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Electric Propulsion Model Leader mf
2016-02-25 14:04:47| 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. The new division is Europes number one defence and space enterprise, the second largest space business worldwide and among the top ten global defence enterprises. It employs some 40,000 employees generating revenues of approximately 14 billion per year. A vacancy for an Electric Propulsion Model Leader mf has arisen within Airbus Defence Space in Toulouse. The successful applicant will join the Functional Validation, Engineering Ops Products, Space Physics Fr department. You will be in charge of developing and establishing the electric propulsion model database for a new electric propulsion system, and you will lead the engineering activities related to the electric propulsion design validation analyses and the system interaction analyses for a new Telecom satellite application. Your main tasks and responsibilities will include being the referent within the project electric propulsion team for all topics related to modelling Thruster Plume models, Erosioncontamination models, Plasma interactions models, etc., leading all the activities needed to establish the model database and to perform the necessary analyses In cooperationcoordination with the projectsexperts, specifying, following up on and managing the thruster Plume characterisation tests for the selected thrusters with the goal of establishing the plume models needed for interaction analyses plasma plume, EMCEMI, etc. Being responsible for the postprocessing activities of these different tests and establishing the model database using specific plasma modelling software such as SPIS, Systema, etc. Developing the performance models for the electric propulsion subsystem Supporting the activities related to spacecraftplasma interaction analyses erosion, contamination, RF impacts, charging, etc. and mastering the different analysis software SPIS, Systema, etc., working in collaboration with the Electric Propulsion and System architects and supporting the propulsion chain design analyses performances and justification files and the qualification status versus the satellite projectCustomer requirements Participating with the different satellite project reviews Preliminary Design Review, Critical Design Review, Test Readiness Review, Test Review Board Interfacing with other architects in various areas mechanical, thermal, electrical, functional, software, avionics, etc. and with the validation, AIT and operations departments Supporting the RDRT activities internally or for space agencies for aspects related to thruster plasma plume interactions. This role will involve some travel for business once or twice a month mainly in Europe and as such you must be able to travel accordingly. We are looking for candidates with the following skills and experience Educated to an Engineering degree level or equivalent, 10 years of experience in modelsoftware development with demonstrated experience in plasma physics development, ideally for space projects, Knowledge of plasma modelling software like SPIS, Initial experience in project management, Ability to interface with different technical areas e.g. mechanicalthermalelectricalfunctionalenvironmental, etc., Autonomous approach and leadership skills, Meticulous, flexible, good communication skills and the ability to summarise Ability to work within a team environment, Ability to lead, coordinate and manage a team within a project organisation, Advanced level of English and intermediate level of 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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