ArianeGroup
Thomas Schmitt is an experienced professional in the aerospace and electronics sectors, currently serving as the Head of Electric Propulsion at ArianeGroup since June 2022, where the focus is on transforming the electric propulsion business line to establish market leadership in orbital products and services. Prior to this role, Schmitt held various positions at HS Elektronik Systeme GmbH from April 2011 to June 2022, including Head of Quality & EH&S, and Technical Lead Engineer & Project Manager, where responsibilities encompassed quality management systems and multi-project management for complex avionics. Additionally, Schmitt has a strong background in circuit design and engineering, having managed teams and contributed to the development of electrical power distribution subsystems for multiple aircraft programs. Schmitt holds a Diplom-Ingenieur degree in Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Technology from FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg.
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ArianeGroup
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With roots reaching back more than 70 years into the history of space activity in Europe, ArianeGroup embodies Franco–German technological space program heritage. We are responsible for both design and the entire production chain of the Ariane 5 and Ariane 6 rockets, including launch services by our Arianespace subsidiary. We are also prime contractor for the strategic missiles of the French oceanic deterrent force. Our wide-ranging expertise covers propulsion systems and equipment for space and defense programs. Space launchers are indispensable to enable mankind to benefit from space activities and technologies, since they are the sole way to access space. Our vocation is to make our planet Earth, our unique and precious home, a better, self-sufficient, and peaceful place for everyone to live in. That is why we are true #Space Enablers. ArianeGroup is a joint venture equally owned by Airbus and Safran, and employs approximately 9,000 highly qualified staff in France and Germany.