Thermal ECLSS Architect

Overview

Thales Alenia Space is seeking a TCS/ECLSS (Thermal Control System / Environmental Control and Life Support System) Architect Engineer (Senior). Specification, design and implementation of thermal and environmental support systems for complex spacecrafts. The candidate shall manage both passive and active thermal control systems, and all systems relevant to the environmental control (atmosphere control, air revitalization, temperature and humidity control, water management, fire detection and suppression). The candidate shall define the conceptual thermal and environmental control system architecture, their system and subsystem requirements and shall follow the design implementation in accordance with the requirements and the Customer needs. The candidate shall operate inside a system level core team and interface with Agencies and Customers, with strong communication skills, pro-active problem solving and team-working attitude. A solid background in thermal engineering is required to define and manage complex thermal and fluidic system design.

Responsibilities

• Definition of specific thermal and environmental requirements derived from Customer high level ones
• Definition and management of trade-offs to support architectural basic choices
• Definition of ATCS and PTCS architecture
• Definition of ECLSS Architectures (Atmosphere Control System, Air Revitalization System, Temperature and Humidity Control System, Water Management System, Waste Recovery System, Fire Detection System)
• Sizing and design of ATCS and PTCS and ECLSS considering manufacturability and integration constraints
• Preparation of Procurement Specifications for ATCS, PTCS, ECLSS, in collaboration with Thermal Design Department
• Technical follow-on of ATCS/PTCS/ECLSS procurement up to delivery (Subcontractor management), in collaboration with Thermal Design Department
• Engineering support to development and qualification of manufacturing processes for ATCS/PTCS/ECLSS hardware
• Support to hardware integration and final testing
• Support for thermal aspects to thermal vacuum tests and preparation of Specifications for thermal balance tests, support definition of Hydraulic and Environmental tests
• Support to Quality Assurance for discussion and disposition of NCRs during manufacturing, integration and testing activities

Qualifications

• Master degree in Engineering (Aerospace, Thermal, Nuclear, Energetic)
• Previous work experience in the requested discipline and field (Space) is very appreciated
• Ability and experience in managing Subcontractors from both a technical and programmatic point of view
• Ability to lead a technical team
• Knowledge of Thermal Control and Fluidic Control main requirements and relevant solutions for Space Station manned modules, Satellites and re-entry vehicles
• Knowledge of materials, manufacturing processes and techniques relevant to ATCS/PTCS/ECLSS constituents
• Knowledge of Codes (ESATAN TMS, Thermal Desktop) for thermal analysis
• Good attitude towards teaming and multi-disciplinary approaches
• Available to work in shifts if requested by the Program
• Good attitude towards analysis, synthesis and problem solving
• Excellent knowledge of English language (spoken and written)