Antenna MGSE Designer
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A Joint Venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), Thales Alenia Space is a global space manufacturer delivering, for more than 40 years, high-tech solutions for telecommunications, navigation, Earth Observation, environmental management, exploration, science and orbital infrastructures.
Thanks to our diversity of skills, talents and cultures, our customers (governments, institutions, space agencies, telecommunications operators), therefore have Space to Connect, Secure & Defend, Observe & Protect, Explore, Travel & Navigate.<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p><span>We are looking for an </span><span>Antenna MGSE Designer.</span></p><p></p><p><span>The antenna department is responsible for design, development, manufacturing, integration, test </span><span>and delivery of antennas and required mechanisms for spacecraft.
The antennas can be designed </span><span>for different missions: telecommunication, earth observation, navigation, science and exploration. </span><br /><span>The resource will be involved in the development of all the MGSE of the Antenna Product Line.</span></p><p></p><p><b><span>In particular the Resource shall:</span></b><span> </span></p><ul><li><p><span>Interface with the project manager of each Antenna Project to define the make or buy strategy</span></p></li><li><p><span>Contribute to the s</span><span>tudy and d<span>efinition of </span>the overall MGSE (H/W & S/W) architecture</span></p></li><li><p><span>Prepare MGSE (H/W & S/W) Technical and Procurement Specification and SOW related to Containers, trolley, lifting device, 0 G deployment system, supporting frame (and other specific MGSE) for all the qualification / acceptance test campaign</span></p></li><li><p><span>Create 3d CATIA model for MGSE dedicated to programs and facilities within Space rules and laws</span></p></li><li><p><span>Generation of 2D parts drawings in CATIA</span></p></li><li><p><span>Generation of 2D assembly drawings in CATIA</span></p></li><li><p><span>Generation of required model for thermal and mechanical analyses inputs</span></p></li><li><p><span>Follow the selection of Suppliers working with Purchasing Office</span></p></li><li><p><span>Purchasing Notification </span><span>management and emission</span></p></li><li><p><span>Monitoring of MGSE procurement (Design Reviews and Acceptance Test Reviews) </span></p></li><li><p><span>Ensure Availability of MGSE according to schedule <span>needs</span></span><span><span><span> </span></span></span></p></li><li><p><span>Ensure MGSE /H/W and S/W) Validation on site</span></p></li><li><p><span>Support CAM and AIT Manager for Cost & Schedule control as applicable for MGSE.</span></p></li><li><p></p></li></ul><p><b>Requirements for the position</b></p><ul><li><p><span>High School Diploma (Aeronautical or mechanical specialization) preferred, Mechanical engineering degree (or equivalent) </span></p></li><li><p><span>Good knowledge and experience of 3D CAD tools (CATIA preferred) for Mechanical Desig</span>n</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b><span>The following would be an asset:</span></b></p><ul><li><p><span>Experience within a similar field, automotive or aerospace</span></p></li><li><p><span>Experience with CATIA V5, Femap, Nastran, Patran</span></p></li></ul><p><span></span></p><p>Permanent</p><p>Experience: 6-11 Years</p><p>CCNL Met/Ind – B3 Category</p><p>€ 41.424,25 - € 51.823,67</p><p>Performance Bonus (PDR): up to € 4,025</p><p>VC TARGET RATE:<b> </b>up to 8%</p><p>CIPI: up to 1.822€</p><p></p><p></p>At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs.
With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working. Great journeys start here, apply now!
From Thales Alenia Space's job posting, checked 7 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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