Thermal / Environmental Control & Life Support Subsystem & Equipment / Hardware Engineer

Job Description:

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) have Space to Connect, Secure & Defend, Observe & Protect, Explore, Travel & Navigate.

We are looking for a Thermal / Environmental Control & Life Support Subsystem & Equipment / Hardware Engineer.

Key duties:

1. Sizing of Loops based on applicable requirements, e.g., heat loads to be collected and rejected, pressure drops, air velocities, humidity range allowed into the Cabin, pressure ranges to be ensured, failure tolerance, etc.
2. Selection of Equipment (e.g., Pump Packages, Cold Plates, Radiators, Heat Exchangers, Valves, Sensors, Fan Assemblies, Air Diffusers, Gas and Water Tanks, Pressure Regulators, etc.) and Piping Constituents (e.g., hard and flex ducts, junctions, clamps, etc.).
3. Definition of Loops Layout and Piping routing.
4. Preparation of Technical Specifications for Equipment procurement.
5. Technical follow-up of design, development, manufacturing, qualification, and acceptance phase activities of Equipment Providers.
6. Detailed evaluation of proposals and review (PDR, CDR, QR) data packages released by Equipment Providers, from technical and programmatic standpoints.
7. Engineering contribution to piping manufacturing, procurement, and integration.
8. Support to Quality Assurance for discussion and disposition of NCRs during Equipment and piping manufacturing, integration, and testing activities.
9. Reporting to internal and external Customers.

Skills, experience, and qualifications required:

At least an Aerospace Engineering degree or equivalent with the following experience:

• Deep knowledge of thermo-fluid dynamic fundamentals.
• Good knowledge of Space Hardware Life Cycle (design, development, manufacturing, and verification/qualification/acceptance) processes and applicable standards.
• Good knowledge of ATCS & ECLS main requirements, functions, architectures, and Equipment for Manned Infrastructures and Transportation Vehicles.
• Good knowledge of manufacturing materials, processes, and techniques relevant to ATCS & ECLS Loops Equipment and piping.
• Good attitude towards teaming and multi-disciplinary approaches.
• Availability to work in shifts if requested by the program.
• Good attitude towards analysis, synthesis, and problem solving.
• Proficiency in English (spoken and written).

At Thales Alenia Space, we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With around 8,900 employees across 10 countries, our mobility policy enables employees to develop their careers both at home and abroad. We see space as a new horizon, helping to build a better, more sustainable life on Earth. #SpaceForLife. Great journeys start here—apply now!