Mechanisms Design Engineer

Mechanisms Design Engineer at Thales Alenia Space – a joint venture of Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%) focused on space manufacturing solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design spacecraft mechanisms for manned and non‑manned modules and satellites, including selection of components (springs, dampers, gearboxes, levers), materials, surfaces, and tolerances.
• Perform sizing and preliminary analysis using hand calculation, multibody analysis, and FEM to assess critical areas.
• Prepare and review CAD models, drawings, and test articles/breadboards for validation.
• Support development and verification plans: produce design and analysis reports, contribute to instrumentation plans, and evaluate test results.
• Coach and support skill development of junior engineers.
• Occasional design verification through static, kinematic or dynamic testing and support related modelling using MATLAB/Simulink.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Aerospace, Aeronautical, or Mechanical Engineering (additional mechanical design coursework considered an asset).
• Experience in structural or mechanical engineering for space or industrial systems.
• Proficient in geometry, multibody (ADAMS/Motion View), and FEM (Abaqus, Nastran, HyperWorks, etc.).
• Strong CAD/CAM skills, drawing interpretation, and familiarity with aerospace design manuals (e.g., Bruhn, Roarks).
• Knowledge of metallic and composite materials, tribology, manufacturing processes and control laws.
• Proficiency in Windows Office, Matlab/Simulink or equivalent.
• Excellent written and spoken English; French is an additional asset.

Thales Alenia Space employs around 8,900 employees in 10 countries. Applications from Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, and those with physical or mental impairments, are strongly encouraged.