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Senior MechanicalThermal Engineer
2018-06-14 16:25:01| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Please note this is a permanent position. Main duties Develop clear understanding of customer requirements and impact on designs to determine sensitivities Demonstrate a clear and logical approach to problem solving Perform design and analysis mechanicalstructural, thermal and dynamicvibration to support deployable structures projects Creation and documentation of design concepts and development plans through engagement with appropriate functional teams Preparation of thorough and detailed analysis reports which focus on the verification of requirements Documentation of test plans and detailed procedures through interaction with test facilities and teams Support technical reviews with customers Provide technical support to manufacture and test activities Support business development team in preparing technical proposals for customers Assist in the production and presentation of technical papers for industry conferences and peer reviewed journals Visit customer sites in support of business development activities. Essential Skills and Experience It is essential that the candidate should have a strong Bachelors degreelevel in Mechanical engineering from a reputable university. Additional postgraduate Masters or above education is preferred, especially if relevant to space engineering Previous engineering experience working at a senior level Previous experience of the Space Industry 6 to 10 years at least Good knowledge of ECSS standards Experience in active and passive thermal control of Spacecraft Experience with shape memory alloyscomposites in spacecraft deployment elements Must be able to conduct complex static, thermal, thermoelastic and random vibration analyses using SW professionalANSYSESATANFEMAP especially FEMAP. The ability to quickly, understand new technical concepts is essential Experience with software packages for mechanical, thermal analysis and mathematical modelling SW professional, ANSYS, Matlab, etc. is essential. Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office software Practical experience of building space mechanisms or mobile structures i.e. mechanism that act as both deployment and support structures and validating them through testing is preferred Personal Good interpersonal skills Excellent writtenverbal communication and presentation skills Selfmotivated to meet objectives Ability to work both alone and in teams as required by the individual task Ability to work within defined timescales to meet programme milestones Ability to work on several projects at any one time Driven by technical challenges, problem solving and practical implementation of new ideas Willingness to learn and share knowledge with other members of the team Ability to gain SC clearance. Be resident in the UK for at least 5 years There is potential to convert this role into Head of Analysis for the right candidate which would include full line management and leadership of the analysis team.
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