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Thermal Mechanical Design Engineer Space laser communications
2018-05-23 22:26:54| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Archangel Lightworks is a startup specialised in space laser communications based in Harwell Space Campus, Oxfordshire. Founded in mid2017, we have secured longterm funding and successfully demonstrated several novel prototypes related to laser transmission and efficient perpendicular solar concentration. Our mission is to make 10x more data download possible to meet the demand from the growing satellites market, especially smallsats, delivering more data from the earth orbit to the ground at higher speed. This project will be developed directly with the European Space Agency. Role Responsibilities We are passionate about innovation and driven to find new concepts for communications architectures. We are seeking an ambitious and experienced talent with a strong background in thermal mechanical design engineering to join our rapidly growing team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the tradeoff analysis of payload mechanical and electromechanical design for communication payloads and working closely with systems engineering. Specific job responsibilities include but not limited to Preliminary and detailed design of payload enclosures, telescope mechanical assemblies, high precision actuation mechanisms for space and airborne environments. Design and manufacturing of test equipment, working closely with AIT personnel. Clear and concise technical presentation of work to the team and mentoringteaching of junior staff. Planning, completing and documenting validation and qualification testing of new designs. Participating in Design Reviews throughout each phase of payload development. Generate 3D CAD models and 2D manufacturing drawings. Managing and meeting cost and weight targets. Interested applicants may also consider starting first as a fixedterm consultant while rolling into a permanent role, which we would willingly support depending on your ability to deliver, innovate and lead. We are a small company who like to do big impactful things and we are seeking someone who shares that mindset. Required skillsexperience Extensive experience using professional CAD software Solidwoks, AutoCAD, other. Solidworks preferred. Experience developing a thermal optomechanical systems. Experience developing mechanical, optomechanical systems for space environments. Experience with active and passive TCS hardware. Educated to degree level or equivalent in Aerospace Engineering or related discipline. Desirable additional skillsexperience Experience performing include Aerodynamics, Fluid Mechanics and Thermodynamics analysis of designs. Experience with Matlab and software. Other programming languages are desirable. Knowledge of icing problems in an aerospace context. Proven track record of problem solving for thermal systems in an aerospace context. Experience using simulation tools one of ANSYS, CFD, Inventor to simulate complex thermal and mechanical problems. ANSYS preferred. Experience working on Cubesat projects, UAV, HAPS projects. Remuneration You will be remunerated competitively depending on your experience and skills. We work around deliveryfocused, agile sprints such that you will be making impact early and regularly, with a sustainable worklife balance. There are options for flexible working hours, some working from home, travel and training bursaries, as needed. We also work in the buzzing Harwell Space Campus with regular events on site networking, workshops, and delicious lunch time international cuisines. Dates and duration Suitable candidate to join as soon as possible, with the start date negotiable. Location Our offices are with the European Space Agency at Harwell, near Oxford. Flight locations are 30 min drive away. Some remote work will be possible. There might be some opportunities for overseas travel please indicate any restrictions due to visas etc. Application closing date Please apply via httpsarchangellightworks.breezy.hr. For questions please write to applications at archangel dot works. If shortlisted, our HR team will be in touch to make further arrangements. Early application is strongly advised. To comply with data protection laws, we keep all candidates personal data confidential and secure while their applications are being considered and remove such data as soon as possible in the same month once a decision has been reached We currently dont have Tier 2 sponsor licence and wont be able to provide a work permit. No Agencies Please
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