Aerodynamics & Aerothermodynamics Engineer

ppA 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 pWe are looking for an Aerodynamics Aerothermodynamics Engineer. /p pThe Aerodynamics and Aerothermodynamics Engineer’s focal activity is related to the study of re‑entry phenomena, maintenance and development of aerothermodynamics modelling CFD tools, configuration and design of re‑entry vehicles, and support to the RD initiatives of the department. /p h3Key duties /h3 ul liAct as member of the Thermal Environmental Control and Propulsion department and report to its head. /li liPerform the critical assessment and definition of system and mission requirements. /li liPerform CFD modelling and simulation of flow fields with dedicated analysis tools, quantify the reference aerothermal loads (Best Estimates Data) and/or the sizing loads (Sizing Data). /li liDefine the type and size of thermal protections, perform the preliminary evaluation of TPS performance, and perform the preliminary optimisation of the design. /li liAssure the follow‑up of test campaigns. /li liGenerate aerodynamic and aerothermodynamics databases for the purposes of the Control. /li liSupport/manage RD activities. /li /ul h3Skills, experience and qualifications required /h3 ul liMaster degree in Aerospace Engineering or Physics, preferably with specialization in aerothermodynamics for space vehicles. /li liIndustry or academic experience in the field of computational fluid‑dynamics. /li liMastery of the fundamentals of fluid‑dynamics and aerothermodynamics. /li liGood knowledge of programming techniques and languages (e.g. Fortran, C++) and of MATLAB. /li liKnowledge of specific aerothermodynamics simulation software tools (e.g. Metacomp CFD++, Ansys Fluent or similar tools) is considered an asset. /li liGood attitude for teamwork. /li liCuriosity, pro‑activity, autonomy. /li liMindset for a multidisciplinary engineering approach (fluid‑dynamics, aerothermodynamics, thermal/mechanical engineering, mission analysis, flight dynamics). /li liGood knowledge of the English language (spoken and written). /li liAvailability to travel for business in case of need, including occasional medium‑duration missions. /li /ul pAt 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! /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr