Senior PCB-CCA Designer in Space products

Senior PCB-CCA Designer in Space products (m/f/d) – Zürich

Thales Alenia Space, a joint venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), is a global space manufacturer delivering high‑tech solutions for telecommunications, navigation, Earth Observation, and more. In Zürich we operate a center of excellence for satellite and space technology, and we are seeking a Senior PCB‑CCA Designer to contribute to the development, operation, and deployment of satellite‑based systems.

• Ensure development of Circuit Card Assembly (CCA) and Printed Circuit Board (PCB) according to industry standards (ECSS, MIL, IPC)
• Break down specifications from system level
• Lead conceptual design including trade‑offs
• Review verification of electrical circuits, analysis, and simulation
• Test and commission electronics boards
• Support assembly, integration, and test activities
• Establish technical documentation such as design descriptions, analyses (worst‑case, parts stress), and test reports
• Maintain design configuration and release manufacturing files (drawings, procedures, EEE parts lists)
• Participate in internal and external design reviews
• Collaborate interdisciplinary with system, mechanical and thermal engineering teams

• Bachelor or Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering or Electronics
• Proven practical experience in development of electronics hardware components
• Experience in schematics entry and PCB layout (Siemens EDA Xpedition tool a strong plus)
• Knowledge of Monte‑Carlo/circuit simulation tools (OrCAD PSpice)
• Experience with signal and power integrity simulation and EMC aspects
• Experience with radiation mitigation techniques in electronics design
• Strong teamwork, communication, and collaboration skills; structured, methodical working style
• Fluent in English (mandatory);
  German and/or French spoken is a plus

• Collective Labour Agreement MEM‑Industry Swissmem I
• Flexible and mobile working; various part‑time models
• Share participation programme “Sharing Thales”
• Allowances for special events
• International development opportunities within the Thales Group
• Extensive training opportunities in the Thales Learning Hub
• Regular development meetings and benefits platform with employee discounts
• Free parking facilities or discount on public transport season tickets
• Paid premiums for accident and daily sickness benefit insurance
• Free hot and cold drinks
• Monthly catering allowance of CHF 120
• Capital accumulation foundation Avidas
• Work‑life balance support and first‑name culture across all levels

• Seniority level:
  Not Applicable
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries:
  Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing;
  Defense and Space Manufacturing

Frederic Martin – Talent Acquisition Partner. Please submit your application via our career portal. We look forward to hearing from you.