Do you want to be part of the space future? As support to a European space company we are looking for a Senior Thermal Engineering Architect

Activities

Our customer is a European leader in exciting and technologically sophisticated projects in the areas of space systems and security applications. You will work for the SGEO project, a small geostationary satellite bus that will be launched in 2012. By working in multi-discipline project teams, you will enjoy a high degree of scope for creativity, independence and self-initiative. In your role as Thermal Architect you will be responsible for the following activities:

Thermal System:

• Lead of the SGEO Thermal System
• Collect and control of thermal interfaces between System and Thermal Subsystem
• Support of SGEO System Engineering
• Risk and schedule control for the thermal tasks
• Review and control of thermal requirements from system down to units
• Definition of mission requirements and interfaces by engineering experience
• Review and establish the SGEO thermal concept
• Review and control of the thermal performance of the satellite equipment

Thermal Subsystem:

• Technical and programmatic interface to the subcontracted Thermal Subsystem and control of subcontractor activities

Skills

You ideally have the following qualifications and experience:

• University degree in a relevant Engineering discipline
• Several years of professional experience in Space System Engineering
• Working knowledge of satellite thermal design techniques and methods
• Experience in working with ESATAN
• Experience in subcontractor management
• Ability to think at systems level
• Good communication and problem solving skills
• Fluency in English language is mandatory; German is advantageous.

Starting date: February 2010 or as soon as possible thereafter

An exciting international working environment in a highly innovative team awaits you.

Please note: Due to work permit restrictions for this position, please apply only if you are citizen of a European Union state or if you hold a work permit.

HE Space Operations is a growing international space company. For over 25 years we have provided our customers with consultancy services in Engineering and Business Administration. We open the door to working directly on-site with our principal customers in the space sector who rank amongst the top 25 engineering employers in Europe: EADS and the European Space Agency.