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Materials Engineer
2019-07-05 10:29:18| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Airbus is a global leader in aeronautics, space and related services. In 2018 it generated revenues of 64 billion and employed a workforce of around 134,000. Airbus offers the most comprehensive range of passenger airliners. Airbus is also a European leader providing tanker, combat, transport and mission aircraft, as well as one of the worlds leading space companies. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions worldwide. Our people work with passion and determination to make the world a more connected, safer and smarter place. Taking pride in our work, we draw on each others expertise and experience to achieve excellence. Our diversity and teamwork culture propel us to accomplish the extraordinary on the ground, in the sky and in space. Description of the job Are you a Materials Engineer with commercial experience in Materials and Processes? Have you worked on projects specialising on Longterm reliability vehicles spacecraft, automotive, aerospace? Are you interested in working on Materials and Processes that are used for the manufacture of Airbus spacecraft? Then this is the role for you! A vacancy for a Materials Engineer has arisen within Airbus Defence Space to work on the design, manufacture and testing of space flight hardware in Stevenage. Were looking for a Materials Engineer with extensive knowledge and experience of materials metallic, nonmetallics and organics who will provide technical leadership from Materials and Processes perspective throughout the life cycle of the satellite. You will act as the final MP interface with shop floor, Project Team and with end Customer. Materials Project Engineers focus on providing project related MP support and expertise. We provide support to Telecoms projects and Earth Observation Navigation and Science projects. Projects include ExoMars Rover, Solar Orbiter and Biomass. In the department of approximately 15 engineers we work on materials qualifications, interface with customers such as the European Space Agency, suppliers, resolve nonconformances and support project related developments. As the technical support provided could be related to any part of the spacecraft, a broad understanding of materials and processes is required for this role. Tasks accountabilities Provide leadership in the choice of Materials and Processes MP to the Project Team. Act as technical authority for the qualification of materials and processes review of qualification test plansreports and interpretation of data. Lead Materials and Process Review Boards MPCB for all equipments and subsystems comprising a satellite with lower tier suppliers, subcontractors and the end Customer. Provide MP leadership to the Project Team at various Project review milestones Spacecraft level PDR, CDR, QAR etc.. Act as the final interface on behalf of Project Team in terms of MP with the final Customer. Support MP related RD activities. Compile database of qualified Materials and Processes used in the manufacture of satellite. This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Companys success, reputation and sustainable growth. Required skills Indepth knowledge and commercial experience in materials science. Knowledge of reasons for choosing MP for spaceaerospace applications. Demonstrable skill for conducting qualification test programmes for specific applications. Demonstrable experience of various joining methods welding, soldering, brazing, adhesive bonding. Working knowledge of surface treatmentsfinishes plating, painting, anodising. Experience of managing supplierssubcontractors from MP perspective. Proven written and oral communication skills. Knowledge of spacecraft subsystems structure panels, propulsion systems, avionics, thermal subsystems, communication subsystem, Antennae, Solar Array etc. would be an advantage. Your Materials Engineering knowledge properties and applications of a wide range of metallic and nonmetallic materials will also be sought in the identification of new materials and processes for future applications. The applications will be used in a space environment radiation, thermal, vacuum. Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including parttime. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need. We cant promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise not to judge you for asking. We value the strength that diverse perspectives bring to our business, so if you require any reasonable adjustments to fully participate in the recruitment process please discuss this with the recruiter who contacts you The successful candidate will be subject to a BPSS check including a criminal record check in order to undertake related work in accordance with business needs. In return we can offer a competitive salary with annual profit share an ever growing list of company benefits and strong career development options across our transnational, market leading company Apply HERE
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