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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.
Fracture Control Engineer
We are looking for a Fracture Control Engineer. Thales Alenia Space Fracture Control Engineers define the project solutions, as concerns the structure, for the manned pressurized structures and unmanned (including re-entry vehicles) aerospace missions. These solutions must guarantee that the component is able to withstand the launch and mission loads, and the possible re-entry and impact loads, as well.
For manned missions and for reusable spacecraft structural integrity and life verification is performed. This activity allows to reduce the risk of failure due to crack initiation and propagation due to cyclic load experienced during the mission life.
The activity scenario is extremely broad and varied, it includes primary and secondary structures, pressure vessels, pressurized structures, composite and non-metallic material, glass and ceramic.
Key duties
- Preparation of a Fracture Control Plan at the beginning of the program.
- Identification of Fracture Critical Items during all the design phase.
- Definition of the verification approach (safe life, fail safe, low risk).
- Definition of loads exceedance for fatigue load spectrum preparation.
- Detailed fatigue and fracture mechanics analysis.
- Definition of material characterization test (fracture toughness, crack growth and stress corrosion).
- Definition of NDI to be performed on the components (dye penetrant, ultrasonic and eddy current).
- Definition of defect acceptability for welds and composite material.
- Support to the Fracture Control board for any discussion or alternative approach selected.
The activity allows to acquire and to increase competencies in the execution of fatigue and fracture mechanics analysis, and in the support of structural tests, NDI solution and management of Waiver and NCR.
Knowledge and qualifications
Knowledge of ESA and NASA standard for human spaceflight is considered essential.
Skills, Experience and Qualifications
- At least 5 years of experience in Structural or Mechanical Engineering in aerospace or related field.
- Full comprehensive capability of Windows Office package.
- Knowledge of damage tolerance standard in aerospace (NASA, ESA and other agencies).
- Deep knowledge of Space Station System standards for Human flight missions.
- Material and process metallic and non-metallic technologies extensive knowledge.
- Mechanical Engineering Knowledge and Expertise.
- Basic knowledge of CAD and CAM processes and capabilities.
- Manufacturing drawing readings and knowledge.
- Capability of using NASGRO/ESACRACK codes.
- Capability of using Nastran/Patran, ANSYS, Hyper Mesh, Femap.
- Good attitude towards analysis, synthesis and problem solving.
- Excellent knowledge of English language (spoken and written).
- Italian language knowledge will be considered additional asset.
- Available to work in shifts if requested by the program.
- Good attitude towards teaming and multi-disciplinary approaches.
- Good attitude towards negotiations with Space Agencies and Subcontractors.
- Available to support frequent travels and colocations abroad.
Level of Instruction
- Master Degree in Aerospace, Aeronautical or Mechanical Engineering.
- Master or specific courses in Mechanical Design.
Why Thales Alenia Space?
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. Great journeys start here, apply now!
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