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Mechanisms Engineer
2015-11-10 19:08:52| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Directorate of Technical and Quality Management The European Space Agency is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women POST Mechanisms Engineer in the Mechanisms Section, Structures and Mechanisms Division, Mechanical Engineering Department, Directorate of Technical and Quality Management. This post is classified in the A2A4 grade band of the Coordinated Organisations salary scale. LOCATION ESTEC, Noordwijk The Netherlands. DUTIES The postholder will report to the Head of the Mechanisms Section of the Structures and Mechanisms Division. The Sections main activities cover the following technical areas space mechanisms such as for deployment and pointing or holddown and release, solar array drives, and reaction wheels, tribology, pyrotechnics, and space mechanical systems for satellites and launchers. Duties will include establishing relevant technology development requirements under the Agencys basic and support technology programmes defining, initiating and monitoring appropriate industrial research and development activities providing support to projects, programmes and general studies participating in project reviews and procurement package evaluations identifying critical development problems and assisting in their resolution, as well as assessing mechanisms development and verification test programmes monitoring applicable technological trends and maintaining stateoftheart expertise in the relevant areas pursuing product developments for science and commercial space market applications in the field of space mechanisms fostering new application areas for multidisciplinary mechanical systems, placing emphasis on innovative concepts, cuttingedge technologies and system architectures that can lead to potential breakthroughs in mission capabilities defining relevant infrastructure requirements in terms of testing, standards and numerical simulation contributing to the dissemination of the results of activities performed and the transfer of knowledge across the Agency. Duties may also include supporting other activities within the postholders field of competence. QUALIFICATIONS Applicants for this post should have a Masters degree or equivalent qualification in mechanical or aeronautical engineering or a similar field, with several years experience in the development of mechanisms for space or aeronautical applications. Knowledge of tribology, ball bearings, electrical motors, sensors and electrical transfer systems is also required. Candidates should have good interpersonal and communication skills. They should have the ability to work autonomously, effectively and cooperatively in a diverse and international team environment and to define and implement solutions in line with team and individual objectives and project deadlines. They should also have good analytical, organisational and reporting skills, a proactive attitude to problemsolving and an interest in innovative technologies. For behavioural competencies expected from ESA staff, please refer to the ESA Competency Framework. The working languages of the Agency are English and French. A good knowledge of one of these two languages is required together with a working knowledge of the other language. Knowledge of another member state language is an asset. CLOSING DATE The closing date for applications is 8 December 2015. Applications from external candidates for this position should preferably be made online at the ESA Web Site www.esa.intcareers. Those unable to apply online should submit their CV to the Head of the Human Resources Division, ESTEC, Keplerlaan 1, 2201 AZ Noordwijk ZH The Netherlands. The Agency may require applicants to undergo selection tests. Under ESA Regulations, the age limit for recruitment is 55. Please note that applications are only considered from nationals of one of the following States Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and Canada. Priority will be first given to internal candidates and secondly to external candidates from underrepresented member states. 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.
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