Satellite Mechanical and Thermal Engineer IRIS2

Eutelsat Group

Issy-les-Moulineaux, France

Job Overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic and skilled satellite mechanical an thermal engineer to join our team and play a critical role in procuring innovative telecommunication satellite solutions for our clients. In this position, you’ll work closely with the satellite platform engineering team, contributing directly to our ongoing projects and initiatives. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact within an organization that values growth, teamwork, and professional development.

Who You Are

The satellite mechanical and thermal engineer will be responsible to overseeing the satellite, sub-systems and equipment procurement phase regarding mechanical and thermal activities starting from the development and refinement of technical specifications. This role involves closely monitoring the design phase, ensuring alignment with project requirements, and participating in the assembly, integration, and testing (AIT) activities. He will also lead the evaluation of satellite performance during thermal vacuum and mechanical testing and be involved in the satellite in-orbit acceptance test phase. Close collaboration with suppliers and cross-functional teams will be essential throughout the project lifecycle. He will report to the Head of Satellite Platform Engineering with the Satellite Engineering Directorate.

What You’ll Do

Assess the adequacy of satellite mechanical and thermal architectures with respect to the mission and operation requirements and ensure correct interfacing within other subsystems;
Actively monitor and assess the design, development, build, integration and test of the mechanical and thermal subsystems from equipment (including for instance mechanisms, antennas, solar array, batteries) to system level up to satellite in-orbit acceptance test review;
Perform on-site review of mechanical and thermal test results (i.e the satellite thermal vacuum and mechanical tests), including those from launch site campaigns when required, to ensure real-time decision making on test result acceptability;
Represent Eutelsat at technical meetings and reviews at satellite equipment, subsystem, system levels and launcher interface level, including launch campaigns when required, to ensure that (i) Eutelsat requirements on design, analyses and tests have being properly flown down to lower level unit specifications and (ii) the data handling equipment and subsystem performances are compliant to Eutelsat requirements;
Ensure that other members of the satellite platform engineering team and the satellite project teams are kept informed as to progress and issues as and when they arise;
Assist in support the satellite operation engineering team in (i) reviewing flight operations procedures for data handling management, (ii) proposing recommendations for investigation and remedial actions in case of in-orbit anomalies, and (iii) monitoring and evaluating in-orbit performances of spacecraft, for data handling related activities;
Provide mechanical and thermal engineering as required;
Stay abreast of technology, assist in evaluation of proposal for future programmes and highlight problem areas.

What You’ll Need

Master or PhD degree in Space Engineering or relevant technical field;
At least 5-year experience in satellite engineering with a recognised expertise in satellite mechanical and thermal fields;
Excellent understanding of principles for spacecraft design, manufacture, assembly, integration, test and operation;
Experience in International space projects and in industrial customer/supplier relationship;
Autonomous and proactive working style with excellent working organisation and ethics;
Communicating effectively, excellent relational skills and ability to work in a team with different professional and cultural backgrounds;
Excellent knowledge in English.

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