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2015-06-05 18:05:15| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Directorate of Technical and Quality Management The European Space Agency is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women POST Thermal Engineer 2 posts in the Thermal Control Section, Thermal Division, Mechanical Engineering Department, Directorate of Technical and Quality Management. This post is classified in the A2A4 grade band of the Coordinated Organisations salary scale. LOCATION ESTEC, Noordwijk The Netherlands. DUTIES The postholder will work within a group providing technical support to various programmes in the field of thermal control. The main contributions to the groups work will entail providing thermal support to ESA projects e.g. its Earth Observation, Science, Telecommunication and Navigation Programmes and to early feasibility and definition studies e.g. involving ESTECs Concurrent Design Facility for spacecraft and payloads o identifying critical development problems and assisting in their resolution, o performing analysis as required to support the thermal subsystem definition, o participating in thermal testing activities in support of these projects and correlating analysis and test results, o reviewing and evaluating the thermal control subsystems of ESA projects participating in defining and implementing ESAs Technology Research and Development programmes and European Space Technology Harmonisation activities, with emphasis on advanced thermal hardware technologies participating in the evaluation of industrial proposals and project reviews participating in European Cooperation for Space Standardization ECSS activities in the thermal engineering area contributing to the dissemination of the results of the activities performed and the transfer of knowledge across the Agency. QUALIFICATIONS Applicants for these posts should have a Masters degree or equivalent in physics or thermalmechanical engineering. A good knowledge of thermal systems and their spacecraft system interfaces is essential. This should cover conceptual design and the related analysis activities, thermal control materials and components, integration of thermal hardware and testing at componentsubassemblysubsystem and system level. Several years of relevant experience in these areas is required, as is solid experience of thermal analysis tools such as ESATANTMS. Knowledge and experience of developing spacerelated thermal hardware such as advanced thermal insulation, thermal energy storage, heat transport and heat rejection technologies, etc. would be an asset. For the second post, knowledge and experience of cryogenics and cryocoolers would also be an asset. Candidates should have good interpersonal and communication skills. They should be able to work effectively, autonomously and cooperatively in a diverse and international team environment, and should be able to define and implement solutions in line with team and individual objectives and project deadlines. They should have good analytical, organisational and reporting skills, a proactive attitude to solving problems and an interest in innovative technologies. The working languages of the Agency are English and French. A good knowledge of one of these two languages is required together with a working knowledge of the other language. Knowledge of another member state language is an asset. CLOSING DATE The closing date for applications is 03 July 2015. Applications from external candidates for this position should preferably be made online at the ESA Web Site www.esa.intcareers. Those unable to apply online should submit their CV to the Head of the Human Resources Division, ESTEC, Keplerlaan 1, 2201 AZ Noordwijk ZH The Netherlands. The Agency may require applicants to undergo selection tests. Under ESA Regulations, the age limit for recruitment is 55. Please note that applications are only considered from nationals of one of the following States Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and Canada. Priority will be first given to internal candidates and secondly to external candidates from underrepresented member states. 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.
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