Thales Alenia Space Belgium is an expert in several high-technology
fields. Thales Alenia Space Belgium is the Belgian front-runner in space
electronics applications for satellites and launchers, the world leader in
power conditioning and distribution for satellites and the principal
supplier of electronics for Ariane 5.
The department “VLV” (Leuven) is looking for a (m/f)
"DC-DC converters" Space Design Engineer
Function
Within the “DC-DC Converters" team, you will have - within the framework of embedded space
applications - to define, design and test functions of “energy converters of low power cutting <
100W” type.
Activity
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Study of electrical specifications and systems
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Definition of architecture, split in elementary functions
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Comparative study of solutions, according to the optimum need-cost ratio criteria
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Creation of electronic diagrams
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Validation of diagrams on simulator
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Possible definition of models and their test procedure
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Possible circuits validation on models
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Tests technicians supervision
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Analysis of the Worst Case Operating of the circuits (Worst Case Analysis, Monte Carlo)
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Failure modes, effects and criticity analysis (Failure Modes, Effects and Criticity Analysis:
FMECA)
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Analysis of the components constraints : temperature, nominal power or nominal current, etc
(Part Stress Analysis : PSA)
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Writing of various reports and descriptive documents in English
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Writing of tests specification in English
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Monitoring the industrialization of electronic boards
Profile
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Engineer specialized in the design of DC-DC converters
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Perfect knowledge of discrete design techniques
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Perfect knowledge of Buck, Flyback, Forward etc. technologies
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Perfect knowledge of the regulation loops, stability, rejection, efficiency.
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Perfect knowledge of the EMC aspects
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Perfect knowledge of design robustness, Worst Case and Part Stress Analysis of the
components
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MicroCap 10 and Simetrix/Simplist simulators desired knowledge
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Notions of failure mode analysis
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Good electronics laboratory experience
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Autonomous
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Rigorous and inventive
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Aware of the planning and cost optimization aspects
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Good control of written and spoken English language
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Preferably with a previous working experience in the space or aeronautical field
Offer
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A company universally renowned for the quality of its products.
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An attractive and a state-of-the-art technologic activity field.
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A full production management function, combining both technical and human aspects.
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Many daily contacts.
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An attractive salary package.
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Evolution opportunities within a company in constant growth
You can send your application (in English or French) to:
Mrs. Aurélie LANGE
E-mail : auré[email protected]
Fax : 071/44.28.07
Tel. : 071/44.28.18
Rue Chapelle Beaussart, 101
6032 Mont-Sur-Marchienne
www.thalesgroup.com/careers/