Space optical instrument specialist (m/f)
Thales Tres Cantos, Community of Madrid, Spain
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Space optical instrument specialist (m/f)
Thales Tres Cantos, Community of Madrid, Spain
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Location: Madrid Tres Cantos, Spain
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.
Thales in Spain is a leader in technological solutions applied to Defence, Aeronautics, Security, Transportation and Space and, furthermore, is a global centre for excellence in Space, Security of Critical Infrastructures and Transportation. With a turnover of €320 million and a staff of 1,200, it exports approximately 40% of its total production principally to the Middle East, North Africa and Latin America.
The successful candidate will work in a highly innovative environment and will participate in international projects for space applications in a multi-disciplinary team of engineers.
This job takes under its own field of responsibility all the tasks needed to define and develop a Space Optical Instrument and assure its performance, budgets and interfaces. The perimeter of the activity includes optical design, and requires technical exchanges with all the other different specialities such as Electrical, Mechanical and Thermal, AIT team and potentially Subcontractors.
Main tasks:
* As a Space optical instrument responsible Role within Thales, you will:
o Analyse and understand customer needs through advanced studies, simulations, mock-ups, models, prototypes, …
o Formalise specifications and architecture used to propose the best solution / product to your clients
o Prepare and carry out integration, verification and validation tests
o Define test plans and procedures for instrument level testing
o Ensure the technical integration and coherence of the instrument design, interfaces, and performances.
o Demonstrate the solution to the customer
o Coordinate the technical team, both internal to TAS and with the subcontractors
o Coordinate the activities of the other specialties (electrical, mechanical, thermal…)
o Perform trade-offs between alternative solutions
o Define a sound development plan, providing early de-risking actions
Education & Qualifications
You have graduated with a Master’s degree of an Engineering School
Graduate / Phd in Physics (Optics) or Optical Engineering is a plus
Skills And Ideal Experience
* Good knowledge of space optical instruments design and development
* Good knowledge of instrumental optics in space environment, in visible or IR fields
* Good knowledge of optical design and analysis tools
* Knowledge of optical materials (from UV to Thermal Infrared) and processes in space environment
* Languages: English and Spanish essential. French is a plus.
Soft Skills
* Team spirit
* Rigorous
* Good communication skills
* Willing to face new challenges
* Responsible, pragmatic, results oriented, agile and dynamic.
If you are dynamic and want to improve your skills being part of an active company with a worldwide dimension, we can give you the opportunities to prove your capabilities and pursue your potential. In Thales Alenia Space Spain every one of us is unique, with different talents, goals and passions. Are you ready to bring out the best in you?
What do we offer?
* Flexible schedule, from 8 to 9.30 and 16.30 until 18h.
* Thales Concilia: a set of advantages and free services and others at reduced prices.
* Free and healthy canteen.
* Enjoy discounts and special promotions on products and services thanks to Club Ahorro.
* 22 working days of vacation, 6 days of free disposal and closing days that do not consume vacations at Christmas and Easter.
* Thales Flex: Personalized flexible compensation plan in which you can choose how to distribute your salary (health insurance, childcare vouchers, transportation and training).
* Annual bonus.
* Fixed profit bonus of 712,43€.
* Sharing Thales program: become a Thales shareholder.
* Hybrid work plan.
* Pension Plan with monthly contributions on your behalf to your Pension Plan.
* Wellness Plan: thematic webinars and access to our company clubs.
* Medical and physiotherapy service at the workplace.
* We continuously create an inclusive, respectful and cooperative environment.
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! Seniority level
* Seniority level Not Applicable
Employment type
* Employment type Full-time
Job function
* Job function Management and Manufacturing
* Industries Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing and Defense and Space Manufacturing
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