Location: Crawley, United Kingdom Thales people architect solutions at the heart of the defence-security continuum. Interoperable and secure information and telecommunications systems for defence, security, and civil operators, are based upon innovative use of radiocommunications, networks, and cybersecurity. We are ground breaking new digital technologies such as 4G mobile communications, cryptography, cloud computing and big data for use in physical protection systems, and critical information systems. Together we offer fantastic opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop their career with us. At Thales UK, we research, develop, and supply technology and services that impact the lives of millions of people each day to make life better, and keep us safer. We innovate across five major industries; Aerospace, Defence, Ground Transportation, Security and Space. Your health and well-being matters to us and that’s why we offer you the flexibility to do what’s important to you; whether that’s part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions. Junior Hardware Engineer (R0237837) Location – Crawley (Hybrid) The Role Provide Hardware support to the current team involved in evaluating solutions, investigating problems and designing circuits. This will be primarily in the HF domain but may extend to the V/UHF domain. The role will involve the use of simulation tools to aid in the analysis and development of circuits, you will also produce circuit schematics and provide input into PCB layout engineers to assist in the PCB design activity. You’ll design electronic hardware rigs and assemblies and perform hardware integration, verification and qualification. You will also produce design documentation through the complete product lifecycle from requirements capture through verification test schedules to manufacturing test specifications. It is expected that the successful candidate will develop within this role to take on increasing technical responsibility. This is a very diverse role, working across disciplines, not pigeonholed into singular RF products, or even just RF, but tackling key development challenges across hardware, testing, fault-finding, software, firmware across a variety of RD programmes. Good communication skills are essential as the role involves collaboration across departments on the site to ensure a design’s smooth transition through purchasing and manufacturing, along with reporting progress to project management. Key Responsibilities Support the RF team in problem solving and solution evaluation. Be responsible for their own times management against agreed objectives. Design and development of innovative reliable solutions Test, measurement, debug and verification Simulation and analysis Presentation of technical issues at design reviews Preparation of design documents Technical assistance to production Skills and Experience (Knowledge or Keen interest to develop these skills). Knowledge of Engineering Process and lifecycles, specifically DDQS. Knowledge of Lean Engineering Knowledge of Design for manufacture / test / support Knowledge or RF circuits and systems specifically radio communications equipment. Design experience and/or General knowledge of the following: RF power amplifiers, RF filters, RF distribution (splitters, amplifiers and combiners), receivers, oscillators, frequency synthesisers, and EMC. An awareness of digital control via microprocessors, programmable devices, DSP, FPGA, memory would be an advantage. An awareness of DSP techniques would be an advantage. An awareness of communications interfaces such as Ethernet and RS-232 / 485 would be an advantage. Experience with CAD tools such as Cadence DE HDL for schematic capture, Microwave Office and LTSpice Relevant design experience Product development experience for commercial/industrial/defence markets Thales Benefits Pension contributions up to 7% Stock options (SharingThales) every 2 years Generous training budget and allowance to attend conferences/workshops. 28 days base holiday (27 days + 1 company holiday in conjunction with Xmas bank holidays) Extensive private healthcare plans, Gym and well-being memberships, Cycle to Work Enhanced maternity and parental leave. Life insurance; x times of base annual salary Discounts on major retail outlets Hybrid work (3 days per week on-site) Flexible hours (37 hrs a week) + Friday half day #LI-SB1 #LI-Hybrid In line with Thales' Baseline Security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK and employment and/or education history for up to three years. Some vacancies may require full Security Clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) Agency. 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. Thales UK is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process. We will provide reasonable adjustments and support to ensure neuro-diverse applicants or those with a disability or long-term condition can be their best during the recruitment process. To request an adjustment, if you need this job advert in an alternative format or if you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Resourcing Ops for mid to senior roles, or the Early Careers Team for graduate and apprentice roles. Great journeys start here, apply now! Interested in a CAREER IN THE RAIL transportation sector? To see our jobs in the railway market, please visit our dedicated site here