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Mechanisms Engineer
2018-11-06 07:29:30| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Job Title Mechanisms Engineer Site Location Harwell Travel Percentage 10 Travels in Europe to be foreseen Role Reports To Thales Alenia Space UK MechanicalThermal Engineering Manager No. Direct Reports none Primary Purpose of Role To support the design and development of space Mechanisms To perform or assist with the design of space Mechanisms, components, equipment and GSE, including Mechanical Design of space hardware and ancillary equipment ie, test hardware. Sizing and design justification Testing, including derisking and verification. To learn from more experienced staff members with a view to becoming a design expert or Architect. Principal Relationships Relationships will be required to be built and maintained with the following principals Mechanism Architecture Team Leader MechanicalThermal Team Engineering Manager Project Managers and Workpackage Managers Team members and Architects from other disciplines Suppliers Customers, including Space Agencies and commercial entities Collaborators Key Responsibilities and tasks Perform the design of the Mechanical and Thermal design of space Mechanisms, components, equipment and GSE. Perform or oversee the calculations needed for sizing and verification of Mechanisms and components, including hand calculations, FEA, Thermal Analysis, Rigid Body Analysis as required. Support the technical evolution of space Mechanisms projects at equipment, subsystem and systems level, from conception through to delivery. Support planning activities for Mechanisms development projects. Assess new suppliers, materials, components, data, software and methods for spacecraft Mechanisms. Generate the documents and review materials needed to support projects and reviews. Perform the communications, inputs and outputs needed for the technical team, including documents, meetings and reviews. Support of budgets and risk registers. Generate technical specifications and interface requirements ie, for motors, gearboxes, bearings. Manage subcontractors, including inputs to the procurement and selection process and the support of reviews of suppliers developments and deliveries. Increase knowledge and experience in the area and increase the level of project and technical responsibility. Key Performance Indicators KPIs for the role will be specifically developed with the role holder however these will cover Delivery of designs and associated documentation within the constraints of Project schedules. Robust Mechanism Designs which meet project requirements with minimal need for iteration or rework at late stages. Quality of documentation. Experience and Skills An Engineer with several years experience in the space industry, with an interest to develop as a mechanisms Architect. The following is necessary for the role Experience as a Mechanical Engineer in a multidisciplinary team. Experience of Mechanical design, including 3D CAD generation of parts and assemblies from conception to final review. Experience of 2D manufacturing and assembly drawings. Good knowledge of materials and their properties. Experience of design calculations or analysis using FEA methods to size and justify Mechanical designs. Knowledge of the space environment and how it impacts on Mechanical design. Experienceknowledge of manufacturing techniques for prototyping and also production conventional and advanced and how these affect the design. The following would be an asset Experience of Mechanism design and development. Vibration or Thermalvacuum testing. Experienceknowledge of typicallyused parts and materials including actuators, bearings, lubricants, flexible couplings harnesses and hoses, thermal protection, position sensors, launch lock devices, metals, composites, coatings as well as the industry suppliers for these. Education Qualifications The following is necessary for the role A recent Engineering degree in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized University with a minimum 21 or equivalent. The following would be an asset Membership of a professional Institution. Personality Behaviors Values Displays energy, drive, agility and resilience in achieving workrelated goals under difficult circumstances. Enjoys or thrives on developing and performing through teamwork, and promoting improvements and change. Ability to interface well and influence effectively at all levels including internally and externally with customers, partners and suppliers Willingness and ability to learn as much as possible about their area of responsibility, including new design rules, software and technical knowledge. Ability to manage and forecast their own work and the work of others in order to meet project deadlines. Curiosity and proactiveness. Will have a collaborative approach, be a clear and proactive communicator and a good listener.
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