CAD Baseline Manager

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.

We are looking for a CAD draftman, and physical architect for complex spacecraft vehicles and satellites. The candidate shall operate inside a system level core team; therefore he shall have peculiar communication skills, pro-active attitude in facing and solving problems and inclination to team working. He has also to have a sufficient cultural base in engineering field such to understand and capture in a short time the design of complex satellite/manned module. It is required to manage the CAD Model product Baseline, perform the physical configuration form&fit control, define 3D CAD Models at study and detailed level and derive the relevant engineering drawing.

Key duties:

• Derive drawing (parts, sub-assy, assy, installation) from configuration CATIA models
• Understand problems and propose smart solution for solving
• CAD activities for generating models and drawings relevant to:
  • Mechanical and mechanism
  • Passive thermal Control (MLI, Multi Layer Insulation)
  • Active thermal Control and Propulsion (mainly piping)
  • Environmental Control Life Support System (ECLSS)
• Generation and management of associate E-BoM

Skills, experience and qualification required:

• Generation and management of the System physical architecture (CAD baseline)
• Knowledge of Catia (CAD software)
• Support standardization and adequate re-use
• Support Manufacturing, Assembly and Integration activities
• Management of physical configuration evolution cooperating in finding smart solution in terms of cost and schedule as well as product excellence
• Previous work experience of at least five years in the requested discipline and field (Space) is required.

• Strong motivation (passion) in working in space business is duly considered
• Good will in working in multinational context and projects
• Attitude to problem solving as best compromise with conflicting needs
• Knowledge of technical drawing standards and standards documentation for geometric, dimension and tolerances
• Knowledge of machining and fabrication process (experience even limited in this context is appreciated)
• Microsoft office suite experience
• Attitude toward teaming and multi-disciplinary approaches
• Respect of Company hierarchy, rules and discipline
• Available to work in shifts if requested by the Program
• Attitude to work respecting budgets and schedule constraints
• Knowledge of English language (spoken and written)

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!