Spacecraft Thermal Architect

Job description

Spacecraft Thermal Architect

Airbus Defence & Space Stevenage (ex Astrium SL)

Airbus is a global leader in aeronautics, space and related services. In 2016, it generated revenues of € 67 billion and employed a workforce of around 134,000. Airbus offers the most comprehensive range of passenger airliners from 100 to more than 600 seats. Airbus is also a European leader providing tanker, combat, transport and mission aircraft, as well as Europe's number one space enterprise and the world's second largest space business. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions worldwide.

Our people work with passion and determination to make the world a more connected, safer and smarter place. Taking pride in our work, we draw on each other's expertise and experience to achieve excellence. Our diversity and teamwork culture propel us to accomplish the extraordinary - on the ground, in the sky and in space.

Description of the job

A vacancy for a Spacecraft Thermal Architect has arisen within Airbus Defence & Space in Stevenage.

The successful applicant will be joining and working on Scientific and Earth Observation spacecraft missions in the Airbus Defence and Space UK Mechanical, Thermal & Propulsion System Engineering Department.

Desired profile

Tasks & accountabilities

Your main tasks and responsibilities will include:

Detailed spacecraft level thermal design and architecture.

·  Definition of Thermal Control Subsystem (TCS) system level requirements and design.
·  Management of TCS technical budgets.
·  Definition of, and support to, system level thermal testing.
·  Definition and approval of requirements drawings.
·  Preparation of design documentation.
·  Management of thermal analysis activities and cost account management (budget, schedule, risk, etc.)
·  Writing and review of thermal technical reports and specifications.
·  Preparing inputs for equipment and system thermal performance tests.
·  Evaluation of equipment and system level test results.
·  Bid support.
·  Cost/schedule support.
·  Non Conformance Report/Material Review Board support at equipment and system level.
·  System mechanical/electrical/TTC/AOCS interfacing.
·  Design review/Test Readiness Review/Test Review Board support.
·  Operational support.

Required skills

We are looking for candidates with the following skills and experience:

·  Proven experience of thermal design and analysis at spacecraft level, ideally in scientific and earth observation missions.
·  Working knowledge of the main European thermal analysis tools (Esatan, Esarad, Systema) would be an advantage.
·  Experience of interfacing with other disciplines e.g. Structure/Propulsion/AOCS/TTC/operations.
·  Good communication and presentation skills.
·  Experience of interfacing with both internal and external customers.
·  Willingness to travel.