Mechanical Architect Engineer Torino

Mechanical Architect Engineer
Torino
Piemonte, Torino

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

We are looking for a Mechanical Architect Engineer (Senior).

The candidate shall operate inside a system level core team and interface with the Agencies and Customers.

Therefore, he shall have peculiar communication skills, a pro-active attitude in facing and solving problems, and an inclination to team working.

He must have a solid cultural base in the mechanical/structural field such that he can, in a short time, define and manage a complex mechanical system design.

Key duties: Definition of specific mechanical/structural requirements derived from Customer high-level ones.

Support concept/trade studies in coordination with System Engineering to support architectural basic choices.

Definition of mechanical architecture.

Perform design and analyses tasks supporting product development activities on metallic and composite structures, taking into account manufacturability and integration constraints.

Develop/Construct FEM (Simple) and run structural/dynamic analyses to support sizing and design choices.

Preparation of Procurement Specifications for structures systems and subsystems.

Technical follow-on of structures procurement up to delivery (i. e.

Subcontractors management).

Engineering support to development and qualification of manufacturing processes for mechanical hardware.

Support to hardware integration and final testing.

Support and provide input to test plans and preparation of test specifications for mechanical tests (static and dynamic).

Support to Quality Assurance for discussion and disposition of NCRs affecting mechanical parts during manufacturing, integration, and testing activities.

Participate and present in internal and external meetings and reviews.

Skills, experience and qualifications required: Master's degree in Engineering.

Previous work experience in the requested discipline and field (Space) is mandatory.

Ability and experience in managing Subcontractors from both a technical and programmatic point of view.

Attitude to manage and lead a technical team.

Knowledge of structural main requirements and relevant solutions for Space Station manned modules, Satellites, and re-entry Vehicles.

Knowledge of materials, manufacturing processes, and techniques relevant to structure/mechanical constituents.

Experience with analysis tools for mechanical analysis such as NASTRAN, FEMAP is preferred.

Hand calculation skills/methods and Engineering judgment.

Knowledge of fracture mechanics and fatigue aspects is preferred.

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 the English language (spoken and written).

Respect for Company hierarchy, rules, and discipline.

Attitude to work respecting budgets and schedule constraints.

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and/or Master's degree in Space engineering are highly appreciated and duly accounted for 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.

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