Material Engineer

Thales; Torino; In loco; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading aerospace manufacturer seeks a Material Engineer in Turin, Piedmont. The role involves developing material plans, conducting tests, and coordinating R&D activities. Candidates must have a master’s degree in Material Engineering or Chemistry, strong metallurgy background, and fluency in English. This full-time position offers opportunities for business travel and innovation in a dynamic environment.

Competenze

• Master degree in Material Engineering or Chemistry.
• Experience working as a researcher.
• Experience on Additive manufacturing is considered a plus.

Mansioni

• Define material development plans for composite synthesis and coatings.
• Conduct quantitative-qualitative characterization tests on materials.
• Coordinate validation tests and organize laboratory activities.

Conoscenze

metallurgy

material characterization techniques (XPS, SEM/EDX, OM)

material sustainability

LCA applied to Space System

Additive manufacturing

Fluent English

strong communication skills

team working capabilities

Formazione

Master degree in Material Engineering/Chemistry or equivalent

Descrizione del lavoro

Overview

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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.

Key duties

• Definition of material development plans such as per composite synthesis, surface coatings, innovative nanostructured materials
• Definition of quantitative-qualitative characterization tests on materials taking into account space quality standard
• Coordination of validation tests including conducting tests at material and demonstrator level
• Organization and follow-on of laboratory activities in R&D projects and running programs
• Project follow-up, writing of qualification programs, synthesis of supplier/laboratory tests and redaction of conclusion reports
• Propose and qualify materials and processes (including documentation: standards, specification, testing reports & manufacturing instructions…)
• Participation to progress meetings and project reviews preparing the required technical documentation and answer/discussion of customer RIDs
• Able to capitalize on best engineering practices and propose recommendations and improvements

Skills, experience and qualifications required

• Strong background in metallurgy
• Deep knowledge of material characterization techniques as XPS, SEM/EDX, OM ..
• Knowledge in Material sustainability
• Knowledge in LCA applied to Space System
• Master degree in Material Eng/Chemistry or equivalent
• Experience working as a researcher
• Able to manage multiple tasks at one time
• Organized and methodical with strong communication skills
• High team working capabilities and customer orientation
• Good will in facing and learning new things
• Experience on Additive manufacturing is considered a plus
• Fluent English (spoken and written)
• Available for business travels in Italy and abroad
• Attitude towards innovation and problem solving

Seniority level

• Not Applicable

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing and Defense and Space Manufacturing

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!

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