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Chemical Propulsion Engineer
2020-06-15 15:12:47| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Summary An opportunity for an experienced propulsion engineer to work onsite at ESTEC for Telespazio VEGA UK in the DTEC Directorate supporting the activities for studies, experimental investigations and engineering developments in advanced propulsion. 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. Responsibilities Duties The successful candidate can expect to be involved in the following Supporting Agency feasibility and project definition studies, preparatory programmes and approved projects in the field of chemical propulsion Definition and execution of the Agencys technology programmes Contribution to the overseeing activities of the Directorate of Technology, Engineering and Quality Harmonisation with other ESA and national developments and monitoring of applicable development trends 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 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 Undertaking programmes of basic experimental research and evaluationqualification testing in the chemical propulsion in the ESA Propulsion Laboratory at ESTEC. Qualifications Experience University Masters degree, or equivalent, in aerospace or mechanical engineering with emphasis in space propulsion related subjects. Essential Skills 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. Qualities Ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team within the boundaries of assigned tasks and a stringent schedule Experience in an international team. Fluency in English. Candidate should also possess very good interpersonal skills, be wellorganised, proactive, selfmotivated and able to work effectively in a matrix structure.
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