Mechanical Architect Engineer

Mechanical Architect Engineer (Senior) – Thales Alenia Space

Thales Alenia Space, a joint venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), is a global space manufacturer delivering high‑tech solutions for telecommunications, navigation, Earth Observation, environmental management, exploration, science and orbital infrastructures. We nurture talent across diverse skills, cultures, and disciplines to connect, secure, observe, protect, explore, travel and navigate the space domain.

Key duties

• Define specific mechanical/structural requirements derived from customer high‑level specifications.
• Support concept and trade studies in coordination with System Engineering to drive architectural choices.
• Develop mechanical architecture for complex systems.
• Perform design and analysis tasks on metallic and composite structures, considering manufacturability and integration constraints.
• Develop/construct basic FEM and run structural/dynamic analyses for sizing and design decisions.
• Prepare procurement specifications for structures, systems and subsystems.
• Manage technical follow‑on of structures procurement up to delivery, including subcontractor management.
• Provide engineering support for development and qualification of manufacturing processes for mechanical hardware.
• Assist with hardware integration and final testing.
• Support preparation of test plans and specifications for mechanical static and dynamic tests.
• Provide input to Quality Assurance for discussion and disposition of NCRs affecting mechanical parts during manufacturing, integration, and testing.
• Participate and present in internal and external meetings and reviews.

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Engineering.
• Mandatory prior experience in the discipline and field (Space).
• Experience managing subcontractors from both technical and programmatic viewpoints.
• Leadership of a technical team.
• Knowledge of structural main requirements and relevant solutions for space‑station manned modules, satellites, and re‑entry vehicles.
• Understanding of materials, manufacturing processes, and techniques relevant to structure/mechanical constituents.
• Experience with mechanical analysis tools such as NASTRAN or FEMAP preferred.
• Strong hand‑calculation and engineering judgment skills.
• Preferred knowledge of fracture mechanics and fatigue.
• Team‑oriented attitude and multi‑disciplinary collaboration.
• Availability to work in shifts if required by the program.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Respect for company hierarchy, rules and discipline.
• Commitment to budgeting and schedule constraints.
• Ph.D. and/or Master’s in Space Engineering highly appreciated.

Seniority level

Not Applicable

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