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Materials Physics and Chemistry Engineer
2018-08-24 09:27:33| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Vacancy in the Directorate of Technology, Engineering and Quality. ESA is an equal opportunity employer, committed to achieving diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. Applications from women are encouraged. Post Materials Physics and Chemistry Engineer This positionis classified A2A4 on the Coordinated Organisations salary scale. This position forms part of ESAs Advance Recruitment Scheme which is established to provide appropriate staffing resources when requirements materialise. Appointments are therefore made for an initial duration of two years upon which the selected candidate may be appointed to a permanent post in the Agency. Location ESTEC, Noordwijk, The Netherlands Description Materials Physics and Chemistry Engineer in the Materials Physics and Chemistry Section, Components and Materials Physics and Chemistry Evaluation and Standardisation Division, Product Assurance and Safety Department, Directorate of Technology, Engineering and Quality. The Materials Physics and Chemistry Section provides engineering support to all ESA projects and development programmes in the area of Materials Physics and Chemistry, associated processes and environmental effects. It supports project specific activities in the selection, characterisation, verification, approval and application of metallic and nonmetallic materials processes for ESA programmes with a focus on materials physics and chemistry and environmental effects. Environmental effects covers the ground as well as the space environment. Duties Reporting to the Head of Section and within the technical fields described above, the postholder will perform main tasks and responsibilities which include providing expert technical support and consultancy to ESA projects, programmes and general studies in the area of materials physics chemistry throughout all project phases with a focus on environmental effects providing support to evaluation programmes, nonconformances and failure investigations in this area, associated processes and environmental effects supporting projectspecific activities in the selection, characterisation, verification, approval and application of metallicnonmetallic materials and processes for ESA programmes, focusing on materials physics chemistry and environmental effects supporting the materials and processes control boards for all ESA projects notably by reviewing declared lists and interfacing with all supported projects regarding materials physics chemistry and environmental effects participating in project reviews and evaluations of procurement proposals, identifying critical development problems and assisting with their resolution via e.g. NRBs contributing to the definition and implementation of the strategy plan for technology development for metallicnonmetallic materials and processes and associated roadmaps focusing on materials physics chemistry, associated processes and environmental effects assessing existing and novel materials technologies in this area for future space applications, including advanced exploration missions this includes analysing future mission requirements and preparing appropriate evaluation techniques with a particular focus on, but not limited to, NDINDE techniques developing and implementing new laboratory test methods and materials analysis techniques and procedures in respect of space environmental effects, reporting relevant laboratory activities as required contributing to implementation of the Advanced Manufacturing CrossCutting Initiative and other Agencywide initiatives such as CleanSpace, Space Energy, etc., focusing on materials physics chemistry, associated processes and environmental effects supporting and contributing to the establishment and implementation of requirements, handbooks and standards regarding space materials Q70 series in the field of competence maintaining and developing ESAs competence in materials physics chemistry, associated processes and environmental effects, promoting achievements and concepts through conferences, workshops and training contributing to the dissemination of the results of activities performed and the transfer of knowledge across the Agency. Technical competencies Handson laboratory experience Space and ground environmental effects on materials and processes Materials characterisation techniques to revealassess changes in materials due to environmental effects Materials engineering aspects for space missions Materials Processes PAQA standards Understanding of ESA space project review processes Experience in the management and monitoring of industrial activities, including participation in reviews Behavioural competencies Communication Teamwork Planning Organisation Problem Solving Continuous Learning Innovation Creativity Education Applicants for this post should have a Masters degree or equivalent qualification in materials science engineering, materials physics or chemistry, applied physics. Additional requirements Understanding of how materialsassociated processes are affected by the environment groundspace and how test methods are developed to characterise it are required. Familiarity with detailed materials reviews MPCBs, resolution of anomalies NRBs and knowledge of environmental modelling software like SPENVIS is an asset. Other Information For behavioural competencies expected from ESA staff in general, please refer to the ESA Competency Framework. The working languages of the Agency are English and French. A good knowledge of one of these is required. Knowledge of another Member State language would be an asset. The Agency may require applicants to undergo selection tests. The closing date for applications is 20 September 2018 If you require support with your application due to a disability, please email contact.human.resourcesesa.int. Please note that applications are only considered from nationals of one of the following States Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, Canada and Slovenia. According to the ESA Convention the recruitment of staff must take into account an adequate distribution of posts among nationals of the ESA Member States. Priority will first be given to internal candidates and secondly to external candidates from underrepresented Member States when shortlisting for interview. see Nationality Targets In accordance with the European Space Agencys security procedures and as part of the selection process, successful candidates will be required to undergo basic screening before appointment. Recruitment will normally be at the first grade in the band A2 however, if the candidate selected has little or no experience, the position may be filled at A1 level. Apply HERE
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