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Propulsion Engineer or Senior Propulsion Engineer
2019-05-31 15:29:12| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Job Description Astroscale is seeking to employ an experienced and motivated Propulsion Engineer at our facility based in Harwell, UK. This is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic and rapidly growing company seeking to make a positive contribution to the growing problem of orbital debris that endangers mankinds continued use of space as an asset. This role will allow the right candidate to shape solutions for our missions. Whilst the candidate will primarily work in the UK, they will interact extensively with a larger team in Astroscales Japan Office and may expect to be required to travel to Tokyo as needed in support of Astroscale projects and operations. Responsibilities Lead development and design activities for the Propulsion Subsystems on Astroscale spacecraft derive and maintain subsystem requirements define and develop subsystem architecture analysis, design and sizing of both chemical propulsion CP and electric propulsion EP systems Performing rapid feasibility studies into different propulsion scenarios and architectures, including development of any models and tools necessary for analysis. Coordinate with other teams at subsystem and at system level to define ConOps, ICDs, development and verification plans. Selection of relevant components for CP and EP, understanding the intricacies of buymake decisions. Interact with partners and suppliers for the provision of propulsion equipment. Support procurement engineers with specification, tradeoff and selection of propulsion equipment. Supporting test engineers with testing of models functional e.g. thrust analysis, environmental e.g. vibe, thermal, TVAC, requirements verification, analysis of test data and correlation with propulsion technical models. Essential Skills experience Diploma Bachelor or Master degree in propulsion, mechanical or aerospace engineering. 5 years of commercial experience in propulsion systems analysis, design procurement and test for satellites. An in depth understanding of the tradeoffs in application of Chemical Propulsion and Electrical Propulsion systems. A good knowledge of propulsion suppliers and products and the stateoftheart in propulsion systems and propulsion RD. Good understanding of spacecraft mission lifecycle and milestones e.g. MDR, PDR, CDR, etc. Good understanding of system engineering managing requirements through the full project lifecycle. Desired Skills Experience Demonstrable experience of spacecraft design lifecycle at all stages from initial concept to design, test, and operations. A basic knowledge in the following areas debris removal, endoflife, inorbit servicing. Whilst the working language across all Astroscale divisions is English, proficiency in spoken andor written Japanese would be considered an asset. Location Astroscale UK Harwell About Astroscale Astroscale is the first private company with a mission to secure longterm spaceflight safety and orbital sustainability for the benefit of future generations. Founded in 2013, Astroscale is developing innovative and scalable solutions for satellite endoflife and active debris removal services in order to mitigate the growing and hazardous buildup of debris in space.Headquartered in Japan and with offices in the United Kingdom, United States, and Singapore. Astroscale is a rapidly expanding venture company approaching one hundred Space Sweepers and preparing to solve a growing environmental concern. In 2020, Astroscale will launch its pioneering technology mission, ELSAd one of the worlds first missions to demonstrate a fully capable active debris removal service. Astroscale Ltd ASUK was founded in mid2017 and has grown to approximately 20 staff. Located on the Harwell Campus near Oxford, ASUK is the home to Astroscales Ground Segment and Operations team, a Business Development office, and a Mission Systems engineering team for our upcoming servicing missions.
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