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Solar Generators Engineer
2021-05-31 13:12:26| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Aurora is an established supplier of skilled manpower to ESA and in particular at ESTEC and ESAC. Aurora has the opportunity to expand our support to ESA in the domain of EDP Electromagnetics Components Data Power Systems Engineering. We are looking for 2 Solar Generators Engineers to support the Solar Generators Section. Happiness of our employees has proven key to obtaining excellent results and a client who also regards us highly for excellent service. Overview The functional support to ESA spacecraft programmes and other European projects, if required for space solar generator design, manufacturing and testing, including the provision of independent, technical assessment in Project Reviews. The definition, promotion and implementation of the technological research programme for advanced photovoltaic generator technology, including solar cells, photovoltaic assembly processes and components e.g. coverglasses, solar generator subsystems, environmental effects models, testing methods and test facilities. The maintenance of the ESA solar generator laboratory facilities and the execution of engineering and qualification tests. The definition and implementation of European standards in the solar generator domain. Your activities will include Provision of functional support to one or several ESA satellite projects. Monitoring of qualification and test programs for body mounted and deployable solar arrays utilizing advanced solar cells. Supervision of industrial contracts for research and development of solar cells and modules including next generation multijunction solar cell and solar generator technologies, concentrator systems and experiments on space environmental effects on the solar generators. Assistance to the EPG section team on solar array related design and qualification issues and in the execution of characterisation and environmental tests of solar cells, modules and solar generators. Specific qualification requirements Master in Electrical Engineering or Semiconductor Physics. Experience in multijunction space solar cells technology. Knowledge of space solar array design and technologies. Experience in space photovoltaic assembly PVA technology. Knowledge of the main characterisation and environmental tests for space solar cells and solar generators. Familiarity with European Space Standard ECSS requirements. Experience in technical contract management. Proactive attitude to solving problems. Good organisational skills. A very good working knowledge of spoken and written English is essential. Legal and Security Requirements All applicants must be legally allowed to work in The Netherlands Applicants are required to provide a copy of their passport and degree certificate. Aurora will validate the Degree with the issuing University and provide evidence to ESA. Prior to issuing a letter of employment the applicant shall provide to Aurora a recent official document declaring that they are of good conduct from the country where currently resident. Location The work will be performed at the European Space Technology and Research Centre ESTEC at Noordwijk, The Netherlands. Contract The selected candidate will receive good remuneration in line with ESA Job Class. Will be registered for both social security and tax in the Netherlands. The standard working hours are 40 per week. There are 12 public holidays and an additional 30 annual days holiday. Training to improve efficiency and provide strength for future career are of course included. Aurora assist with relocation both with support and financially. Aurora contributes to a company pension scheme. To be considered for this Position Prior to 23 June 2021, please apply via our Job Application form quoting TECEDP724 RTCTECEPG00724 as reference. Aurora will agree conditional employment terms and conditions with candidates before presenting them by 25 June 2021, 13.00 hours.
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