Principle Hardware Engineer

Location: Bangalore - Indraprastha, India

Thales is a global technology leader trusted by governments, institutions, and enterprises to tackle their most demanding challenges. From quantum applications and artificial intelligence to cybersecurity and 6G innovation, our solutions empower critical decisions rooted in human intelligence. Operating at the forefront of aerospace and space, cybersecurity and digital identity, we're driven by a mission to build a future we can all trust.

Present in India since 1953, Thales is headquartered in Noida and has other operational offices and sites spread across Delhi, Gurugram, Bengaluru and Mumbai, among others. Over 2200 employees are working with Thales and its joint ventures in India. Since the beginning, Thales has been playing an essential role in India's growth story by sharing its technologies and expertise in Defence, Aerospace and Cyber & Digital sectors. Thales has two engineering competence centres in India - one in Noida focused on Cyber & Digital business, while the one in Bengaluru focuses on hardware, software and systems engineering capabilities for both the civil and defence sectors, serving global needs. The Group has also established an MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul) facility in Gurugram to provide comprehensive avionics maintenance and repair services to Indian airlines and support the growth of the local aviation industry.

Principle Hardware Engineer / Engineering Lead
Develop, and release of technical documentation of PCB/PCBA and components through design reviews and qualification testing. Support PCB/PCBA products through initial manufacturing builds and mass production. Work with third-party partner(s) and internal multi-disciplinary teams comprised of technical experts, program managers, field service and Operations to execute product design details. PCB/PCBA designs shall enable efficient manufacturing and service, and feature reliable performance and robust construction. Apply CAD, CAM and CAE tools for PCB/PCBA design and drawings. Conduct engineering reviews in accordance with Thales development process and lead peer reviews among technical teams to examine and record findings for corrective actions on technical and documentation issues.

Internal customers:

• Hardware Engineering, Product management, Industrial OPS, Purchasing and Procurement

External coordination:

• Development partners, contract manufacturers, suppliers and vendors

Essential Functions / Key Areas Of Responsibility

• Generate PCB CAD layout design data to meet product requirements. Integrate PCB CAD design data into the Thales configuration document control system (TeamCenter).
• Check completed layouts and drawings to clarify completeness, conformity to standards, procedures, specifications, manufacturability, and accuracy of calculations and dimensions.
• Conduct comprehensive design reviews with engineering teams and manufacturing partners to confirm completion of engineering, cost and manufacturability requirements.
• Release and update Bills of Material and technical drawings to meet Quality Assurance conformity standards and to maintain production configuration control.
• Plan and execute PCB design project tasks according to project and/or program schedules.
• Participate in PCB/PCBA product failure evaluations, analysis and provide recommendations to improve PCB testability, reliability, robustness and address components and material obsolescence.

Minimum Requirements: Skills, Experience, Education, Technical/Specialized Knowledge, Certifications, Language

• Associate of Science (AS) degree or Bachelor's degree in Electrical engineering or related discipline, +5 years of experience in PCB layout and routing mixed signal, high-speed digital, analog, low power and high current designs.
• Experience with CAD tools: Allegro, OrCAD, Valor (DFM), and AutoCAD (2D).
• Experience to generate parts for PCBs and update/maintain libraries, link schematic capture files to PCB layout
• Experience in Product Data Management tools, such Team Center or similar.
• Experience in high-volume manufacturing processes, high-density interconnect (HDI), including Double-Sided PCBs, Multilayer PCBs, Flex PCBs and Rigid-Flex PCBs .
• Understanding of IPC 600, 610, 6012, 6013 and 7351 industry standards
• Skills in Microsoft Office use: Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint
• Ability to multitask in an environment required a high level of detail and accuracy, work independently and take ownership of all assigned tasks; relentlessly track and follow-up on open issues and action items; prioritize tasks while meeting deadlines; good written and communication skills, effectively managing projects and working with global cross-functional team; capable of presenting information to large group

Preferred Qualifications
B.E/B.Tech/M.Tech in Electronics & Communication or Electrical engineering or equivalent with 15 to 20 years of relevant experience.

At Thales, we're committed to fostering a workplace where respect, trust, collaboration, and passion drive everything we do. Here, you'll feel empowered to bring your best self, thrive in a supportive culture, and love the work you do. Join us, and be part of a team reimagining technology to create solutions that truly make a difference – for a safer, greener, and more inclusive world.