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Structures Engineer, RTCTEC077
2013-03-08 13:36:23| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Structures Engineer, based at the European Space Agency, Noordwijk, the Netherlands Sercos space heritage over the last 40 years has placed us in the Space News Top 50 Space Industry Manufacturing and Services Companies. With over 1500 staff in the space business covering a wide spectrum of experience and skills, we convey best practice, expertise and innovation in our business. All members of our recruitment team have extensive space experience, so have the insight necessary to support you through the application process. For our activities in the European Space Agency, Serco Nederland BV is looking to employ a Structures Engineer to support the following Stability Buckling Support the generation and setup of mathematical models for structural elastic stability problems for projects, taking into account specific requirements attached to this type of analysis. Perform stability analysis leading to the determination of buckling loads and deformations where necessary the post buckling behaviour shall be addressed, adequate nonlinear approaches used, and where relevant specific solution sequences shall be developed Evaluate critically the results, and issue relevant documentation covering all analysis steps. Structural ThermoElastic Modelling and Analysis Support the generation and setup of mathematical models for structural thermoelastic stability problems for Agency funded projects, taking into account specific requirements attached to this type of analysis. Perform the interpolation of the temperature maps as resulting from thermal analysis for their employment in finite element structural analysis. Perform thermoelastic analysis leading to the determination of loads and deformations, evaluate the outcome in terms of margins of safety and stability budgets, evaluate critically the results and issue relevant documentation covering all analysis steps where necessary nonlinear approaches shall be considered and specific solution sequences shall be developed. Evaluate critically the results and the loads and issue relevant documentation. Probabilistic and Stochastic Tools You shall be capable of implementing stochastic tools and methodologies in any of the above analysis domains when relevant, e.g. based on tools like STORM and MatLab. Qualifications and Requirements Applicants require a minimum of a Masters degree in an appropriate Engineering discipline together with a minimum of 4 years working within a structures environment. Specific Competence Requirements Responsible for the generation of the finite element mathematical models shall be a structural analysts with several years of experience in the field of light structures for all relevant structural materials, loads derivation and modelling in the above relevant fields. Working knowledge of the following software Nastran including nonlinear, DMAPs etc, Patran, DCAP, Simpack, Dytran, SamcefMecano, Abaqus, STORM or others as necessary to cover the analyses required. Desirable Experience with ESA in relevant activities is an asset If you believe you have the skills and experience for the above post then please submit your application via email to space.careersserco.com Please submit scanned copies of your education certificates with your application. Mandatory Applicants must hold a current valid work permit for the Netherlands or be EU nationals. If you have any questions regarding this opportunity please address them to our recruitment team at space.careersserco.com Position Structures Engineer Reference RTTEC077 Application closing date To be advised Start date July 2013 Important Please be aware that security clearance may be part of the selection process Please also take the opportunity to register with Serco eRecruitment for automatic email alerts for new opportunities httpswww.amris.comsercoalertssignupform.php For additional information about Serco Group please consult our website www.serco.com For additional information about Serco Europe please consult our website www.serco.comeurope
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