas and Easter
• Thales Flex: personalized flexible compensation plan (health insurance, childcare vouchers, transportation, training)
• Annual bonus
• Fixed profit bonus of €712.43
• Sharing Thales program: become a Thales shareholder
• Hybrid work plan
• Pension plan with monthly contributions to your pension
• Wellness plan: thematic webinars and company club access
• Medical and physiotherapy services at the workplace
• 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.