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Materials and Processes Evaluation Engineer
2018-11-07 12:31:16| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Position Reference 482 You will have the opportunity to provide engineering support to the Materials Processes Section at ECSAT premises. Tasks and Activities The scope of work will include End to end process evaluation for additive manufacturing, including raw material specification and product performance mechanical testing, NDI, etc.. Destructive and nondestructive PCB testing. Provide materials and processes support for projects where product assurance and safety managers are located at ECSAT, including participation to projects meeting, reviews and audits Support Materials and Processes reviews, Materials and Processes Control Boards MPCBs and participate as Engineering andor PA Board Member in ESA Programme reviews milestones including PRRs, SRRs, PDRs, CDRs, QARs, FRRs, etc. Review Declared Materials, Parts and Processes Lists DMLs, DPLs, and DMPLs as well as RFAs, RFDsRFWs, ECPs, etc. Support major NonConformances Review Board activities, perform failure analysis and failure investigation using a variety of laboratory tools Support the definition and implementation of the Research and Technology activities in the domain of advanced manufacturing Support the evaluation of proposals for technology RD activities on their technical merit, consistency and priorities and recommendation for ESA endorsement Support the coordination of technology RD activities, monitoring of the procurement implementation, evaluation and reporting of the achieved results and lessons learnt to the relevant ESA Directorates and key Partners. Skills and Experience The following skills and experience are mandatory You have a Masters degree or equivalent qualification in materials engineering and science, materials physicsmetallurgy andor nonmetallic materials or another related field, as well as several years industrial experience preferably covering aerospace hardware and RD You have strong technical competence in Processing e.g. joining, surface treatments, testing, and performance evaluation of metallic materials e.g. Alalloys, Tialloys, steel. Additive manufacturing processes and associated test and qualification approaches. Good knowledge about general materials test methodologies and especially experience in mechanical testing. Experience in defining and executing test plans for materials qualification and process validation. Capability to take decisions for selection of materials and processes for space applications. You have strong materials laboratory handson experience related to metallic as well as nonmetallic materials, manufacturing and applied processes characterisationverification and failure investigation a strong background on space simulation facilities is an asset. You have a good knowledge of ISO 17025 related testing activities and ability to carry out testing and analysis in an ISO 17025 or other Quality Management System applicable standards. This includes procedure and documentation development You are familiar with data acquisition systems and software e. g. LABVIEW You are able to issue clear and concise materials testing reports You are familiar with ESA Materials and processes related requirements You have a good understanding of space missions related requirements and capability to propose verification methods including testing, analysis, inspections You have good interpersonal and communication skills. You are able to work effectively, autonomously and cooperatively in a diverse and international team environment, defining and implementing solutions in line with team and individual objectives, as well as project deadlines. How to Apply Looking to take your career to the next level? Interested applicants should submit their CV and Cover Letter to RHEAs Recruitment team at careersrheagroup.com no later than 29112018. Preference will be given to candidates eligible for an EU or national personal security clearance at the level of CONFIDENTIAL or above. About RHEA Group RHEA Group is a leading engineering consultancy firm with demonstrated expertise in space, system and secure software solutions. We attract skilled engineers, scientists and management professionals and offer a range of exciting career paths working alongside clients such as the European Space Agency, the European GNSS Agency, EUMETSAT and NATO.
