A Joint Venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%) – Thales Alenia Space is a global space manufacturer delivering high‑tech solutions for telecommunications, navigation, Earth Observation, environmental management, exploration, science and orbital infrastructures. CANDIDATES THAT WOULD IMPRESS US PROFILE Graduated with a Master of Engineering or Computer Science. Significant experience in hardware development, especially in thermal engineering. True team‑player who loves working in a multidisciplinary environment. Clear about organisational goals and strategies, demonstrating an actual customer‑oriented mindset. Very rigorous and analytical, logically examining steps taken and outcomes to make corrections and produce better results. COMPETENCIES Strong technical background in mathematics, science and computer science, with great knowledge of thermal laws, norms and standards. Master of 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. Experience with thermal models, junction temperature, thermal resistance, electronics cooling. Thermal tests: temperature, humidity, salt fog, pressure tests. Excellent problem‑solving and decision‑making skills, approaching complex issues with curiosity and determination. Ability to multitask, handling several projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines. LIFE AS A THALES THERMAL ENGINEERING ROLE Perform a subset of all the hardware engineering activities applicable to thermal engineering. Analyse and define thermal needs using advanced studies, simulations, mock‑ups, models, prototypes, etc. Describe the thermal functions and requirements. Formalise the thermal specification and architectural design to develop the hardware solution or product. Identify critical development problems and assist in their resolution. Write timely and technically accurate reports of technical findings. Participate in thermal testing activities and correlate 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 allow you to discover other domains or sites, evolve and grow your competencies in different areas. You will have room and attention to personal development, build your talents in other domains of the Thales Group, discover new products, new customers, new countries or pursue a more complex solution. You can choose between a technical expertise or a leadership path and build an international career within a leading Engineering Group. At Thales Alenia Space we employ around 8,900 people 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. Seniority level Not Applicable Employment type Full‑time Job function Engineering and Information Technology Industries Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing and Defense and Space Manufacturing J-18808-Ljbffr