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Chemical Propulsion Engineer
2020-06-11 16:12:18| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Job Introduction Serco is among the leading Space Industry and Services Companies. We have over 40 years experience in supporting the space sector Since the creation of the European Space Agency ESA, our employees have been providing everyday their technical, scientific and management skills to support the full range of European cornerstone space missions. Serco and Proud Make a difference every day. We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Chemical Propulsion Engineer, based in Noordwijk Netherlands. Main Responsibilities The postholder will focus on the below main responsibilities 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, 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 o 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. Successful Candidate The successful Candidate will bring PhD with hands on experience or Masters Degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering with emphasis in space propulsion or related subjects At least 4 years of 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 both written and spoken is mandatory, knowledge of another European language is an advantage. Important Any offer of employment is contingent upon you providing documents to verify your identity and employment eligibility, as required by law. Applicants are reminded that they will be requested to produce such documentation during the recruitment process. Please contact a member of the recruitment team if you require further details of acceptable types of documentation required for verification of identity and work authorization. Data Protection When creating a profile on the Serco Career Centre you agreed to the Data Protection policy, a copy is available upon request.You may submit a written request revoking your consent to this agreement at any time.
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