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Thales

Global defense and aerospace electronics

Technical Bid Lead - Telecom Satellite Payload and Mission

Spacecraft & Launch Vehicle SystemsPosted on Nov 9
Full-timeToulouse, FranceNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Master's degree or equivalent in space telecommunications or a related discipline.
  • At least 5 years of experience in satellite systems engineering, payload IVVQ, satellite subsystem engineering, or AIT.
  • A good understanding of equipment used in telecommunications satellite payloads and solid knowledge of satellite system design and budget definition.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills to prepare and present proposals to varied audiences.
  • Advanced written and spoken English proficiency.
  • Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively in a multinational environment, including ambiguous or uncertain situations.

Responsibilities

  • Design and optimize payload architectures according to customer needs and mission requirements.
  • Define, track, and enforce technical budgets for performance, mass, and power.
  • Develop and ensure compliance with IVV and AIT test plans and applicable standards.
  • Present and defend technical trade-offs involving hardware, antennas, and RF performance during peer reviews.
  • Participate in validation reviews and identify risks.
  • Write and present technical proposals to customers.
  • Act as the customer interface for the telecom payload and mission scope, including negotiating contractual and technical requirements.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in customer relations.

About the Company

Thales

Global defense and aerospace electronics

Thales designs and delivers critical technology for aerospace, defense, and digital security. Its products include electronics, software, and data-security systems that power air travel, payments, and modern military platforms, by integrating hardware and software to build systems such as avionics, radar, cybersecurity, and secure communications that collect sensor data and protect networks. It stands out through deep industrial experience, end-to-end solutions across defense, aerospace, and cybersecurity, and a focus on AI and quantum tech, aided by strategic acquisitions and partial state ownership. Its goal is to provide reliable, secure, and connected technologies that support national security, public safety, and everyday life by solving complex security and connectivity challenges.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Meudon, France
Founded
1893

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