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Electric Propulsion Engineer
2016-07-25 18:05:31| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Mars Space is currently looking to hire Electric Propulsion Engineers to support its ongoing electric propulsion development activities. The engineer will be responsible for the design, modelling and testing of electric propulsion technologies and especially gridded ion engines and hollow cathodes. Specifically the following tasks are required Modelling of the plasma produced by ion engines and hollow cathodes Structural and thermal modelling of these devices Definition and execution of tests aimed at validating the models Design of thruster prototypes Testing of the thruster and evaluation of the experimental results Applicants require a University degree of Bachelor, Master or equivalent in Aerospace Engineering or experimental Physics. The ideal candidate has A PhD in Aerospace engineering and at least one year experience working with electric propulsion or an MSc in Aerospace engineering at least 2 years experience with electric propulsion Knowledge of plasma physics. Familiarity with vacuum systems Good technical judgement and excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. The salarty for this job will be negotiable depending on qualifications and experience of the candidate. We are looking for candiadtes able to start in less than two months but we might be able to wait slightly longer for very good candidates. Mars Space Ltd MSL is a spinoff company from the University of Southampton, formed in 2007 and based in Southampton, UK. It is a fast growing innovation focused SME providing services and consultancy on space propulsion and plasma engineering and science. The main areas of expertise lie in electric propulsion and plasmas, including the space environment. Mars Space is currently developing and qualifying a series of innovative propulsion concepts to increase the capabilities and commercial value of cubesat and pico, nano and microsatellites by providing them with flexible and affordable propulsion systems to fit their needs. Mars Space also collaborates with larger companies in the design and testing of engines for telecommunication satellites For additional information about the position please contact us at michele.colettimarsspace.co.uk or stephen.gabrielmarsspace.co.uk .
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