Mechanical Architect – Thales Alenia Space
Join Thales Alenia Space, a joint venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), which develops high‑tech space solutions. The Mechanical Architect will design and validate mechanical, electrical, and software systems for space applications.
Key Responsibilities
- Analyse and understand customer needs through advanced studies, simulations, mock‑ups, and prototypes.
- Formalise specifications and architectures that propose the best solutions for clients.
- Prepare and carry out integration, verification, and validation tests.
- Define test plans and procedures for system‑level testing.
- Ensure technical integration and coherence of system design, interfaces, and performances.
- Design the architecture of the command and control system.
- Demonstrate the solution to the customer.
Required Experience & Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Engineering (Electronics, Aeronautical/Space Engineering, Computer Science, etc.) or equivalent.
- Proven experience in software and/or hardware, systems engineering, and IVVQ activities.
- Experience using management and engineering tools such as DOORS, Polarion, TFS, JIRA.
- Familiarity with network configuration and administration.
- Experience leading engineering projects or activities.
Core Competencies
- Quickly understand the overall system, stakeholders, and environment.
- Design‑to‑cost approach knowledge.
- Adaptability to change.
- Strong analytical, structured, and logical mindset.
- Mentoring and knowledge sharing willingness.
- Team player, collaborative, open‑minded, ambitious.
Career Development
The role offers opportunities to grow technical expertise or move into leadership paths. You can work across domains, sites, and countries, and explore new products or solutions within the Thales Group.
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