Thermo-mechanical Architect

Overview

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In the frame of Satellite & Mission Department, SITAEL is looking for an experienced/senior Satellite Thermo-mechanical Architect, with mid-level experience (>5 years) in Space Engineering, preferably at system-subsystem level.

The Satellite Thermo-Mechanical Architect will act as a key reference person for the Thermo Mechanical design at subsystem level, with focus on the architecture and budgets, technical development of satellite structures and Thermal control system, working with multi-disciplinary teams.

After the design phase, the role may serve as the technical reference for hardware procurement and for integration and verification of the TS subsystem. He/she will also support test phases (Vibrational, acoustic, TVAC) by defining test specifications and reviewing test reports.

The Satellite Thermo-Mechanical Architect will report directly to the Thermo-structure S/S Team Leader.

Responsibilities

• Technical coordination of Thermo-structure S/S engineering activities
• Thermo-structure S/S specification preparation and management
• Definition of satellite thermo-mechanical architecture (structural concept, main internal and external mechanical interfaces, thermal control solutions)
• Definition of environmental specification for the equipment, payload and appendages
• Thermo-structure S/S design activities (structural design, thermal & mechanical interface requirements definition, main interfaces sizing, LV compatibility, thermal control design and HW selection, mechanical and thermal analysis follow-up and validation)
• Technical follow-up of satellite structure and thermal HW procurement
• Thermo-structure AIV (assembly, integration & verification), including STM/PFM qualification and FM satellite acceptance
• Participation in technical reviews, meetings and progress reports with the customer

Technical skills / Requirements

• Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering (5+ years) Master Degree
• At least 5 years of experience in Space Thermal/Mechanical Engineering, preferably at system level
• Advanced knowledge of satellite-level thermo-structure architecture and its components
• Good knowledge of Satellite Design and its subsystems/functions
• Good/basic knowledge of Space Mission Design & Analysis
• Capability of performing technical coordination
• Good knowledge of satellite lifecycle and Systems Engineering methods and tools (requirements management, tradeoff studies, SysML)
• Experience in mechanical FEM analysis using Nastran (or similar) or in thermal Analysis using ESATAN TMS (or similar)
• Good knowledge of ECSS standards
• Very good knowledge of MS Office, MS Project, MS Visio, DOORS, Matlab/Simulink, Nastran/Femap
• Very good knowledge of English

Senior/Employment Details

• Seniority level: Associate
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Industrial/Aerospace roles related to Thermo-Mechanical Engineering
• Industries: Aviation & Aerospace, Defense and Space Manufacturing, Space Research and Technology