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Location: Irvine, United States of AmericaThales people architect solutions that enable two-thirds of planes to take off and land safely. We create in-flight entertainment systems that engross 50 million fliers every year and we develop the avionics that control the world’s largest commercial aircrafts. Our simulators train the next generation of pilots for fighter jets, transporters and search and rescue helicopters. And, together, each and every member of our aerospace team makes a difference.

Electrical Engineer | New Graduate

Irvine, CA (Onsite)

Position Summary

Thales is looking for an Electrical Engineer to participate in HW (hardware design), development, test and qualification of IFEC (In-Flight Entertainment and Connectivity) head end LRU (Line Replaceable Units) products to satisfy our customers and meet market demands. You will be responsible to perform a subset of all the hardware-engineering activities required to develop a HW embedded solution/product, and will participate in co-engineering activity with the PCB, Mechanical, SW (Software) and System engineering teams.

In this position, you will also be expected to understand the customer’s needs, through life cycle concerns, whatever means are used (e.g. advanced studies, simulations, mock-ups, models, prototypes, etc.), formalize missions / function description, architectural design and requirements and assemble the solution / product elements in a logical and controlled manner to evaluate the design, behavior, interactions and performance and confirm that the requirements against which the solution / product has been designed are fulfilled. You will demonstrate that the solution / product satisfies the overall approved operational needs and that the product data package is ready for release to production and to operation and support functions.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Participate in the electrical design, development and test activities and qualification of state-of-the-art embedded digital and analog high speed, mixed signal communication circuits.
• Ensure that hardware-engineering aspects of projects are completed in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Provide a technical interface to subcontractors and customers.
• Participates in comprehensive electrical design reviews with engineering team and manufacturing partners to confirm that design parameters, cost and manufacturability requirements have been met.
• Writes technical specifications, documents to make sure the product meets requirements.
• Participates in critical project reviews and reports to management outcome of the issue investigations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related discipline.
• Experience in Electrical embedded hardware design for high-speed digital and analog communications systems.
• Experience using schematic capture and layout viewer (ORCAD, Cadence, Mentor Graphics, PCAD, etc.).
• Experience using digital test equipment such as Oscilloscopes, Logic Analyzer, Spectrum Analyzer, Emulators, Debuggers, etc.
• Basic knowledge of Linux OS and scripting language.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office use: Excel, Project, Outlook, Word, Visio; PowerPoint.

If you’re excited about working with Thales, but not meeting the requirements for this position, we encourage you to join our Talent Community!

Special Position Requirements

• Schedule: Core business hour Monday to Friday.

• Regulatory Compliance Requirements: None.

What We Offer

Thales provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents, including the following:

• Elective Health and Dental plans.
• Retirement Savings Plan with a company contribution and a match, and without vesting period.
• Company paid holidays, vacation days, and paid sick leave.
• Company provided Life Insurance.

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This position will require successfully completing a post-offer background check. Qualified candidates with [a] criminal history will be considered and are not automatically disqualified, consistent with federal law, state law, and local ordinances.

Thales champions inclusion and we believe diversity strengthens the fabric of our culture. Thales is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.

If you need an accommodation or assistance in order to apply for a position with Thales, please contact us at talentacquisition@us.thalesgroup.com.

The reference Total Target Compensation(TTC) market range for this position, inclusive of annual base salary and the variable compensation target, is between

This reflects how companies in a similar industry and geographic region generally pay for similar jobs. This range helps the Company make pay decisions as one data point among many. Where a position falls within this range is also dependent on other factors including – but not limited to – the employee’s career path history, competencies, skills and performance, as well as the company’s annual salary budget, the customer’s program requirements, and the company’s internal equity. Thales may offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s status protected by local, state, or federal law.

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Thales provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents, including the following:
•Elective Health, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, Voluntary Life and AD&D, Whole Group Life w/LTC, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Plan, Identity Theft, and Pet Insurance

•Retirement Savings Plan after 30 days of employment with a company contribution and a match, and with no vesting period

•Company paid holidays and Paid Time Off

•Company provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Disability, Employee Assistance Plan, and Well-being Program