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Thales

Global defense and aerospace electronics

Mechanical Design Engineer

Design EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeÉlancourt, FranceNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Hold an engineering-school qualification in electronics, aerospace/space, or computing, or a university Master 2 (BAC+5).
  • Have significant experience in hardware development, particularly mechanical engineering.
  • Have a solid technical background in mathematics, sciences, and computing, with strong knowledge of mechanical laws, regulations, and standards.
  • Be proficient with mechanical technology and relevant tools, methods, and processes, including DS Catia, DS Solidworks, DS Smarteam, PTC Creo, PTC PDMLink, Siemens NX, and Autodesk Autocad.
  • Have knowledge of CAD models, drawings, bills of materials, and data management.
  • Be proficient in mechanical simulation tools including Ansys Mechanical, DS Abaqus, DS Dymola, and MSC Nastran.
  • Know structural analysis methods, including static, modal, shock, and vibration analysis; mechanical test correlation; design optimization; and strength analysis.
  • Know mechanical testing methods, including shock and vibration tests and qualification procedures.
  • Be able to solve problems, make decisions, and address complex issues.
  • Be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.

Responsibilities

  • Lead development projects for new equipment from specification through commissioning, and manage modifications to existing equipment.
  • Functionally coordinate several design technicians.
  • Ensure the quality of design documentation, including drawings and bills of materials, comply with applicable procedures, and perform necessary justifications such as dimensioning, tolerance stack-ups, and calculations.
  • Provide regular activity reports to project teams and the activity manager.
  • Provide technical assistance to project teams during integration and to production teams when they use the equipment.

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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