Antenna MGSE Designer

Thales is hiring an Antenna MGSE Designer. It pays €41k+ a year and Level rates it ; you can apply on Thales.

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Little AI ●○○○ is how Level rates this role: aI is not part of the work.
The posting mentions Catia, Femap and Nastran among its tools and skills.
Level classes it as a senior role.
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Antenna MGSE Designer responsible for mechanical design, development, and procurement of antenna ground support equipment using CATIA.

CatiaFemapNastranPatran

mechanical-engineeringcadantenna-designmgse

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 an Antenna MGSE Designer.

The antenna department is responsible for design, development, manufacturing, integration, test and delivery of antennas and required mechanisms for spacecraft. The antennas can be designed for different missions: telecommunication, earth observation, navigation, science and exploration.
The resource will be involved in the development of all the MGSE of the Antenna Product Line.

In particular the Resource shall:

Interface with the project manager of each Antenna Project to define the make or buy strategy
Contribute to the study and definition of the overall MGSE (H/W & S/W) architecture
Prepare MGSE (H/W & S/W) Technical and Procurement Specification and SOW related to Containers, trolley, lifting device, 0 G deployment system, supporting frame (and other specific MGSE) for all the qualification / acceptance test campaign
Create 3d CATIA model for MGSE dedicated to programs and facilities within Space rules and laws
Generation of 2D parts drawings in CATIA
Generation of 2D assembly drawings in CATIA
Generation of required model for thermal and mechanical analyses inputs
Follow the selection of Suppliers working with Purchasing Office
Purchasing Notification management and emission
Monitoring of MGSE procurement (Design Reviews and Acceptance Test Reviews)
Ensure Availability of MGSE according to schedule needs
Ensure MGSE /H/W and S/W) Validation on site
Support CAM and AIT Manager for Cost & Schedule control as applicable for MGSE.

Requirements for the position

High School Diploma (Aeronautical or mechanical specialization) preferred, Mechanical engineering degree (or equivalent)
Good knowledge and experience of 3D CAD tools (CATIA preferred) for Mechanical Design

The following would be an asset:

Experience within a similar field, automotive or aerospace
Experience with CATIA V5, Femap, Nastran, Patran

Permanent

Experience: 6-11 Years

CCNL Met/Ind – B3 Category

€ 41.424,25 - € 51.823,67

Performance Bonus (PDR): up to € 4,025

VC TARGET RATE: up to 8%

CIPI: up to 1.822€

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How we rate this

Antenna MGSE Designer at Thales rates 0 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
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Key facts

Antenna MGSE Designer is an open job at Thales.
Level rates this role AI Level 1 of 4: Little AI.
The listed salary is €41k+ a year.
The role is based in Roma.
The job was posted on May 28, 2026.
Seniority: senior.
Applications are handled by Thales. Apply on Thales

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Mechanical EngineeringCADAntenna DesignMgseCatiaFemapNastranPatran

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