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Structural Engineer
2018-03-21 18:22:25| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Vacancy in the Directorate of Technology, Engineering and Quality. ESA is an equal opportunity employer, committed to achieving diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. Applications from women are encouraged. Post Structural Engineer This position is classified A2A4 on the Coordinated Organisations salary scale. This position forms part of ESAs Advance Recruitment Scheme which is established to provide appropriate staffing resources when requirements materialise. Appointments are therefore made for an initial duration of two years upon which the selected candidate may be appointed to a permanent post in the Agency. Location ESTEC, Noordwijk, The Netherlands Description Structural Engineer in the Structures Section, Structures, Mechanisms and Materials Division, Mechanical Department, Directorate of Technical, Engineering and Quality. The Structures Section provides functional support to ESA projects and carries out technological research RD in the fields of mechanical systems, structural design and verification, manufacturing, structural dynamics and application of lightweight structures. Duties Reporting to the Head of Section and within the technical fields described above, the main tasks and responsibilities of the post holder will include participating in feasibility studies for the preparation of specifications and analysis of industrial proposals providing functional support to approved spacecraft and payload projects and conceptual and feasibility studies in relation to all aspects of mechanical systems and configuration, structural design, analysis and mechanical testing identifying critical development problems and assisting in their resolution, which includes evaluating complete mechanical systems performing structural analysis as required to support the development of structure subsystems participating in major reviews of spacecraft, launchers and payloads establishing and evaluating specifications for the development and qualification of spacecraft system and subsystem structures with respect to defining requirements for environmentinduced loads, model development philosophy and relevant verification methods participating in the definition and execution of Agency standards and technology RD programmes with special emphasis on mechanical system and configuration aspects, lightweight structures, structural dynamics and advanced structural materials technologies supporting activities on structural integrity, evaluation of loads during the life of the structures and their impact in overall verification, including establishment of specifications, design, analysis, inspection and testing supporting concurrent design activities regarding mechanical systems aspects monitoring applicable scientific and technological trends and maintaining a stateoftheart expertise contributing to the dissemination of the results of activities performed and the transfer of knowledge across the Agency. Technical competencies General background and specific experience in the technical domains covered by the position Handson hardware experience Project support experience in a relevant domain Experience with Space Engineering Standards and their preparation and implementation Understanding of related technologies, RD trends and the industrial landscape Experience in the preparation of procurement activities for technology development and innovation statements of work, proposal evaluation, etc Management and monitoring of industrial activities interfaces with industry, reviews, etc Behavioural competencies Communication Teamwork Continuous Learning Innovation Creativity Customer Focus Results Orientation Planning Organisation Education Applicants for this post should have a Masters degree in mechanical or aeronautical engineering. Additional requirements Applicants should have a good knowledge of spacecraft, payload, equipment and mechanical systems, in particular in respect to space vehicles structures. A good knowledge of advanced methods of structural design, development and verification analysis and mechanical testing of spacecraft, payload, equipment and launchers is also required. Some years of experience in spacecraftpayload structures development and structural analysis, as well as with concurrent engineering, spacecraft conceptualfeasibility studies and interfaces with other spacecraft system disciplines is an asset. Other Information For behavioural competencies expected from ESA staff in general, please refer to the ESA Competency Framework. The working languages of the Agency are English and French. A good knowledge of one of these is required. Knowledge of another Member State language would be an asset. The Agency may require applicants to undergo selection tests. The closing date for applications is 18 April 2018. If you require support with your application due to a disability, please email contact.human.resourcesesa.int. Please note that applications are only considered from nationals of one of the following States Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, Canada and Slovenia. According to the ESA Convention the recruitment of staff must take into account an adequate distribution of posts among nationals of the ESA Member States. When shortlisting for an interview, priority will first be given to internal candidates and secondly to external candidates from underrepresented Member States. see Nationality Targets In accordance with the European Space Agencys security procedures and as part of the selection process, successful candidates will be required to undergo basic screening before appointment. Apply HERE Recruitment will normally be at the first grade in the band A2 however, if the candidate selected has little or no experience, the position may be filled at A1 level.
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