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Thales

Global defense and aerospace electronics

Mechanical and Thermal Repeater Architect

Spacecraft & Launch Vehicle SystemsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeToulouse, FranceNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Required engineering education at Bac+5 and more than 10 years of experience in satellite architecture or space subsystems.
  • Expertise in at least one of mechanical engineering, thermal engineering, or layout computer-aided design.
  • Ability to develop and execute engineering and industrial activity schedules, particularly for development projects.
  • Experience leading a project team of 3 to 8 internal employees or subcontractors.
  • Proficiency with Catia V5 or 3Dx.
  • Knowledge of metallic structure manufacturing processes.
  • English proficiency sufficient to negotiate technical matters.

Responsibilities

  • Develop repeater layout solutions addressing radio-frequency performance; mechanical, thermal, electromagnetic compatibility and radiation environments; physical layout; integration and testability; and industrialization considerations including procurement lead times and component costs.
  • Translate system specifications into equipment specifications and participate in co-engineering with equipment suppliers for new developments.
  • Analyze and approve equipment mechanical and thermal development plans and justification files.
  • Manage technical and programmatic interfaces with related functions and products, including PMO, assembly, integration and test, satellite architects, payload and radio-frequency engineering, antennas, procurement, and equipment suppliers.
  • Set committed delivery dates for definition files.
  • Technically and programmatically lead internal and subcontracted computer-aided design activities to meet committed dates.
  • Coordinate mechanical and thermal analysis activities for the radio-frequency harness.
  • Monitor activity costs and update expenditure plans.
  • Produce a detailed repeater block diagram and diagrams of satellite radio-frequency test equipment.
  • Supervise the design of radio-frequency harnesses and associated mechanical parts.
  • Prepare the mechanical and thermal justification file for the radio-frequency harness using analyses performed by specialists.
  • Produce and provide length and mass budgets for the radio-frequency harness and repeater MCI.
  • When assigned to service tender responses, develop the technical layout solution, confirm feasibility, and justify thermal sizing.
  • Prepare the engineering activity estimate for AMTR.
  • Prepare the estimate for the radio-frequency harness and associated hardware.

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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