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Spacecraft Thermal Engineer
2017-08-23 18:10:26| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Spacecraft Thermal Engineer Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Harwell Campus, Oxfordshire Salary 37,415 44,072 Engineer, 47,725 53,028 Senior Engineer About Us The Science and Technology Facilities Council STFC is one of Europes largest research organisations. Were trusted to support, enable and undertake pioneering projects in an amazing diversity of fields. Through worldclass facilities and people, were driving groundbreaking advances in science and engineering. STFCs RAL Space department carries out an exciting range of worldclass space research and technology development. Weve had significant involvement in over 200 space missions and operate at the forefront of UK Space Research, working alongside organisations including ESA, NASA and ESO. About The Role We now have new opportunities for highly skilled Thermal Engineers to lead projects, work packages and staff within our Thermal Engineering Group. The Group works on a broad range of projects, for example, the MidInfrared Instrument for the James Webb Space Telescope, the SPICE instrument for Solar Orbiter, Optical Ground Support Equipment for Meteosat Third Generation and the Broadband Radiometer Instrument for the ESA EarthCARE satellite. You will be required to carry out analysis and development of thermal control system architectures, development of thermal models using ESATANTMS, planning, preparing and leading thermal test campaigns and planning and demonstrating verification of thermal requirements. You will line manage and mentor more junior members of the team and be responsible for the health and safety aspects of your area. You will also be responsible for identifying opportunities for new work and leading preparation of proposals, as well as authoring technical reports and presenting results. You will be required to liaise closely with the other engineering disciplines and groups both at RAL and at international organisations. You will be required to explain complex designs and analyses to project teams and customers in a concise manner. Senior Engineer as above plus You will deputise for the Group leader and support the development of the group, as well as leading on the design and analysis function of the group. As the successful candidate you will be appointed as either an Engineer or Senior Engineer depending on the strength of your skills, experience and qualifications. About You As the suitable candidate you will have a physics or engineering degree 21 or above or relevant experience, while a degree in space engineering and relevant professional membership are desirable. You will have significant space or satellite industry experience, including experience leading design and analysis activities to develop and verify thermal control systems to meet project requirements. You will also demonstrtate specialist knowledge within the thermalcryogenics domain and experience with a wide range of thermal control techniques. You will display project andor work package management experience and extensive experience of ESATANTMS, along with line management experience and leadership skills. You will demonstrate knowledgeexperience of CAD packages relevant standards e.g., ECSS, ISO9001 finance, schedule and risk management producing technical documentation authoring technical papers and presentations at conferences. Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills are required. To be considered for a senior role you will be an internationally recognised expert in Spacecraft Thermal Engineering. Benefits An exceptional index linked pension scheme, 30 days leave allowance and flexible working are offered, as well as an onsite nursery, subsidised restaurant, gym and sports facilities. A relocation allowance may also be available where applicable. Full details of offered benefits can be found on STFCs careers pages. To Apply Applicants are required to include a cover letter outlining their suitability for this role. Please also state where you saw this role advertised. Applications are handled by UK SBS to apply please visit our job board at httpwww.topcareer.jobsVacancyirc2424477393.aspx. Applicants who are unable to apply online should contact us by telephone on 01793 867000. The closing date for applications is 24th September however applications will be reviewed and considered on an ongoing basis until this vacancy is filled.
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