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Design Engineer Laser Optical Instruments mf
2015-11-04 10:05:35| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Airbus Defence and Space is a division of Airbus Group, formed by combining the business activities of Cassidian, Astrium and Airbus Military. This new division is Europes number one defence and space enterprise, the second largest space business worldwide and among the top ten defence companies on the planet. It has an annual revenue of around 14 billion and employs approximately 40,000 people. A vacancy for a LASER OPTICAL INSTRUMENT DESIGN ENGINEER mf has opened up at Airbus Defence and Space at its Toulouse site. You will join the Instrument Studies Advanced Concepts department. The department is simultaneously leading several study projects for durations of 6 months to 1 and a half years. Each study is carried out in teams of 3 to 5 people. In this context, you will concentrate on Laser Communication or Lidar missions and will be responsible for steering one or two studies. Typically, a preproject study involves the following activities Based on preliminary specifications of the mission, definition of instrument concepts which may meet needs for each concept sizing and defining the first class of the various subassemblies type of optical combination, choice of detectors, electrical and mechanical architecture drawing up performance assessments FTM, SB report, etc., Comparing the different concepts and choosing a concept while integrating feasibility, performance and development criteria duration, risk, cost, Acting as an interface with the customer and potentially with the scientific team with regard to the mission specifications, Carrying out more detailed studies and analysis of the critical points of a concept optical combination, alignment tolerances, thermoelastic stability, electronic functions, etc.. with the support of the various specialists from the instrument division, Performing detailed interface and performance assessments dimensions, mass, power and data flows potentially introducing deliverable performance models, Creating a development plan and estimating costs, defining the development logic, test plan, and means of testing required, Writing preliminary specifications for certain componentsequipment and consulting with suppliers identifying European manufacturers who may intervene in the project according to their experience and knowhow, Drafting study reports in French and in English, giving oral presentations to the customer, Replying to calls for tender, Proposing modelling or RD activities, Participating in conferences, publications. As the successful candidate, you will be able to demonstrate the following skills and experiences Qualified engineer or university equivalent or Doctorate, ideally in astrophysics, 3 years experience in laser optical instruments, Good knowledge of the following complex systems and leadingedge technologies Software, electronics, detection, thermomechanics and optomechanics, Ideally good knowledge of scientific observation missions, Initial experience in team management and leadership would be highly appreciated, Excellent interpersonal skills and transnational and multifunctional teamplayer skills, Summary skills, meticulousness, method, pragmatism, ability to solve problems in realtime in a very demanding environment, Advanced level of English and French. Please apply online. Airbus Group is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief. Airbus Group Recruitment Centre To apply click here
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