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2013-03-22 12:36:52| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Astrium brings space to you. Number 1 in Europe and number 3 worldwide, Astrium employs over 17,000 men and women mainly based in five European countries France, Germany, the UK, Spain and the Netherlands. Our technical excellence and extensive prime contractor ship experience extend across all sectors of the space business launch vehicles, manned space activities, satellite systems and related services. For Astrium in Bremen within the area Vehicle Engineering for the department Mechanical Engineering we are looking for a Mechanical Engineer fm. Astrium Space Transportation is an international leader in the space industry. Astrium is the prime contractor for the Ariane 5 Launcher, the Automated Transfer Vehicle ATV and many more spacecraft. The transportation system is mainly driven by its performance and cost. Therefore, mass is a crucial element, and mechanical engineering is one of the key disciplines for optimising in terms of mass and cost a transportation system, itself a multidisciplinary, complex and challenging task. Mechanical engineering is monitored throughout the entire product lifecycle. This job will involve performing tasks including predimensioning, analysis, strength verification and qualification of complex structures e.g. Launcher Upper Stage for Ariane 5, spacecraft and their primary structures. The candidate will be able and motivated to perform the following main tasks Being responsible for and defining load Predimensioning and verifying analyses under own responsibility, using analytical tools as well as commercial software Analysing static and dynamic strength using finite element FE programmes NASTRANAbaqus Deriving models from CAD data Catia Analysing finite elements to determine strength, deformations, stability, frequencies, and stresses derived from thermal environment, etc. Verifying strength of IF e.g. riveted joints, bolted connections Postprocessing using PATRAN Performing analyses under own responsibility within the team Interpreting, documenting and presenting results Elaborating design proposals to achieve functional, mass and cost targets Considering boundary conditions system aspects, production processes, material selection Coordinating tests test need definition, elaboration of requests for test questions, followup, test assessment, documentation We are looking for candidates with the following skills Degree in aerospace mechanical engineering or similar Excellent knowledge of CAE tools, NASTRAN, PATRAN Indepth knowledge of mechanics and mechanisms Negotiation level of English, advanced level of German, knowledge of French would be helpful TO APPLY click here
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