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Atmospheric Mission and Flight Mechanics Junior Engineer
2015-08-06 11:10:25| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
DEIMOS is selecting a Junior engineer to be integrated in the Atmospheric Flight Competence Centre AFCC of the Flight Systems Business Unit to support new growth areas in atmospheric mission engineering The work of the AFCC is oriented to Mission Analysis and Flight Mechanics of atmospheric vehicles for Planetary Exploration, Suborbital and Space Transportation Missions and Launchers, satellite disposal, as well as the associated research, innovation and technology development. As a matter of reference, DEIMOS has endorsed European level responsibility in projects addressing Hypersonic and Space Transportation Systems ex CSTS and ARV programme Launchers and ReEntry vehicles ex IXV programme Suborbital systems ex S3 programme Planetary Entry, Descent and Landing probes ex EXOMARS programme Main Duties The following responsibilities are envisioned, to be progressively planned and allocated to the candidate Participation andor lead in atmospheric Mission Engineering activities in programmes. Development of engineering tools to support the Mission Engineering processes Reference trajectory and guidance algorithm design and testing through high fidelity simulation Involvement in Mission Engineering and RD projects involving a team of 35 people Project planning and control Education Aerospaceaeronautics Mc degree or PhD Professional Experience Required Engineer with at least 3 years experience in the practical application of the domains relevant to the post relevant PhD studies would also be considered The position will be tailored to the level of experience and additional industrial experience would be viewed very positively. Technical Requirements The following capabilities are required for the post Solid theoretical background in two or more of the following areas o Atmospheric ascent, sustained flight, reentry and orbital flight mechanics o Optimisation methods for trajectory and systems ex MDO o Aerodynamics ex CFD o Guidance techniques o Handling and Flying Qualities o Simulation design, execution and analysis for atmospheric vehicles Monte Carlo, statistical processing o Flight data processing and analysis Knowledge of planetary entry systems Earth, Mars..., aeronautics systems aircrafts, UAVs... and satellites disposal. Mature knowledge of the MatlabSimulink environment and Cprogramming. Language Skills Good level of English, spoken as well as written Personal Skills Capability to integrate in and work within a team Initiative Autonomy and selfdevelopment Responsibility towards the customer and workmates Team leader if experience above 4 years
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