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Materials and Processes Engineer
2014-08-06 13:41:10| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Ajilon Technology Aerospace is looking for a temporary Materials and Processes Engineer for an opportunity at the European Space Agency in the Netherlands Specific tasks to be performed Evaluation of nonmetallic materials such as polymers incl. adhesives and coatings, ceramics and composite materials for use on launchers as well as spacecraft. Performing general failure analysis of materials and assemblies including resolution of internalexternal NCRs Non Conformance Reports of testing and evaluation activities. Using various laboratory tools such as optical and electron, microscopy, spectroscopy, surface analysis instruments to analyse materials and processes behaviour. Carrying out testing analysis of relevant lab investigations in an ISO 17025 compliant manner including procedure and documentation development. Analyse the behaviour of materials and their resistance to the space environment. Performing space environmental simulation to assess effects on materials. Providing expert support for materials and process reviews as requested by formal reviews of space missions. Producing clear and professional reports as specified for the task. Supporting the inclusion of results in internal databases. Interaction with internal and external customers on a professional level. To successfully perform the above mentioned tasks, the following background experience is required The holder shall have a university degree in materials science or a related engineering discipline with a good working knowledge of materials process technology and a good understanding of physics and chemistry. Experience in one or more of the following techniques would be an asset Thermal analysis Differential scanning calorimetry DSC, temperaturemodulated DSC, dynamic mechanical thermal testing DMTA, thermo gravimetric analysis TGA, TMA, DEA, coupled thermal analysis, LFA, DDS, Hot Disk, etc. Materials characterisation techniques Optical microscopy, scanning electron microscopy SEM, atomic force microscopy AFM, IR UV spectroscopy, thermooptical characterisations, NDI NonDestructive Investigations like CT scans as well as surface sensitive techniques like XPS. Maintenance of the relevant test equipment. The Contractor shall ensure that the equipment under his responsibility is kept in a safe and operational state and shall ensure that all necessary routine calibration and maintenance activities are carried out. Materials Processes reviews for ESA projects. Experience in ISO 9001 or ISO 17025 operating laboratories. Please send your CV to ajilon.esaajilon.nlbefore 1992014 For more information please contact Andrew Buskens andrew.buskensajilon.nl310620740824
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