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A Joint Venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), Thales Alenia Space is a global space manufacturer delivering, for more than 40 years, high-tech solutions for telecommunications, navigation, Earth Observation, environmental management, exploration, science and orbital infrastructures. Thanks to our diversity of skills, talents and cultures, our customers (governments, institutions, space agencies, telecommunications operators) benefit from Space to Connect, Secure & Defend, Observe & Protect, Explore, Travel & Navigate.
We are searching for a brilliant candidate, who will be responsible for the specification, design and implementation of mechanical design of complex spacecrafts. The candidate shall operate inside a system level core team and interface with Agencies and Customers, therefore they must have strong communication skills, a proactive attitude to facing and solving problems, and a team‑working inclination. They need a solid cultural base in mechanical/structural field to define and manage complex mechanical system design in a short time.
Key duties

Definition of specific mechanical/structural requirements derived from Customer high‑level ones.
Support concept/trade studies in coordination with System Engineering to support architectural basic choices.
Definition of mechanical architecture.
Perform design and analyses tasks supporting product development activities on metallic and composite structures, taking into account manufacturability and integration constraints.
Develop/construct FEM and run structural/dynamic analyses to support sizing and design choices.
Preparation of procurement specifications for structure systems and subsystems.
Technical follow‑on of structures procurement up to delivery (i.e. subcontractor management).
Engineering support to development and qualification of manufacturing processes for mechanical hardware.
Support to hardware integration and final testing.
Support and provide input to test plans and preparation of test specifications for mechanical tests (static and dynamic).
Support to Quality Assurance for discussion and disposition of NCRs affecting mechanical parts during manufacturing, integration and testing activities.
Participate and present in internal and external meetings and reviews.

Skills, experience and qualifications required

At least five years of relevant work experience in the requested discipline and field (Space) is mandatory.
Experience managing subcontractors from both technical and programmatic perspectives.
Leadership experience of a technical team.
Knowledge of structural main requirements and relevant solutions for Space Station manned modules, satellites and re‑entry vehicles.
Knowledge of materials, manufacturing processes and techniques relevant to structure/mechanical constituents.
Experience with mechanical analysis tools such as NASTRAN, FEMAP is preferred.
Strong hand‑calculation skills and engineering judgment.
Knowledge of fracture mechanics and fatigue is preferred.
Good attitude towards teamwork and multi‑disciplinary approaches.
Availability to work in shifts if required by the program.
Excellent knowledge of English (spoken and written).
Respect of company hierarchy, rules and discipline.
Attitude to work respecting budgets and schedule constraints.
Master’s degree in Engineering (Ph.D. or Master Seed in Space engineering highly appreciated).
Master SEEDS is appreciated.
Ph.D. and/or Master Seed in Space engineering are highly appreciated and duly accounted.

Thales Alenia Space employs around 8,900 employees in 10 countries with 17 sites in Europe and a plant in the US. Our mobility policy enables employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad. Great journeys start here, apply now!
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