Experienced CAD Designer

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.

In the frame of Mechanical, Thermal Engineering Department, the candidate will have the following main tasks:

• Mechanical design, 3D modelling and sizing of spacecraft Mechanical Structure parts
• Thermal design, 3D modelling of spacecraft Thermal hardware parts
• Harness design, 3D modelling of the harness bundles
• 2D CAD Drafting related to previous bullets
• Product Structures and BOM preparation and management within Company databases
• Mechanical, thermal and electrical standard part selection from Company databases
• Structure Mass Budget preparation and reporting

Education & Qualifications

• Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering Bachelor;
• High school degree relevant to Mechanical or similar background (acceptable as minimum level but fulfilling all major points here below listed, i to vii).

Experience and skills

The resource shall have at least two years’ experience as CAD design specialist.

In this frame the knowledge of aerospace structures is a major plus.

In addition basic sizing of  mechanical parts would be also a plus.

The resource has the following mandatory skills:

• Experienced knowledge of CATIA V5 CAD modelling :

• Mechanical design:

• Parts Design (good knowledge as min)
• Assembly Design (good knowledge as min)
• Sheet metal design (basic knowledge)
• Electrical wire harness installation (basic knowledge)

• Drafting module (good knowledge as minimun)
• Knowledge of a PDM (ENOVIA preferred)
• Knowledge of mechanical tolerances applied to parts and assemblies
• Familiarity with Standard parts datasheets
• Familiarity with geometrical input for using in CAD design(ICD, specs, etc)
• Product Tree generation and management (including using of dedicated tools)
• Knowledge of English, both written and spoken
• Microsoft Office tools knowledge (Word, excel, Power point)

The following optional skills are considered as plus:

Mechanical analysis:

Capability to prepare mechanical model using built-in module and to run basic static/modal analysis to preliminarily assess the validity of  simple parts

Workshop experience:

Basic machining, turning and other manufacturing techniques knowledge

Behavior and personality

• Accuracy and focus on final result
• Open to the changes and innovations
• Enjoys developing and performing through teamwork
• Ability to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment
• Able to develop productive and effective relationships in order to gain support for the results
• Enjoys in promoting improvements
• Available to temporary co-location within company sites   

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!