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Mechanical Engineer Lead Architect Space
2019-06-04 11:29:23| 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 passionate about Mechanical Engineering? Love interfacing with customers? Looking for a career where you can utilise or gain team leading skills? Fascinated by Space? Then this is the role for you! Due to organic growth, we are looking for an experienced Lead Engineer who wants to use their Management skills or to progress into Management as a career path. You will be an experienced Mechanical Engineer from the Space Aircraft Automotive background and have wideranging and indepth client facing skills. You will be joining a small multicultural team 10, who are looking forwards into moving to a new state of the art building and Engineering offices. This team is part of a larger section 40 made up of Mechanical, Propulsion and Thermal professionals. As a Mechanical Architect Engineer Lead you will regularly manage the daytoday progress of project team. These teams will be 210 people and will include Thermal and Propulsion Architects and Mechanical Analysts. You will be also working as part of project teams 10200 depending on the project you work on. The Space focused projects you will be working on will have a 45 year life cycle. These projects include working with ESA EO Earth observation and science missions to other planets. As a Mechanical Architect, you will be working with the latest tools, 3DEXPERIENCE, FEMAP, DOORS and inhouse Airbus tools that have been developed to provide a range of exciting technical solutions. Tasks accountabilities Mechanical Architect leads the Mechanical test team and liaises with teams of different disciplines Responsible for the spacecraft structure subsystem throughout its design, build, test and launch Demonstrate verification to requirements throughout the life cycle of the project Robust knowledge of lightweight aerospace structures, tools and materials to deliver structural concept and ultimately design verification Knowledge of dynamic test of structural designs to show it is fit for purpose. Manage Structural Dynamic Analyst and interpret FEM data other tools are considered Broad, and indepth, experience in developing customer internal external relationships An interest in leading a small Project team 210 Responsible for structure subcontractor manufacturer Responsible for mechanical qualification of sub systems including payloads 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 Management of the Satellite Accommodation Structure verification, Mechanical subsystems including structure and mechanism both in house and sub contract. Team management of Thermal and Propulsion Architects plus Dynamic Analyst and Design Office personnel. You will give guidance and support to the Design Office in order to create 3D models, drawings and documents for satellite integration. Preparation evaluation of test plans and reports. Supervision of the mechanical analysis team during satellite level environmental testing, including liaison to customer, launch service provider, test facilities and project management. Schedule and cost control using company software. Organisation of in house and subcontract costs. This role comes with travel typically once a month, mainly European and some worldwide travel. You will be expected to be away from home for a few days and occasionally weeks at a time. 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 need to be eligible to gain UK SC Security Clearance to undertake the role. Apply HERE
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