Head Of Mechanical & Thermal Design Lazio

Head Of Mechanical & Thermal Design
Roma
Lazio, Lazio

Job Description: Mission of the Job The role of Head of Mechanical & Thermal Design team involves the technical coordination of the team in order to lead or support the mechanical and thermal design along with test/qualification of satellite on-board and ground equipment, RF systems and fixed or mobile antennas Main activities

As technical coordinator of Mechanical & Thermal Design team working on the mechanical and thermal design, analysis and development of high precision and complex units for extreme environment, particularly in the area of space applications, the primary tasks and activities will include:

Identification of system concepts and technical requirements to comply with the mission statement, taking into account the technical and programmatic constraints identified by the project initiator and top level customerGeneral layout definition by concurrent engineering in terms of configurations, materials, off-the-shelf components, etc. Execution of structural (essential) and thermal (desirable) analysesBase mechanical and/or thermal trade-offsPreparation of contractual documentation for the relevant milestones (technical reports, presentations, drawings, technical budgets, etc. ) and participation to program reviews with customers and/or suppliersCritical assessment of mechanical drawings of assemblies and partsIn collaboration with other disciplines (RF, quality, technology), selection and detailed definition of the most appropriate manufacturing processes and procedures to be followed for the development of space qualified RF componentsSupport to implementation of components purchase and development planConsolidated experience on testing/qualification capabilities and proceduresSupport to the preparation of proposals for industrial and R&D activitiesEducation/Training:

Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, achieved with top score within maximum 6 years study courseExperience:

Essential: At least 10 (15 desirable) years of work experience on mechanical design, analysis and development of high precision and complex units for extreme environmentDesirable: Previous work experience on thermal design, analysis and development of high precision and complex units for extreme environmentDesirable: Previous employment in space industry design department with responsibility in thermo-mechanical design, analysis and development of satellite componentsDesirable: Previous experience on team leadingExtensive experience in thermo-structural design of units and components supported by hand calculations and FEM analyses3D CAD solid modelling to support conceptual designConcurrent engineering of configurations, materials, thermal-mechanical trade-offs, off-the-shelf components, etc. Development and qualification activities management (planning, milestones keeping, meetings participation)Development and qualification test activities (mechanical and thermal environments loads)Preparation of technical reports, participation to meetingsTool or product requirements:

Use of standard methods for design of mechanical assemblies and componentsFEM analyses: linear, non-linear, thermal stress, dynamicExcellent knowledge of CAE tools: MSC Patran/Nastran, Siemens NX CAE/Simcenter, Altair Hypermesh/HyperworksExcellent use of office automation software (MS office)Pragmatic and product/results oriented approachLanguages:

Italian (fluent in technical and non-technical, written and spoken)English (fluent in technical and non-technical, written and spokenBehaviours:

Methodical approach to workStrong analytical and problem solving skillsAbility to work autonomously and set prioritiesAbility to effectively communicate, create and encourage two way communicationTeam-worker whose working style is highly collaborative in naturePromotion and demonstration of personal and professional development for self and othersSpirit of innovation and creativity, along with encouragement and support of such a spirit in othersCommitment, along with creation of a sense of urgency and purpose when appropriate to get things doneAvailability to travel in Italy and abroadAptitude to leadershipAbility to foster a positive environment in a matrix organisationAbility to work well under pressure This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company's success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company:

Airbus Italia S. p. A. Employment Type:

Permanent-------

Experience Level:

Professional Job Family:

Structure Design & Integration