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 Thermal Engineers
CANDIDATES THAT WOULD IMPRESS US
PROFILE:
You graduated with a Master of Engineering or Computer Science in University
You have significant experience in hardware development and more specifically thermal engineering
You are a true team-player and love to work within a multidisciplinary environment
You are clear about the organisation goals and the strategies you are working for, demonstrating an actual customer-oriented mindset
You are very rigorous and analytical, logically examining the steps taken and the outcome to make corrections and produce better results
COMPETENCIES:
You have a strong technical background in mathematics, science, and computer science, with a great knowledge of thermal laws, norms and standards
You master Thermal technology and associated control components (HP, MLIs, radiators, coatings, thermal interface materials and passive EEE parts such as heaters and thermistors), tools, methods and processes:
Ansys Icepak, Ansys fluent, Mentor Flotherm
Thermal models, Junction temperature, thermal resistance, electronics cooling
Thermal tests: Temperature, Humidity, Salt fog, Pressure tests
You have great problem-solving and decision-making skills, which makes you able to approach complex issues with curiosity and determination
You have the ability to multitask so you can handle several projects simultaneously and still meet the deadlines
LIFE AS A THALES THERMAL ENGINEERING ROLE
As a Thermal Engineering Role within Thales, you will:
Perform a subset of all the hardware engineering activities applicable to Thermal Engineering
Analyse and define the thermal needs whatever the used means (e.g. advanced studies, simulations, mock-ups, models, prototypes, …)
Describe the thermal functions and requirements
Formalise the thermal specification and the architectural design to develop the hardware solution or product
Identify critical development problems and assisting in their resolution
Write timely and technically accurate reports of technical findings
Participate in thermal testing activities and correlating analysis and test results
Validate thermal compliance of systems and components with regards to the Group’s standards
Design and develop effective cooling systems for reliable operations and identify new ideas to improve designs
YOUR CAREER AT THALES
Future opportunities will allow you to discover other domains or sites. You will be able to evolve and grow your competencies in different areas:
Room and attention to personal development
Build your talents in another domain of Thales Group, discovering new products, new customers, new country or go to a more complex Solution
Choose between a technical expertise or a leadership path
Build an international career within a leading Engineering Group
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. Great journeys start here, apply now!
What We Do
Thales is a global high technology leader investing in digital and “deep tech” innovations – connectivity, big data, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and quantum technology – to build a future we can all trust, which is vital to the development of our societies. The company provides solutions, services and products that help its customers – businesses, organisations and states – in the defence, aeronautics, space, transportation and digital identity and security markets to fulfil their critical missions, by placing humans at the heart of the decision-making process.
