ECLSS & TCS Subsystem

Thales Alenia Space

Thales Alenia Space is a global space manufacturer delivering high‑tech solutions for telecommunications, navigation, Earth Observation, environmental management, exploration, science and orbital infrastructures. Our diverse skills and cultures enable customers—governments, institutions, space agencies, telecommunications operators—to connect, secure, defend, observe, protect, explore, travel and navigate.

Position

ECLSS & TCS Subsystem

Responsibilities

• Perform a subset of all hardware engineering activities applicable to thermal engineering.
• Analyse and define thermal needs using advanced studies, simulations, mock‑ups, models and prototypes.
• Describe the thermal functions and requirements.
• Formalise thermal specifications and architectural designs to develop hardware solutions or products.
• Identify critical development problems and assist in their resolution.
• Write timely and technically accurate reports of technical findings.
• Participate in thermal testing activities and correlate analysis and test results.
• Validate thermal compliance of systems and components against the Group’s standards.
• Design and develop effective cooling systems for reliable operations and identify new ideas to improve designs.

Qualifications

• Graduate with a Master of Engineering or Computer Science from a university.
• Significant experience in hardware development, especially in thermal engineering.
• Strong technical background in mathematics, science and computer science.
• Knowledge of thermal laws, norms and standards.
• Expertise with thermal technology and control components: HP, MLIs, radiators, coatings, thermal interface materials and passive EEE parts such as heaters and thermistors.
• Proficient in tools, methods and processes: Ansys Icepak, Ansys Fluent, Mentor FloTHERM.
• Experience with thermal models, junction temperature, thermal resistance and electronics cooling.
• Experience with thermal tests: temperature, humidity, salt fog and pressure tests.

Core Competencies

• Strong problem‑solving and decision‑making skills; capable of approaching complex issues with curiosity and determination.
• Ability to multitask and handle multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
• Excellent teamwork; collaborative within multidisciplinary environments.
• Clear alignment with organisational goals and a customer‑oriented mindset.
• Rigorous and analytical, consistently reviewing steps and outcomes to improve results.

Career Opportunities

Future opportunities will allow you to explore other domains or sites, evolve and grow your competencies in different areas, and build an international career within a leading engineering group. You may choose between a technical expertise path or a leadership path, and you can develop your career at home and abroad through Thales Alenia Space’s mobility policy. Great journeys start here—apply now!