CANDIDATES THAT WOULD IMPRESS US
PROFILE:
You graduated with a Master of Engineering, Computer Science or any other relevant field in University
You have significant experience in hardware development and more specifically in mechanical engineering
You want to focus in the mechanical field, implement it in a solution, and capture associated trends and concerns
You are a true team-player and love to work within a multidisciplinary environment
You are clear about the organisation goals and the strategies you are working for, demonstrating an actual customer-oriented mindset
You are very rigorous and analytical, logically examining the steps taken and the outcome to make corrections and produce better results
COMPETENCIES:
You have a strong technical background in mathematics, science, and computer science, with a great knowledge of mechanical laws, norms and standards
You master Mechanical technology and are proficient with several related tools, methods and processes:
Mechanical design:
DS Catia, DS Solidworks, DS Smarteam, PTC Creo, PTC PDMLink, Siemens NX, Autodesk Autocad
CAD Model, Drawings, Bill of Materials, Data Management
Mechanical simulation:
Ansys Mechanical, DS Abaqus, DS Dymola, MSC Nastran
Structural analysis (static, modal analysis, shocks, vibrations), Mechanical tests correlation, Design optimization, Strength analysis
Mechanical tests:
Shocks and vibration tests, Qualification procedure
You have great problem-solving and decision-making skills, which makes you able to approach complex issues with curiosity and determination
You have the ability to multitask so you can handle several projects simultaneously and still meet the deadlines
NICE TO HAVE:
LIFE AS A THALES MECHANICAL ENGINEERING ROLE
As a Mechanical Engineering Role within Thales, you will:
Perform a subset of all the hardware engineering activities applicable to Mechanical Engineering
Analyse the mechanical needs whatever the used means (e.g. advanced studies, simulations, mock-ups, models, prototypes)
Describe the mechanical functions, requirements and development plan
Elaborate the data package to be transferred to production
Work collaboratively with production and procurement to produce cost effective, easy to manufacture mechanical design solutions
Monitor, plan and organise mechanical activities to measure and report on the technical progress
Propose and justify technical, technological and methodological choices in accordance with the approved mechanical architecture and design
Monitor compliance of designs against target costs and lead time
YOUR CAREER AT THALES
Future opportunities will allow you to discover other domains or sites. You will be able to evolve and grow your competencies in different areas:
Room and attention to personal development
Build your talents in another domain of Thales Group, discovering new products, new customers, new country or go to a more complex Solution
Choose between a technical expertise or a leadership path
Build an international career within a leading Engineering Group
Permanent
Experience: 6 -11 Years
CCNL Met/Ind – B3 Category
€ 41.424,25 - € 51.823,67
VC Target Rate up to 8%
CIPI up to 1.822€
Performance Bonus (PDR): up to 4.550€
At Thales Alenia Space we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales Alenia Space employing around 8,900 employees in 10 countries with 17 sites in Europe and a plant in the US, our mobility policy enables employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad. Thales Alenia Space sees space as a new horizon, helping to build a better, more sustainable life on Earth #SpaceForLife. Great journeys start here, apply now!Skills Required
- Master of Engineering or Computer Science degree
- Significant experience in hardware development and mechanical engineering
- Strong technical background in mathematics and science
- Proficiency in mechanical design tools
- Experience with mechanical simulation and structural analysis
- Problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Ability to multitask on several projects simultaneously
Thales Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Thales and has not been reviewed or approved by Thales.
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Retirement Support — Retirement plans with employer contributions and matches, profit sharing, and share purchase opportunities are emphasized across multiple regions. These elements are positioned as competitive components of total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Generous PTO that increases with tenure, paid holidays, and paid military, maternity, and paternity leave are described. This breadth supports work–life balance across locations.
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Flexible Benefits — Hybrid work options, flexible schedules, and parental supports such as childcare benefits and leave for sick children are available in several markets. Flexibility is presented as a core part of the employee experience.
Thales Insights
What We Do
Thales is a global high technology leader investing in digital and “deep tech” innovations – connectivity, big data, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and quantum technology – to build a future we can all trust, which is vital to the development of our societies. The company provides solutions, services and products that help its customers – businesses, organisations and states – in the defence, aeronautics, space, transportation and digital identity and security markets to fulfil their critical missions, by placing humans at the heart of the decision-making process.
