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Thales

Global defense and aerospace electronics

Electrical CAD Technician: Printed Circuit Board Routing

Board & Electronics DesignConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeCharleroi, BelgiumNo salary listedHybrid

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's-level technical qualification (Bac+3) in electronics or electromechanics, with good foundational knowledge and a strong interest in electronics.
  • Practical experience in PCB design, from schematic creation through component placement, routing, and production preparation, is strongly desired.
  • Experience with electrical or electronic schematic capture and drafting is an asset.
  • Knowledge of Mentor Expedition Flow CAD software, or a similar tool, is an asset.
  • Maintain organized, rigorous documentation, including traceability, version control, and clean deliverables.
  • Work autonomously within an assigned scope, raise blockers, and collaborate effectively with a team.
  • Communicate effectively and listen to differing opinions.
  • Adapt quickly to IT tools and processes and be willing to learn.
  • Understand schedule and cost-optimization considerations.
  • Have excellent spoken and written French.
  • A good working knowledge of written English is an asset.

Responsibilities

  • Create electronic schematics from design specifications.
  • Design and route multilayer printed circuit boards while meeting electrical, mechanical, thermal, and electromagnetic compatibility constraints.
  • Place and route components in accordance with design rules applicable to space equipment.
  • Perform design checks, including design rule checks, electrical rule checks, routing reviews, and schematic-to-PCB consistency checks.
  • Generate manufacturing deliverables, including ODB files, fabrication and assembly drawings, bills of materials, technical files, and associated documentation.
  • Participate in design reviews and manufacturability analyses with electronic development and production teams.
  • Manage design documentation and ensure traceability in accordance with quality processes.
  • Integrate feedback from prototyping, environmental testing, and equipment qualification.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in schematic capture and drafting.
  • Knowledge of Mentor Expedition Flow CAD software or comparable software.
  • A good working knowledge of written English.

About the Company

Thales

Global defense and aerospace electronics

Thales designs and delivers critical technology for aerospace, defense, and digital security. Its products include electronics, software, and data-security systems that power air travel, payments, and modern military platforms, by integrating hardware and software to build systems such as avionics, radar, cybersecurity, and secure communications that collect sensor data and protect networks. It stands out through deep industrial experience, end-to-end solutions across defense, aerospace, and cybersecurity, and a focus on AI and quantum tech, aided by strategic acquisitions and partial state ownership. Its goal is to provide reliable, secure, and connected technologies that support national security, public safety, and everyday life by solving complex security and connectivity challenges.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Meudon, France
Founded
1893

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