Overview
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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.
We are looking for a TCS/ECLSS (Thermal Control System / Environmental Control and Life Support System) Architect Engineer (Senior).
Job Description
Specification, design and implementation of thermal and environmental support systems design of complex spacecrafts.
The candidate shall manage both passive and active thermal control systems, and all systems relevant to the environmental control (atmosphere control, air revitalization, temperature and humidity control, water management, fire detection and suppression).
The Candidate shall define the conceptual thermal and environmental control system architecture, their system and subsystem requirements and shall follow the design implementation in accordance with the requirements and the Customer needs.
The candidate shall operate inside a system level core team and interface with the Agencies and Customers, therefore he shall have peculiar communication skills, pro-active attitude in facing and solving problems and inclination to team working.
He has to have a solid cultural base in thermal field such to be able in a short time to define and manage a complex thermal and fluidic system design.
Key duties

Definition of specific thermal and environmental requirements derived from Customer high level ones
Definition and management of trade-off to support architectural basic choices
Definition of ATCS and PTCS architecture
Definition of ECLSS Architectures (Atmosphere Control System, Air Revitalization System, Temperature and Humidity Control System, Water Management System, Waste Recovery System, Fire Detection System)
Sizing and design of ATCS and PTCS and ECLSS considering manufacturability and integration constraints
(Simple) Models build-up and run of thermal and fluidic analyses to support sizing and design choices
Preparation of Procurement Specifications for ATCS, PTCS, ECLSS, in collaboration with Thermal Design Department
Technical follow-on of ATCS/PTCS/ECLSS procurement up to delivery (i.e. Subco management), in collaboration with Thermal Design Department
Engineering support to development and qualification of manufacturing processes for ATCS/PTCS/ECLSS hardware
Support to hardware integration and final testing
Support for thermal aspects to thermal vacuum tests and preparation of Specifications for thermal balance tests, support definition of Hydraulic and Environmental tests
Support to Quality Assurance for discussion and disposition of NCRs during manufacturing, integration and testing activities

Skills, experience and qualifications required

Master degree in Engineering (Aerospace, Thermal, Nuclear, Energetic)
Previous work experience in the requested discipline and field (Space) is very appreciated
Ability and experience in managing Subcontractors from both a technical and programmatic point of view
Attitude to manage and be leader of a technical Team
Knowledge of Thermal Control and Fluidic Control main requirements and relevant solutions for Space Station manned modules, Satellites and re-entry Vehicles
Knowledge of materials, manufacturing processes and techniques relevant to ATCS/PTCS/ECLSS constituents
Knowledge of Codes (ESATAN TMS, Thermal Desktop) for thermal analysis
Good attitude towards teaming and multi-disciplinary approaches
Available to work in shifts if requested by the Program
Good attitude towards analysis, synthesis and problem solving
Excellent knowledge of English language (spoken and written)

At Thales Alenia Space we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales Alenia Space employing 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. Thales Alenia Space sees space as a new horizon, helping to build a better, more sustainable life on Earth #SpaceForLife. Great journeys start here, apply now!
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