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Thales

Global defense and aerospace electronics

Mechanical Design Technician

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

About the Job

Requirements

  • A higher-education qualification at BAC + 2/3 in mechanical design.
  • Three to five years of successful experience in a design office.
  • Mastery of mechanical design fundamentals, industrial drawing standards, functional dimensioning, and computer-aided design tools such as PTC Creo and CATIA.
  • Ability to perform mechanical calculations and strength-of-materials calculations for sizing simple parts, and to communicate with mechanical calculation engineers about more complex structures.
  • Knowledge of standards for operation in harsh environments, including military and aeronautical environments.
  • Knowledge of manufacturing processes including machining, sheet metal work, composites, and additive manufacturing.
  • English proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking.
  • Autonomy, rigor, curiosity, continuous learning, and ability to work in a multidisciplinary team are stated as valued attributes.

Responsibilities

  • Participate in defining the mechanical architecture of the radar and its subassemblies, including the antenna, cooling systems, power distribution, electronic cabinets, and in some cases motors and lifting systems, in accordance with specifications and in collaboration with a mechanical engineer.
  • Account for assembly, manufacturing, testing, and maintenance constraints.
  • Ensure interfaces between subassemblies by performing functional dimensioning.
  • Design mechanical parts for subassemblies and/or work with selected suppliers.
  • Size and select specific mechanical components.
  • Ensure compliance with military, aeronautical, or industrial standards.
  • Prepare the definition dossier, including detailed drawings and CAD models and/or integration of supplier data, general assembly drawings, and parts lists, and integrate it into product lifecycle management tools.
  • Participate in design reviews.
  • Participate in preparing the design justification dossier, including mass balance and inertia matrix.
  • Provide support during integration, testing, and production phases.
  • Process technical issue resolutions and change requests.

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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