Senior Mechanical Thermal Design Engineer

ATG Europe; Milano; In loco; EUR 45.000 - 65.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading company in the aerospace sector seeks a Senior Mechanical Thermal Design Engineer to develop advanced satellite mechanical systems. This role involves extensive thermal design and analysis, contributing to innovative spacecraft solutions. Candidates should have substantial experience in mechanical design, CAD modeling, and thermal engineering, with opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic team environment.

Competenze

• At least 5 years of proven experience in mechanical/thermal design.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.
• Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the EU.

Mansioni

• Conduct spacecraft subsystem mechanical and thermal design.
• Detail mechanical and thermal design for various components.
• Support qualification plans and develop thermal test plans.

Conoscenze

3D CAD modelling

Thermal modelling

Proficient CAD skills

Hands-on experience in thermal testing

Basic FEA skills

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Master’s in STEM

Strumenti

Nx/CATIA

Systema Thermica

ESATAN

Thermal Desktop

FEMAP/Nastran

Ansys

Descrizione del lavoro

We are looking for a Senior Mechanical Thermal Design Egineer on behalf of and in support to our client for their location in either Rome, Milan or Turin, Italy.

The Mechanical/Thermo Engineer’s primary responsibility will be contributing to the development of OHB ITALIA’s satellite mechanical systems with a focus on thermal design and analysis. This engineer will be involved in the full lifecycle of development, from requirements definition through operations. Being at the cutting edge of space technology, we need someone who is eager to learn, grow, and take on new and potentially unfamiliar challenges.

The Senior Mechanical Thermal Engineer will operate under the leadership of the MTS Architect.

Please note, the successful candidate will be employed by ATG Europe (or one of its subsidiaries). Furthermore, upon selection, they will be subject to a general security screening performed by an external provider (further information will be provided at interview stage).

The successful candidate will be tasked with, but not limited to:

• Spacecraft subsystem mechanical and thermal design;

• Design and model primary and secondary structural parts, space mechanical thermal systems and equipment, in compliance with rules and best practices;

• Incorporate all Avionics components, harnessing and Payload/RF interconnect sub-systems into spacecraft bus design;

• Support trade off investigations;

• Interface with other subsystem owners for the design of interface requirements, identify and implement design solutions;

• Detail mechanical and thermal design for spacecraft composite panels, brackets, hardware, machined parts, Thermal Control system and various mechanical components;

• Create detailed design documentation for component manufacturing, assembly and test;

• Produce detail drawings, assembly drawings and bills of materials in accordance with the company’s methodological rule;

• Conduct detailed tolerance analyses, clearance/interference checks;

• Provide ongoing support during S/C assembly, integration, and test;

• Support detailed tracking spreadsheet for system mass properties (mass, CG, MOIs);

• Research options for appropriate materials and surface treatments for mechanical component design to comply with mission performance requirements;

• Support qualification plans (acoustic, vibration, shock, static load tests, thermal tests) to verify structural and thermal margins of safety, and correlation to analysis models;

• Develop thermal systems for new and heritage satellite systems. Including thermal radiators (fixed and deployable), heat pipe systems, electrical heaters, temperature sensors, etc.;

• Implement thermal design changes required to support new payloads and payload interface units compatible with heritage satellite systems;

• Prepare Mathematical models (CAD, GMM/TMM);

• Perform thermal analysis of for on-ground test and on-orbit temperature predictions;

• Develop thermal test plans, support thermal vacuum / thermal balance testing, and correlate thermal models with test data;

• Validate thermal models through prototype/PFM/QM/FM testing;

• Support the development of subsystem level requirements and requirement flow-down to the various components and parts as necessary – in all phases of the development lifecycle with particular emphasis on Design for Cost/Design for Manufacturability/Design for Test approaches;

• Ensure the maximum reuse of the existing OHB ITALIA heritage products and, if necessary, identify the need for modification.

ATG is dedicated to diversity and inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer. Regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, handicap (categorie protette L.68/99 art.1) or any other reason protected by relevant state or municipal legislation, we are pleased to consider all eligible candidates for employment.

Please ensure that your CV clearly explains how you meet the mandatory requirements. If it doesn’t align completely with the essential criteria, it could result in rejection.

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM (Science, Technical, Engineering, Math) or related scientific areas;

• Master’s in STEM (Science, Technical, Engineering, Math) or related scientific areas is a strong asset;

• At least 5 years of proven experience in mechanical/thermal design in the aeronautical or space sector;

• At least 5 years of experience with 3D CAD modelling and 2D drawing specifications;

• At least 5 years of experience with Thermal modelling and analysis;

• Excellent CAD skills (preferably with Nx/CATIA) with the ability to review 2D manufacturing drawings;

• Hands-on experience and proficiency in thermal testing (i.e., thermal sensors, using automated data acquisition, system assembly, and data analysis techniques);

• Proficient with Thermal Engineering tools such as Systema Thermica, ESATAN, or Thermal Desktop;

• Demonstrated basic FEA skills for structural analysis (FEMAP/Nastran, Ansys, or others), and excellent knowledge of mechanical/thermal design principles;

• Experienced with carbon fiber/aluminum composite honeycomb design/manufacturing techniques;

• Innovative, driven, out of the box thinker, self-motivated to investigate and implement new ideas, and proactive in overcoming obstacles;

• Demonstrated ability to participate in cross-functional planning, coordination, and task execution situations involving the full spectrum of engineering and integration activities;

• Team-minded and ready to work in a multi-functional and multi-cultural, fast-moving and complex/technical environment;

• Flexible attitude and strong initiative;

• Demonstrated ability to deliver results;

• Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the EU;

• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.

Please submit your application in English via the apply button below. Applications submitted in other languages will not be considered.