Latest Industrial Control Systems Jobs

Beca/ Young Talent Program 2026-2027

This role offers a 12-month full-time paid internship within Thales Alenia Space’s Young Talent Program, providing hands-on experience on real space industry projects across technical and operational domains. Participants will work in a multicultural environment with mentorship, formal training, and exposure to international missions, including exploration projects like Mars science missions. The program supports professional growth through structured on-the-job learning, networking, and potential postgraduate education access.

Thales Alenia Space Spain

Hybrid Internship Clearance Required

Payload Product Assurance Manager - IRIS² - F/H

Oversee quality assurance for satellite payload systems within the IRIS² programme, ensuring compliance with contractual and internal standards. Act as the primary quality interface with the client, coordinate cross-functional quality activities, manage risk and non-conformances, and validate product conformance across design, manufacturing, and testing phases. Work within a high-tech aerospace environment focused on European sovereignty and innovation.

Thales Alenia Space France

Quality Inspector (Aerospace / Precision)

Inspect machined components and welded assemblies using CMM/FARO Arm and conventional measuring tools to ensure compliance with specifications. Collaborate with Quality, Production, and Engineering teams in a precision manufacturing environment. Receive training on CMM programming and work a stable Monday-to-Friday schedule with early finish on Fridays and paid overtime.

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Bristol, Bristol (county), United Kingdom £38,000 – £42,000 pa

Technical Sales Engineer (Machine Tools)

Act as the primary technical contact for clients, leading machine tooling projects from initial consultation through to delivery. Responsibilities include gathering requirements, providing engineering advice and quotations, coordinating with manufacturing teams, and driving sales through client visits and outreach. Work autonomously within a well-established engineering firm serving high-precision sectors like aerospace and motorsport.

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Peterborough, PE1 1XH, United Kingdom £45,000 – £55,000 pa

GALILEO Engineering Work Package Manager : Mise en Opérations H/F

Manage the migration and operational deployment of critical updates to the Galileo Mission Segment and Security Facility systems across operational sites in Europe. Lead technical teams, coordinate change requests, testing, and stakeholder communication, ensuring compliance with schedules, security standards, and contractual milestones. Work closely with institutional clients and suppliers in a highly regulated, multi-site environment.

Thales Alenia Space France

Architecte Accès pour constellation - Projet Iris² H/F

Concevoir et garantir l'architecture de la couche accès pour une constellation satellitaire avancée dans le cadre du projet européen IRIS². Travailler sur les systèmes 5G NTN, les communications radio dynamiques et les standards 3GPP, en coordination avec des équipes pluridisciplinaires et des revues client. Participer aux phases de modélisation, spécification et validation en environnement industriel spatial.

Thales Alenia Space France

Délégué RAN4 F/H

This role involves representing Thales in international standardization bodies such as 3GPP, ETSI, and ITU-R, focusing on satellite-based 5G and 6G technologies. The candidate will lead technical contributions, negotiate consensus on Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN), and align standardization strategy with industrial programmes like IRIS² and LEO-PNT. Responsibilities include preparing technical contributions, analysing industry proposals, patent drafting, and supporting R&D projects such as Horizon Europe 6G-NTN NEXUS.

Thales Alenia Space France

On-site Permanent

CNC Setter/Operator (Training on Programming)

Operate and set CNC machinery, primarily mills, within a high-precision engineering environment serving aerospace, defense, and motorsport sectors. Work closely with senior engineers to learn CAM programming and develop technical skills. Follow a 4-day shift pattern with extended hours and opportunities for overtime.

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Ex52Ul, United Kingdom £30,000 – £40,000 pa

On-site Temporary Clearance Required