Senior Physical Architect Engineer

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), therefore have Space to Connect, Secure & Defend, Observe & Protect, Explore, Travel & Navigate.

We are looking for a Senior Physical Architect Engineer.

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 sufficient cultural base in mechanical and configuration field such to be able to define and manage in a short time a system design of complex satellite/manned module.

Key duties:

• Definition of the System Architecture starting from Customer high level requirements
• Flow-down of functional schematics into the physical product architecture, including collection and implementation at system level of sub-system requirements
• Coordination and execution of dedicated layout studies aimed to evaluate and implement all physical architectural aspects characterizing complex space systems: volumes, equipment and subsystems accommodations, ergonomics, operability, maintainability, habitability, human interfaces
• Management of physical configuration evolution cooperating in finding smart solution in terms of cost and schedule as well as product excellence
• Ensure the form&fit compatibility of the complete system
• Coordination of CAD Operators activities and priorities
• Support standardization and adequate re-use
• Definition of the mechanical interfaces between the System and the external elements and within the System between different subsystems
• Control and maintenance of all internal and external physical interfaces
• Creation and management of the system Mechanical Interface Control Document (MICD) ensuring the compatibility of the design with the external & internal interfaces
• Elaboration and management of Mass properties budgets (Mass, CoG and MoI)
• Contribution to System Requirements definition and validation
• Support Manufacturing, Assembly and Integration activities including NCR/RFD/FRW resolutions
• Capabilities in working inside assigned team acting, if necessary, as first line in support of the Program System Engineer and Program Design Authority

Skills, experience and qualification required:

• Master degree in Engineering
• Previous work experience in the requested discipline and field (Space).
• Strong motivation (passion) in working in space business is duly considered
• Good will in working in multinational context and projects
• Attitude to problem solving, developing mechanical solutions as best compromise with applicable requirements, schedule and cost
• Knowledge of technical drawing standards and standards documentation for geometric, dimension and tolerance
• Knowledge of machining and fabrication process (experience even limited in this context is appreciated)
• Experience (even limited) in Product validation and test
• Knowledge of Catia (CAD software)
• Microsoft office suite experience
• Attitude toward teaming and multi-disciplinary approaches
• Respect of Company hierarchy, rules and discipline
• Available to work in shifts if requested by the Program
• Attitude to work respecting budgets and schedule constraints
• Excellent knowledge of English language (spoken and written)
• Ph.D and/or Master Seed in Space engineering are highly appreciated and duly accounted in the candidate selection. 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!