Lieu : Herstal, Belgium

MISSION

Drones and Loitering Munitions (LM) have become a critical weapon on the battlefield. Their danger has increased even more with fiber-optic payloads that make them unjammable whereas kinetic weapons can hardly react fast enough to acquire and shot them. High Power Microwaves (HPM) Emitters that are able to burn the electronic of drone in a wide area is one of the best solutions to neutralize this new threat.

As an ELM Engineer at Thales, you will study the different concepts and technologies of HPM generation. Working in autonomy, you will be responsible for the development, design and testing of different components of this weapon of the future. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team currently in building.

RESPONSABILITY

Establish and evaluate the design and performances of HPM effectorsStudy the different components (energy storage, high voltage pulsed generators, forming lines, tubes, antennas, …) of an HPM generatorBuild the bridge between Operation Concepts (CONOPs) and the technologyManage and organize your researchEnsure the management and monitoring of subcontracted tasks (internally and externally)Conduct testing and evaluation of the components that you designParticipate in technical reviews.Perform detailed documentation to track project development and design processStay current with industry trends and technological advancements related to HPM or ELM applied in defense systemsRepresent the Thales technical team in joint international projects on HPM or ELM topics

PROFILE

Master’s Degree in Engineering or PhD in Electronics, Physics or related fieldCompetence and experience in literature review and analysis but in staying application mindedStrong appetite for electromagnetism and electricity; power electronics is a plusStrong project management and problem-solving skillsExperience in designing, developing, implementing, testing, and analyzing high-power radio frequency, electromagnetic or microwave systems is welcomeCompetence and/or experience in high voltage (hundreds of kV), pulsed high voltage circuits (below 1 µs), high currents (thousands of A), transmission lines, pulse forming lines, electron physics and antennas is a plus.Ability to work independently, self-motivated and taking initiativesExcellent written and verbal communication skillsPractice of PythonEnglish (spoken and written)French (spoken and written) is a plus