Mechanical Design and Analysis Engineer 80-100% (m/f/d)

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.

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Thales in Switzerland is part of a world-leading technology group in the area of Defense & Security, Training & Simulation, Space and Digital Identity & Security. In a world full of uncertainties, we ensure that our customers, partners and employees can break new ground with confidence and in security. For a future we can all trust.

Say HI* to your career as

Mechanical Design and Analysis Engineer 80-100% (m/f/d)

in Zürich #LI-HYBRID (Ref. Nr. R0231121)

In Zurich awaits you a center of excellence for optical, quantum-based communications and opto-electronic observation and communication systems used in satellite and space technology. This is the place for you if you don't just dream of space travel, but want to work on the development, operation and deployment of satellite-based systems that help position and connect everything and everyone everywhere, observe our planet and optimize the use of Earth's resources - and of our solar system. Join the team of experts at Thales Alenia Space, a key partner for governments, institutions and businesses. We look forward to meeting you!

Your mission

As Mechanical Design and Analysis Engineer within Thales Alenia Space, you will:

• Manage conceptual mechanical design including trade-offs and variants exploration

• Create 3D CAD models; establish and maintain technical documentation like detailed part and assembly drawings, parts lists, interface drawings and mass budgets;

• Establish and maintain product design configuration (e.g. BOM) in SAP

• Liaise with assembly and testing team and provide detailed work instructions and inputs to manufacturing and assembly procedures;

• Build Finite Element Models and perform static, thermo-elastic and structural dynamics analyses to validate designs through FEA

• Prepare detailed technical reports/presentations and take active part in internal and external design discussions and reviews

• Strive to improve the collaboration within a multidisciplinary team and reinforce inter- and intra-team relationships considering all aspects of the product design and production lifecycle

We look forward to that

• Proven experience with mechanical design, from concept design to production phase for mechanical, opto-mechanical and electro-optical assemblies (mechanisms design experience is a plus)

• At least 5 years of professional experience as a design and analysis engineer for space (or aerospace) projects, including application of ESA-ECSS standards

• A degree (FH/Univ.) in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering, or similar qualification

• Proven experience with mechanical CAD design tools (preferably NX / Simcenter CAD environment)

• Knowledge of metals, composites and optical glasses manufacturing technologies, mechanical tolerance analyses for high-precision devices with specific attention for design to cost and design for manufacturing principles

• Ability to communicate fluently in both spoken and written English (German is of advantage)

• Technical background in mechanical engineering and experience in structural analysis domain

• Knowledge of Finite Element Modelling and Analysis methodologies and simulation tools (preferably NX / Simcenter CAE environment)

• Ability to quickly identify areas of further design optimization and to influence design changes with innovative ideas and solutions

• Ability to work to tight deadlines and to manage own time

• Analytical and solution-oriented working style combined with excellent communication skills to interface with partners and colleagues in an interdisciplinary environment

​What awaits you at our location in Zurich

For our 77,000 employees in 68 countries, we open up forward-looking perspectives, realize individual career paths and enable creative freedom. We achieve this through courage, diversity, and the determination to make the demanding challenges of our time safer and more inclusive. With our sustainable, value-oriented employee management, we actively advocate diversity.

Say HI* – Your way to us

When the writing is on the wall, our international teams are there to tackle today's complexity with tomorrow's industry-leading technologies. Are you in? Your contact Frederic Martin is looking forward to receiving your online application via our career portal.

Frederic Martin

Talent Acquisition Partner #LI-FM1

frederic.martin.ch@thalesgroup.com

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Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances, we regret to inform you that the CVs submitted by recruitment agencies are not processed. We will take into consideration only the CVs submitted by the candidates.

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At Thales Alenia Space we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales Alenia Space employing around 8,900 employees in 10 countries with 17 sites in Europe and a plant in the US, our mobility policy enables employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad. Thales Alenia Space sees space as a new horizon, helping to build a better, more sustainable life on Earth #SpaceForLife. Great journeys start here, apply now!