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Chemical Propulsion Engineer
2018-03-26 14:23:45| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
HE Space is a successful international space company. For over 35 years, we have been supporting our customers with qualified experts in the field of engineering, science and administration. We are currently looking for a Chemical Propulsion Engineer to support our customer in the Netherlands. Chemical Propulsion Engineer Key Tasks and Responsibilities As Chemical Propulsion Engineer, you will have the following responsibilities Supporting the activities for studies, experimental investigations and engineering developments in spacecraft and launcher propulsion components, equipment, subsystems, systems Supporting activities for studies, experimental investigations and engineering developments in advanced propulsion, such as nuclear propulsion, solarthermal upper stages, Airbreathing Propulsion, Advanced Chemical Systems, MEMS etc. Support in the following activities Provision of specialised support to feasibility and project definition studies, preparatory programmes and approved projects in the field of chemical propulsion Participation in the definition and execution of the Agencys technology programmes Harmonisation with other ESA and national developments and monitoring of applicable development trends Provision of specialised support to feasibility, preparatory programmes and approved projects in the field of chemical propulsion, including CDF participation Assessment and development of chemical propulsion novel propulsion concepts e.g. Nuclear and Airbreathing technologies Assessment and development of relevant advanced propulsion methods, processes and concepts Configurationsystem design of chemical propulsion systems including the initiation of appropriate critical technology developments Undertaking of programmes of basic experimental research and evaluationqualification testing in the chemical propulsion in the ESA Propulsion Laboratory at ESTEC. Skills Experience You will have the following qualifications and relevant experience Masters degree or equivalent qualification in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with specialization in space propulsion or another related field Proven experience in the design, development andor testing of chemical propulsion systems andor components for spacecraft andor launcher applications A good knowledge of other specialist technological areas involved in space propulsion i.e. materials, thermal, mechanical would also be desirable Fluency in English is mandatory knowledge of another European language is an advantage. This job is located in Noordwijk. We welcome applicants who are available from June 2018 or as soon as possible thereafter. If you think you have what it takes for this job, please send us your CV together with a letter of motivation both in English and in Word to Ms Schirin Schimansky at jobshespace.com, quoting job NLSC3767 before 16Apr18. Apply for this job
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