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NonMetallic Materials and Processes Engineer
2018-06-14 11:26:32| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
The candidate we are looking for will follow these different activities below Acting as Project Focal Point with a nonmetallic materials and processes expert role for defined ESA projects, reporting to the Projects Engineering as well as Product Assurance and Safety Managers, including participation to Projects meetings, reviews and audits Supporting Materials and Processes reviews, Materials and Processes Control Boards MPCBs and participate as Engineering andor PA Board Member in ESA Programme reviews milestones including PRRs, SRRs, PDRs, CDRs, QARs, FRRs, etc. Reviewing Declared Materials, Parts and Processes Lists DMLs, DPLs, and DMPLs as well as RFAs, RFDsRFWs, ECPs, etc. Performing laboratory characterisation and verification for space use on spacecraft and launchers of a variety of nonmetallic materials including but not limited to ceramics, glasses, polymers, adhesives, coatings, composites and thermoplastics as well as all associated manufacturing processes Analysing the behaviour and perform failure investigation of nonmetallic materials and their associated manufacturing processes using a variety of laboratory equipment, among others NDI, physicchemical laboratory simulation, testing and analysis, thermal analysis, chemical analysis, physical and microscopic analysis, surface analysis, spectroscopic analysis, etc. The technical competence shall especially cover deep experience of the following materials classes and technologies Processingproduction, testing, and performance evaluation of carbonfibre reinforced composites. Processing e.g. joining, surface treatments, testing, and performance evaluation of metallic materials e.g. Alalloys, Tialloys. Processing of polymeric materials and their joining technologies. The ideal candidate will have Masters degree or equivalent qualification in materials engineering and science, materials physics or mechanical engineering, and at least 4 years experience in materials and processes engineering. Good knowledge about general materials test methodologies and especially experience in mechanical testing and fatigue life assessment. Experience in defining and executing test plans for materials qualification and process validation. Capability to take decisions for selection of materials and processes for space applications. Good interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to work effectively, autonomously and cooperatively in a diverse and international team environment, defining and implementing solutions in line with team and individual objectives, as well as project deadlines. Preference will be given to candidates eligible for an EU or national personal security clearance at the level of CONFIDENTIAL or above
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