Skilled Satellite Config. Designer

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.

We are looking for Skilled Satellite Config. Designer

CANDIDATES THAT WOULD IMPRESS US

PROFILE:

You graduated with a Master of Engineering and you have proven experience in the field of configuration management

You have already worked in an integrated team within large scopes combining specific developments and off-the-shelf solutions; furthermore, you particularly appreciate collaborative work and enjoy stimulating exchanges

You have outstanding problem-solving skills and a passion to solve difficult issues

You are looking for challenge through unforeseen events and business emergencies

You love to invest in the development of others

You are recognised for your pragmatism, commitment and rigor

COMPETENCIES:

You are able to apply configuration management in line with the contractual requirements and with various stakeholders

You have great knowledge of systems integration principles (system, hardware and software)

You master relevant tools like those related to Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)

You are able to adapt to various development model practices and to apply Agile principles and Lean Management

You are able to manage complexity

You are able to thrive forward in changing environments and manage change

You are able to create buy-in explaining / detailing your needs and initiatives

LIFE AS A THALES HARDWARE CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT ROLE

As a Hardware Configuration Management Role within Thales, you will:Coordinate all the Configuration Management activities within your projects in collaboration with all the stakeholders, in particular the Hardware Manager (HW WPM) and the Solution CM

Establish and/or implement the Configuration Management Plan

Specify the Configuration Management requirements to subcontractors and suppliers through statements of work and ensure that:

The Configuration Management requirements are properly implemented (development of the SOW, etc.)

The Configuration Management requirements are respected

Participate in the selection of configuration items and to the establishment of the various breakdown structures

Ensure identification activities piloting and implementation (CI selection, breakdown structures identification, baseline needs…)

Manage the corrections and evolutions on the projects; lead the commissions (TEB/CCB)

Establish the configuration baselines (FBL, ABL, PBL, and all baselines according to project's needs)

Ensure the recording and the restitution of the configuration status

Perform configuration verifications

Participate in end of phase reviews (PDR, CDR...)

Raise awareness, advise and share best practices with the various contributors on the implementation of configuration management

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

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