Propulsion Architect/Propulsion Engineer

Propulsion Architect/Propulsion Engineer

Thales

Turin, Italy

The candidate shall operate inside a System/Subsystem level core team and interface with the Customer and the Suppliers; therefore he/she shall have peculiar communication skills, pro-active attitude in facing and solving problems and predisposition for team working.

Key duties:

• Assess Spacecraft level requirements concerning Propulsion and define Propulsion requirements at System, Subsystem and Equipment levels;
• Prepare technical specifications for Propulsion Subsystem/Equipment;
• Contribute to preparation of Statements of Work for Propulsion Subsystem/Equipment;
• Define the Propulsion System architecture based on System level requirements;
• Conduct functional and performance analysis of a Propulsion System using the dedicated EcosimPro application software;
• Size and design the Propulsion System and Subsystem, including the interfaces;
• Technical follow-up of development, qualification and procurement of Propulsion Subsystems/Equipment;
• Definition and coordination of the Propulsion System verification at System/Subsystem/Equipment level;
• Interface with the internal and external Customers and the Suppliers.

Skills, experience and qualifications required:

• Master degree in Engineering: the Aerospace/Propulsion field is preferred;
• Knowledge of different typologies of Propulsion Systems, including advanced ones, for space applications;
• Knowledge of main requirements applicable to Propulsion Systems;
• Knowledge of verification approach/content applicable to Propulsion Systems;
• At least three years of work experience in Propulsion field;
• Attitude to face and learn new topics with enthusiasm;
• Good attitude towards teaming and multi-disciplinary approaches;
• Good attitude towards analysis, synthesis and problem solving;
• Respect of company hierarchy, rules and discipline;
• Attitude to work respecting budgets and schedule constraints;
• Fluent English (spoken and written);
• Availability to occasionally work in shifts and travel if requested.