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Mechanical Satellite Engineer Assembly, Integration and Testing
2013-11-27 17:35:54| 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 contractorship experience extend across all sectors of the space business launch vehicles, manned space activities, satellite systems and related services. A vacancy has arisen for an AIT Mechanical Satellite Engineer with Astrium in Stevenage. The successful candidate will be responsible for the Mechanical Satellite element and lead the mechanical team on an Earth, Navigation and Science project through Phases A, B, CD and E. The key responsibilities of the role are as follows Produce specs from test requirements write test plans, DDV, plans, AIT plans, test procedures and test reports Control of all project MGSE, flight support equipment Produce MGSE requirement specs from test requirements, operating and maintaining MGSE Alignment producing test procedures and operating and maintaining optical alignment equipment Designing test equipment, overseeing its manufacture, and commissioning Mechanical handling or spacecraft, instruments, payloads, solar arrays, antennas etc. Prepare and carry out environmental tests Vibration, Acoustic, Mass properties, Thermal at unit, subsystem, instrument and spacecraft level Install and validate test instrumentation Support propulsion testing Handling and installation of thermal hardware Mechanical integration and testing of electronic units, subsystems and instruments, mechanisms, antennas, solar arrays, mechanical subsystems, instruments, payloads and spacecraft and control the documentation associated with performing these tasks Pyrotechnic handling, installation and safety Plan and control workload of the AIT team consisting of engineers and technicians Be able to travel overseas to work Be able to integrate quickly and easily into an AIT team Highly motivated and possess good problem solving skills The successful candidate will demonstrate the following skills and experience HNC, degree or equivalent in a Mechanical Engineering discipline Relevant engineering experience Appreciation of satellite integration processes and project phases Use of SAP or other ERP System Understanding of build documentation and the need for it Experience of driving build quality through review of processes and implementation of improvements Experience of managing a team during daytoday activities ensuring work is completed on time and the correct standard Experience of controlling and delivery of projects to budget and schedule Experience of acetoface dealings with customers and suppliers Worked in volatile, high pressure environments to resolve technical and personnel conflicts Clear report writing and presentation skills Experience of the AIT Manufacturing environment Spacecraft Mechanical testing on prime projects is essential Production of MGSE specs and operation of MGSE Production of high quality documentation test specs, test plans, test procedures, AIT Plans, DDV plans Experience of producing test procedures and operating and maintaining optical alignment equipment is desirable Applications should be made via the EADS website. NB all engineering roles within the EADS group are advertised for a minimum of one month to ensure maximum visibility to potential candidates. However, if a successful candidate is found before the advert expires the role will be closed. We would therefore advise any candidate to apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment. FURTHER INFORMATION By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to EADS using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by EADS. EADS is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief. EADS Recruitment Center TO APPLY click here
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