Thermo-Mechanical Analyst

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

We are looking for a Thermal and Mechanical Analyst and Designer for Satellite. The candidate shall operate inside an integrated team that works on different disciplines: thermal design, structure design and propulsion subsystems. He shall interface with internal and external customers, therefore he shall have peculiar communication skills, a pro‑active attitude in facing and solving problems and an inclination to teamwork.

• Define and manage thermal interface requirements towards subsystem and equipment.
• Design thermal solutions based on the satellite general configuration and CAD layout, selecting the best thermal hardware for each environment while balancing performance, mass, integration and cost requirements.
• Prepare GMM/TMM models from CAD layout and perform steady‑state and transient thermal analysis using ESATAN‑TMS.
• Select and procure thermal hardware in collaboration with the production department, ensuring compliance with QA and PA requirements.
• Perform test predictions, participate in test activities and correlate GMM/TMM results with test data.
• Manage the technical solution aspects (qualification, costs, schedule) and find optimal solutions for obstacles.
• Define and optimize mechanical items from functional description, preparing FEM meshes in CATIA V5 and performing static and dynamic analysis.
• Run FEM models to obtain displacements, accelerations, loads and stresses at interfaces and internally, as needed.
• Handle pre‑ and post‑processing operations on FEM models and analysis data.
• Process results and calculate margin of safety.
• Document activities and produce deliverables autonomously.

• Master’s Degree in Aerospace Engineering.
• English language knowledge (written and spoken).

An experience in the aerospace field is required even in academic environment (coordination of academic projects).

Previous experience in thermal modelling of structure and thermal hardware is a key point.

Knowledge of satellite configuration at system level is also a key point.

Knowledge of latest innovative thermal solutions (thermal fins, responsive systems, HP, variable emissivity solutions) is a plus.

Knowledge of metamaterial characteristics in view of potential application in the space systems field is a plus.

The following software skills are recommended:

• Good knowledge of ESATAN‑TMS.
• Preliminary knowledge of pre‑/post‑processing software.
• MATLAB.
• PATRAN.
• NASTRAN.
• ANSYS MEC/APDL.
• COMSOL Multiphysics.
• AUTOCAD as basis for Thermal Desktop Sinda Flow.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Interest and experience in Additive Manufacturing technology and its injection into parts design is key; practical experience is highly valued.

• Knowledge of AM machines, processes and materials.
• Experience managing AM Print Services.

• Multi‑cultural mindset.
• Ability to work effectively in a multi‑cultural environment.
• Enjoys developing and performing through teamwork, and promoting improvements and change.
• Ability to develop productive and effective relationships in order to gain support and achieve results.
• Teamwork spirit.
• Information sharing attitude.
• Accuracy and focus on final result.
• Willingness to face challenges.
• Dynamic and initiative spirit.