Senior Thermal Engineer (f/m/d)

Job ID: R0093540Location: Canton of Zurich, Switzerland

Full time, Regular EmploymentThales people architect and deliver satellite-based systems that help position, connect and observe our planet, and push the boundaries of our understanding of planet's resources. Our systems are in orbit at 400 km, 20000 km, 36000 km and beyond to the edges of the solar system.

Together we shape the world around us and develop the future - here and today! Passion for innovation and pioneering technologies is our motivation. Every day, we develop smart solutions for safety-critical applications in railway technology, aerospace, defense and security.

Thales Alenia Space Schweiz AG in Zurich, with its 75 employees, is the Swiss branch of the internationally operating Thales Alenia Space, which has been developing, integrating, testing and operating innovative and complex space systems for more than 40 years. Thales Alenia Space Switzerland technologies and products are used in the exploration of our solar system and the cosmos, earth observation and satellite telecommunications.

Senior Thermal Engineer (f/m/d)
(Ref.no. R0093540)
in space travel at our location in Zurich in Switzerland

This includes the following responsibilities:

• Perform a subset of all the hardware engineering activities required to develop a solution / product achieving customer satisfaction of the delivered solution / product.


• Responsible for thermal engineering (thermal concept and architecture) and thermal analysis within TAS-CH projects.


• Support  thermal testing of TAS-CH product. Definition of test criteria and preparation of appropriate data for the test or, if necessary, carrying out individual tests himself/herself. Evaluation of test results and correlation of  the corresponding models.


• Establish thermal design descriptions, thermal modelling and simulations technical reports


• Liaise with Line Managers and project core team


• Act as WP Manager in selected projects for thermomechanical engineering activities, being responsible for outputs, deadlines and budget for the given WP. Manages and coordinates internal teams performing a work package. Liaises with the Project Manager and his Head of Discipline for all aspects relating to his work package.

Your background and skills:

• Master degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering or similar


• Proven experience with thermal design of satellites and platforms  from concept design to AIT phase


• Proven experience with thermal design and analysis of opto-mechanical and opto-electronics instruments


• Proven experience with thermal design and analysis of mechanisms and electronics equipment


• Proven experience in thermal modelling and analysis with ESATAN-TMS and THERMICA


• Proven experience in thermal modelling and analysis with NX Space Systems Thermal (+ TMG thermal solver)


• Experience in defining Procurement Specifications for Thermal Hardware (heat-pipes, MLI, SLI, heaters, thermistors, OSR, etc…)


• Experience in Satellite Equipment Thermal Testing


• Experience in Satellite Thermal Balance Testing is an asset


• Experience in Satellites Thermal Architecting is an asset


• Ability to communicate fluently in both spoken and written English;  French is an advantage.


• Pronounced self-motivation and commitment in connection with a strong sense of responsibility and reliability


• Pronounced communication skills and proven experience in working in international environment

As a global player with projects all over the world we are looking for candidates of different backgrounds and backgrounds, because the diversity of our innovative and creative teams is our success factor. Therefore, this is also a central aspect of our personnel selection.

You want to know more? We look forward to hearing from you:

Talent Acquisition Team Switzerland
Tel .: +49 (0) 7156 353 42869

We look forward to receiving your application via our  workday career portal.

For more information about Thales as an employer, visit www.thalesgroup.com/career

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