Mechanical / Thermal Architect

Job description

Thales Alenia Space (TAS) has more than 40 years' experience in designing, integration, testing, operation and commissioning of innovative space systems. Using some of the world's most sophisticated technologies, we meet the needs of a variety of commercial, government, scientific and security customers. Our teams create the technology to monitor our oceans, help us better understand climate change and drive scientific progress. We also supply the International Space Station and, as such, play a pivotal role in exploring the universe.

Thales Alenia Space requires a Mechnical & Thermal Archictect to lead Thales Alenia Space's structural, thermal analysis and verification acitivities.The successful individual will be be a contributor for the development of proposals for Satellite phases B/C/D.

In the frame of Thales Alenia Space (TAS) deployment in UK:

·  In the frame of the development of payload modules for new space missions, the Mechanical/Thermal Architect will lead the mechanical and thermal as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
·  The Mechanical/Thermal Architect will lead the structural & thermal analysis and verification activities.
·  You will be in charge of the Payload Mechanical/Thermal architecture trade-offs covering all engineering aspects including structure and thermal in conjunction with dedicated engineering specialists.
·  Phase C/D activities will include qualification test planning, predictions, set up, execution and results assessment.

Relationships will be required to be built and maintained with the following principals:

·  Payload Systems Engineer
·  TAS UK Project Manager and design team
·  External partners: ESA, UKSA, TAS-F, TAS-I
·  Other industrial team members
·  Payload providers

Key Responsibilities:

·  Lead mechanical/thermal design activities for payload module in cooperation with other TAS entities.
·  Lead the mechanical/thermal design, establish the test plan/qualification sequence for the mechanical aspects.
·  Define the interfaces, in direct relation with the Payload System Engineer and other subsystems (Avionics, Thermal System)
·  Identify the key drivers for the product competitiveness related to mechanical/thermal aspects.
·  Generate and maintain Alignment / Alignment Stability Budgets
·  Provide inputs to MGSE general requirements and interface definition
·  Critically review inputs from Payload teams for inclusion in overall mathematical models
·  Develop TAS UK skill in Mechanical/Structural area.

Experience and Skills

·  Mechanical Systems engineering
·  Mechanical design with associated standard 3D CAD design software such as Solid Works, CATIA or PTC Creo.
·  Experience with producing relevant documents and presenting at reviews.
·  Supervision of structural analysis using Nastran Patran or another FEA code.
·  Supervision of thermal analysis using ESATAN/ESARAD or other equivalent code
·  Experience with planning, executing and evaluating environmental tests, including thermal-vacuum and vibration
·  Experience with validation of high-stability opto-mechanical structures would be of benefit
·  Experience of working in a multi-discipline team environment
·  Experience of working closely with Customer, partners, suppliers
·  Experience in technical proposal preparation would be an asset
·  Experience within Space domain would be advatageous

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