POSITION MISSION
In the frame of Satellite & Mission Department, SITAEL is looking for an experienced/senior Satellite Thermo-mechanical Architect, with mid-level experience (>5 years) in the field of Space Engineering, preferably at system-subsystem level.
The Satellite Thermo-Mechanical Architect will act as a key reference person for the Thermo Mechanical design at subsystem level, with focus on the architecture and budgets, technical development of satellite structures and Thermal control system, working with multi -disciplinary teams.
After the design phase , he will either act as technical reference for the procurement of the Hardware and as a technical reference for the integration and verification of the TS subsystem. He will also support the test phases (Vibrational, acoustic, TVAC) by the definition of test specification and review of test reports.
The Satellite Thermo-Mechanical Architect will report directly to Thermo-structure S/S Team Leader.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACTIVITIES
The main tasks will be:




• Technical coordination of Thermo-structure S/S engineering activities
• Thermo-structure S/S specification preparation and management
• Definition of satellite thermo-mechanical architecture (structural concept, main internal and external mechanical I/F, thermal control solutions)
• Definition of environmental specification for the equipment , payload and appendages
• Thermo-structure S/S design activities (structural design, thermal & mechanical IF requirements definition, main I/F sizing, LV compatibility, thermal control design and HW selection, mechanical and thermal analysis follow-up and validation.
• Technical follow-up of satellite structure and thermal HW procurement
• Thermo-structure AIV (assembly, integration & verification), including STM/PFM qualification and FM satellite acceptance
• Participation in technical reviews, meetings and progress reports with the customer

QUALIFICATIONS/KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED/TECHNICAL SKILLS
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