Design & Development Manager in Space Products

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.

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Thales in Switzerland is part of a world-leading technology group in the area of Defense & Security, Training & Simulation, Space and Digital Identity & Security. In a world full of uncertainties, we ensure that our customers, partners and employees can break new ground with confidence and in security. For a future we can all trust.

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**Design & Development Manager in Space Products/CTO -100% (M/F/d)**

**in Zürich **#LI-ONSITE **(Ref. Nr. R0264792)**

In Zurich awaits you a center of excellence for optical, quantum-based communications and opto-electronic observation and communication systems used in satellite and space technology. This is the place for you if you don't just dream of space travel, but want to work on the development, operation and deployment of satellite-based systems that help position and connect everything and everyone everywhere, observe our planet and optimize the use of Earth's resources - and of our solar system. Join the team of experts at Thales Alenia Space, a key partner for governments, institutions and businesses. We look forward to meeting you

**Your mission**

The **Design & Development Manager in Space Products / CTO **is part of the leadership team of the Thales Alenia Space in Switzerland and is leading 3 direct reporting:

- Manager of Solution Architect team
- Manager of Engineering Team
- Manager of Integration, Validation, Verification and Qualification (IVVQ) team

In her/his responsibility is the management of the execution of the different disciplines and the quality of the execution of the activities, ensuring the the execution of the project activities on time, on cost and quality. In this context, she/he will define the vision of the organization under his/her responsibility and ensure the needed competences and the competitiveness.

In her/his function the manager of the Design & Development, will report to the local CEO and shall work together with peers, namely the Manager Operation, the Manager of Quality and the Manager Bid & Business Development.

It is expect solid and proven background in management of development of solutions for space, ideally in development of opto-electronics instruments for space, in leading multi-disciplinary teams, with good understanding of different engineering disciplines (thermal, mechanical, electronics, optics and photonics).

She/he will be part of the Bid process, in person or in delegation, supporting the identification of the baseline solution to be offered to the customer, to ensure the adequate development approach and design validation (DVa) process execution and to review the bid data package for the adequacy of the technical solution, the identified technical risks and mitigation action. Furthermore, she/he shall take responsibility for the financial aspects of the development proposed.

The person in this role shall interact with customers, partners and external stakeholders and with different teams within the organization.

The additional responsibilities for the **CTO** role are:

- To be in close contact and to collaborate with the different stakeholders in the Thales Alenia Space JV CTO organization
- To interact with academia, research organization, innovation “produced” to identify “technologies of the future” and to propose partnerships and collaborations. Identify the technological axes to be developed locally in alignment with the needs of the business lines for the future projects and products. Elaborate implementation roadmaps to be introduced in the Strategic Business Plan and Multi Year Budget.
- Support business development activities and elaborate on introduction of new technologies and innovation in products and solutions.
- Management the local elements of the product cartography and product policy processes in alignment with CTO team. Manage Product Line Strategic Reviews and Design Reviews processes and coordinate the preparation with support of the Thales Alenia Space in Switzerland team.
- Act as Project Design Authority in selected projects

**We look forward to that**
- You are an Engineer or physicist with background in optics and electronics, understanding of software development and architecture for space products
- Minimum of 10 year's work experience by working for space industry in similar complex opto-electronics products
- You prove a strong