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Chemical Propulsion Engineer
2019-11-07 14:14:41| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Position Reference 586 You will have the opportunity to provide engineering support to the Propulsion Engineering Section at the European Space Agency. Tasks and Activities The scope of work will include Providing expert technical support in Propulsion for Spacecraft chemical propulsion and for Launchers liquid and solid propulsion to the Agencys project teams responsible for the development of spacecraft and launchers, throughout all the project phases. Supporting the activities for studies, experimental investigations and engineering developments in spacecraft and launcher propulsion components, equipment, subsystems, and systems. Supporting the activities for studies, experimental investigations and engineering developments in advanced propulsion components, equipment, subsystems, systems, such as nuclear propulsion, solarthermal upper stages, Airbreathing Propulsion, Advanced Chemical Systems, MEMS etc. Support in the following activities provision of specialised support to Agency 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 contribution to the overseeing activities of the Technical and Quality Management Directorate 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 MEMS propulsion, Green Propulsion, Advanced Manufacturing etc the configurationsystem design of chemical propulsion systems including the initiation of appropriate critical technology developments coordinating support by other DTEC sections establishment and promotion of design and engineering standards in the area of chemical propulsion the undertaking of programmes of basic experimental research and evaluationqualification testing in the chemical propulsion in the ESA Propulsion Laboratory at ESTEC. Skills and Experience The following skills and experience are mandatory You have a Masters degree or equivalent qualifications in aerospace or mechanical engineering with emphasis in space propulsion related subjects. You have at least 4 years of relevant work experience. You have proven experience in the design, development andor testing of chemical propulsion systems andor components for spacecraft andor launcher applications. The following skills would be highly desirable You have a good knowledge of other specialist technological areas involved in space propulsion i.e. materials, thermal, mechanical. How to Apply Looking to take your career to the next level? Interested applicants should submit their CV and Cover Letter to RHEAs Recruitment team at careersrheagroup.com no later than 28112019. Preference will be given to candidates eligible for an EU or national personal security clearance at the level of CONFIDENTIAL or above. About RHEA Group RHEA Group is a leading engineering consultancy firm with demonstrated expertise in space, system and secure software solutions. We attract skilled engineers, scientists and management professionals and offer a range of exciting career paths working alongside clients such as the European Space Agency, the European GNSS Agency, EUMETSAT and NATO.
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