Hardware Design Engineer (m/w/d)

Thales 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.

Thales in Switzerland is part of a global leading technology group in the fields of digital identity and security, aerospace, defense and security, as well as training and simulation. In a world full of uncertainty, we ensure that our customers, partners, and employees can move forward with confidence and security. For a future we can all trust.

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Say HI* – to your career as
Hardware Design Engineer (m/f/d)

(Ref. No. R0310866)
Location: Bern #LI-HYBRID

In Bern, you can expect training and simulation solutions for armed forces on land, at sea, and in the air, as well as for police authorities and helicopter operators worldwide. This is the right place for you if you want to help us further develop and shape live and virtual training systems together. Become part of the Thales expert team at one of Europe’s leading providers of training and simulation.

Your Mission

• Develop hardware from concept (schematics/layout) to series production readiness.

• Create and maintain technical documentation across the full product lifecycle.

• Assemble, commission, and test prototypes and pilot series, including measurements and reports.

• Define and implement test and validation specifications for PCBs.

• Support certifications, testing, and supplier acceptance processes.

• Maintain production data in SAP (ERP).

• Promote knowledge sharing and cross-functional collaboration.

What We Are Looking For

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field.

• Experience in hardware development, and knowledge of software development.

• Knowledge of 16/32-bit processors and interfaces (SPI, I²C, USB, UART).

• Proficiency with Altium Designer or similar PCB design tools.

• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.

• Good communication skills across technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Fluent in English (written and spoken), German and French are considered an asset.

What You Can Expect at Thales DIS Switzerland AG

• Flexible, part-time models to support work-life balance

• Flexible vacation options, including the possibility to purchase additional leave

• Paid premiums for accident and daily sickness insurance

• Optional savings plans for occupational pension schemes

• Employee share program “Sharing Thales”

• Corporate health management with regular initiatives

• Extensive training opportunities via the Thales Learning Hub

• Benefits platform with employee discounts

Say HI* – Your Way to Us

For our 83,000 employees in 68 countries, we open up forward-looking perspectives, enable individual career paths, and provide creative freedom. We achieve this through courage, diversity, and a strong commitment to making the challenges of our time safer and more inclusive. With our sustainable and values-driven leadership culture, we actively promote diversity.

When the signs point to change, our international teams are ready to meet today’s complexity with tomorrow’s industry-leading technologies. Are you in?

Camilla Christovam
Talent Acquisition Partner #LI-CC1

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. Great journeys start here, apply now!