Job Description

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 an Antenna MGSE Designer.

The antenna department is responsible for design, development, manufacturing, integration, test and delivery of antennas and required mechanisms for spacecraft. The antennas can be designed for different missions: telecommunication, earth observation, navigation, science and exploration.
The resource will be involved in the development of all the MGSE of the Antenna Product Line for a yearly budget of about 3-4 Meuro.

In particular the Resource shall:

• Interface with the project manager of each Antenna Project to define the make or buy strategy
• Study and define the overall MGSE (H/W & S/W) architecture
• Prepare MGSE (H/W & S/W) Technical and Procurement Specification and SOW related to Containers, trolley, lifting device, 0 G deployment system, supporting frame (and other specific MGSE) for all the qualification / acceptance test campaign
• Create 3d CATIA model for MGSE dedicated to programs and facilities within Space rules and laws
• Generation of 2D parts drawings in CATIA
• Generation of 2D assembly drawings in CATIA
• Generation of required model for thermal and mechanical analyses inputs
• Follow the selection of Suppliers working with Purchasing Office, manage all the technical development by external Supplier up to the delivery of MGSE; manage the technical activities of internal / external resources in case of make (typically 5-6)
• Define and consolidate budget for MGSE procurement
• Rda management and emission
• Monitoring of MGSE procurement (Design Reviews and Acceptance Test Reviews)
• Ensure Availability of MGSE according to AIT schedule
• Ensure MGSE /H/W and S/W) Validation on site
• Support CAM and AIT Manager for Cost & Schedule control as applicable for MGSE
• Procurement

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Requirements for the position

• High School Diploma (Aeronautical or mechanical specialization) preferred, Mechanical engineering degree (or equivalent)
• Good knowledge and experience of 3D CAD tools (CATIA preferred) for Mechanical Design
• Knowledge of relevant drawing standard
• Knowledge of Geometric Tolerance best practice
• Knowledge of manufacturing techniques (metals and composites) and how these affect design.

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The following would be an asset:

• Experience of working in a multi-discipline team environment with project pressure
• Experience within a similar field, automotive or aerospace
• Experience with CATIA V5, Femap, Nastran, Patran
• 5 and more years of experience in related field

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