Systems Engineer - Pressurised Systems

Job description

Thales Alenia Space has more than 40 years' experience in the design, integration, testing, operation and commissioning of innovative space systems. Using some of the world's most sophisticated technologies, our teams create solutions that monitor our oceans, help us better understand climate change and drive scientific progress. We're also a world-leader in satellite telecommunications. And because we supply the International Space Station, we play a pivotal role in helping mankind explore the universe.

Principal Purpose of the Position:

Working as part of the Thales Alenia Space UK Propulsion Engineering Team:

· Lead project technical teams for the delivery of propulsion systems, with a strong systems engineering approach
· To provide Systems Engineering impact to future developments and continuous improvement of our products, systems and processes.
· This will involve, but is not limited to;
· The establishment of propulsion equipment selection and technical follow-up with suppliers, propulsion subsystem development and qualification/acceptance test plan.
· Planning and updating assembly, integration, test and verification schemes within the programme in cooperation with Program Management Office and other subsystems (Attitude Control, Data Handling, Electrical power , structure and thermal control).
· Establishing integration and test processes and requirements for test plans, test procedures at subsystem level

Key Responsibilities and tasks

· Provide Systems Engineering impact for the successful delivery of propulsion engineering aspects of TAS UK contracts
· To provide Systems Engineering impact to future developments and continuous improvement of our products, systems
· Establish equipment Technical Requirement Definition.
· Deliver technical documents for proposals and reviews.
· Technical expertise for follow up of equipment development and deliveries.
· Respond to customer technical queries and actions from meetings/reviews
· Manage and coordinate multiple system/subsystem engineering tasks with support from technical experts
· The job holder will be required to perform ad-hoc additional duties that will arise from time to time that are consistent with the nature of this managerial position.
Qualifications, Skills & Experience;

· Degree level qualification in a discipline associated with Systems Engineering (such as aerospace engineering) or related (such as physics, …)
· Professional certification from a relevant Professional Institution is desirable (such as The Institution of Mechanical Engineering.)
· Experience in the Space sector is not essential – candidates from similar engineering sectors are encouraged to apply.
A demonstrable positive performance record in the following activities;

· System engineering for complex hardware systems, in a project delivery context is important – with an ability to work with the propulsion equipment specialists to ensure delivery of the overall system
· Application of effective systems engineering knowledge – across the “Systems V” – to achieve critical project outcomes to time, cost and quality.
· Sub-system design and analysis, including; specification and technical follow-up of constituent equipment.
· Practical engineering impact in system or subsystem development and delivery programmes.
· The practical application of engineering requirements tools such as “DOORS'
· Communication and influencing skills to build productive relationships with colleagues and stakeholders
· A working knowledge of government / institutional contractual rules and forms is desirable
· While specific knowledge of the French and Italian languages is not a prerequisite for this position it would be advantageous to facilitate activities across the TAS JV organisation.