Mechanical and Thermal Architect (M/F)

About the company

We are looking for a permanent contract (CDI) Satellite Mechanical & Thermal Architect (M/F) to join and strengthen our engineering teams within our SPACE & SKY division located in Toulouse.

Your tasks

Participate in responses to calls for tenders

• Contribute to responses to calls for tenders regarding mechanical and thermal aspects.
• Analyze and synthesize client needs.
• Participate in defining technical solutions adapted to project requirements.

Define the mechanical and thermal architecture

• Define the structural architecture of the satellite.
• Define the thermal control architecture.
• Manage the layout and organization of various equipment within the satellite.
• Guarantee the consistency of architectural choices with project constraints and requirements.

Manage mechanical and thermal analyses

• Specify the mechanical and thermal analyses required for the project.
• Manage and validate analyses performed internally or by subcontractors.
• Analyze results and guide technical choices based on identified constraints.
• Guarantee the compliance of analyses with project requirements.

Support production implementation

• Manage and validate the preparation for the production implementation of mechanical and thermal equipment.
• Support teams in taking into account manufacturing and integration constraints.
• Contribute to the resolution of technical issues encountered during development phases.

Manage testing and qualification

• Prepare mechanical and thermal testing procedures.
• Supervise tests and ensure they run smoothly.
• Validate results and associated test reports.
• Guide choices regarding mechanical and thermal qualification of equipment.
• Participate in the analysis and resolution of any anomalies identified during testing.

Your role in project management As the mechanical and thermal referent, you will also manage the activities within your scope:

• Lead and coordinate teams of designers and engineers.
• Support teams in implementing and monitoring project activities.
• Write and validate documentation related to the mechanical and thermal subsystem.
• Ensure the technical interface with the various disciplines involved in the project.
• Provide support to the Project Manager in the budgetary and schedule monitoring of the mechanical and thermal package.
• Ensure activity monitoring and ensure compliance with technical, schedule, and budgetary objectives.

Requirements

Your profile With an Engineering degree or equivalent, you have at least 5 years of experience in an equivalent position, or significant experience in one of the two fields: mechanical or thermal.

Ideally, you possess

• Experience in cross-functional team management and coordination of technical profiles.
• Solid knowledge of design, analytical validation, manufacturing, integration, and testing methods for mechanical and thermal subsystems.
• A good general understanding of the various subsystems of a satellite.
• Experience in the space sector, which is essential.
• Experience in mechanical and/or thermal analyses, which is a real asset.
• Good proficiency in English, both written and spoken.
• Excellent analytical and synthesis skills.
• Autonomy, rigor, and good organizational skills.
• A strong team spirit and the ability to work in a multi-disciplinary environment.

What we offer

💼 Social benefits: 100% covered health insurance for the whole family, meal vouchers, profit-sharing, and incentive schemes. 🕐 Flexible organization: adjustable hours and possibility of teleworking depending on the missions. 🚀 Professional development: internal mobility, personalized training, and career paths within the group. 👶 Parental support: birth bonus and reserved nursery places. 🌿 Quality of life at work: time savings account, right to disconnect, and commitments to gender equality. 🎁 CSE benefits: holiday and culture vouchers, Christmas gift vouchers, team-building moments, and a varied activities catalog. 🚲 Soft mobility support: bicycle mileage allowances. 🤝 Referral bonus to value your recommendations.