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Materials and Processes Evaluation Engineer
2018-11-07 12:31:16| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
We are looking for a Materials and Processes Evaluation Engineer E3 to join our Modis Aerospace team, working onsite at the European Space Agency in Harwell, United Kingdom. Modis Aerospace is a specialized Engineering consultancy with more than 30 years experience providing aerospace Engineers to our key partners in The Netherlands. Modis is a longstanding business partner of the European Space Agency ESA, with more than 120 employees recruited from across Europe currently supporting ESAs activities. Specific tasks to be performed The laboratory tasks shall especially cover End to end process evaluation for additive manufacturing, including raw material specification and product performance mechanical testing, NDI, etc.. Destructive and nondestructive PCB testing. Provide materials and processes support for projects where product assurance and safety managers are located at ECSAT, including participation to projects meeting, reviews and audits Support Materials and Processes reviews, Materials and Processes Control Boards MPCBs and participate as Engineering andor PA Board Member in ESA Programme reviews milestones including PRRs, SRRs, PDRs, CDRs, QARs, FRRs, etc. Review Declared Materials, Parts and Processes Lists DMLs, DPLs, and DMPLs as well as RFAs, RFDsRFWs, ECPs, etc. Support major NonConformances Review Board activities, perform failure analysis and failure investigation using a variety of laboratory tools Support the definition and implementation of the Research and Technology activities in the domain of advanced manufacturing Support the evaluation of proposals for technology RD activities on their technical merit, consistency and priorities and recommendation for ESA endorsement Support the coordination of technology RD activities, monitoring of the procurement implementation, evaluation and reporting of the achieved results and lessons learnt to the relevant ESA Directorates and key Partners General tasks to be performed In collaboration and support of the Metallic and NonMetallic Materials and Processes Engineer, assess customers needs in relation to laboratoryanalysis activities Proposerealize test methodssetups to satisfy the customer needs Design and perform nonstandard tests to meet special space Projects requirements as well as develop insitu analysis techniques Perform all measurements and analyses on metallic as well as nonmetallic materials including all cleanliness and contamination control related activities as well as PCBs and electronic assembly on a variety of destructive and nondestructive test equipmenttools. This includes also the issuing of dedicated testing procedures and documentation development as well as inclusion of test requests and test results in the relevant Quality Management Systems and databases To set up and operate equipmentanalysis tools devoted to the assessment of space environmental effects. This includes assessment by simulating the space environment vacuum, radiation, ATOX, contamination, thermal . as well as prepost characterisation by analytical techniques thermal analysis, chemical analysis, physical and microscopic analysis, surface analysis, spectroscopic analysis, NDI techniques etc. Use a variety of laboratory tools, including acoustic microscopy, optical microscopy, scanning microscopy, confocal microscopy, XRD, XRay imaging, NDI etc., XPS, surface tension, Auger Microscopy, Raman Spectroscopy, Atomic Force Microscopy, IST Testing Perform mechanical and thermomechanical testing including static, fatigue, fatigue crack propagation, Nano indentation, Nano scratch, low speed impact, hardness testing, also using contact and contact less insitu strain measurement systems strain gaugesARAMIS Perform all corrosion characterisation testing, including but not limited to stresscorrosion, galvanic, redplague, general corrosion, humiditysalt fog testing, etc. Perform all thermal analysis on materials including thermogravimetric, differential scanning calorimetry, thermomechanical as well as dynamic mechanical analysis, dielectric analysis, CTE determination, thermal diffusivityconductivity analysis as well as coupled and advanced thermal modelling techniques for physicochemical analysis. Support RD activities with focus on metallic and nonmetallic materials advanced evaluationcharacterisationverification methods covering the needs of future space missions Support the laboratory equipment procurement definition and implementation Perform all verification activities on Printed Circuit Boards and electronics assemblies Record sample properties or condition during and after test, accurately and legibly Review and issue relevant test reports for all performed test activities Check on test equipment performance and reporting any anomalies or faults Improve test procedures and ensuring that these are executed correctly Maintain of the relevant test equipment, ensuring that the equipment under hisher responsibility is kept in an operational state and all necessary routine calibration and maintenance activities are performed. To successfully perform the above mentioned tasks, the following background experience is required Masters degree or equivalent qualification in materials engineering and science, materials physicsmetallurgy andor nonmetallic materials or another related field, as well as several years industrial experience preferably covering aerospace hardware and RD The technical competence shall especially cover Processing e.g. joining, surface treatments, testing, and performance evaluation of metallic materials e.g. Alalloys, Tialloys, steel. Additive manufacturing processes and associated test and qualification approaches. Good knowledge about general materials test methodologies and especially experience in mechanical testing. Experience in defining and executing test plans for materials qualification and process validation. Capability to take decisions for selection of materials and processes for space applications. Strong materials laboratory handson experience related to metallic as well as nonmetallic materials, manufacturing and applied processes characterisationverification and failure investigation a strong background on space simulation facilities is an asset. Knowledge of ISO 17025 related testing activities and ability to carry out testing and analysis in an ISO 17025 or other Quality Management System applicable standards. This includes procedure and documentation development Familiarity with data acquisition systems and software e. g. LABVIEW Ability to issue clear and concise materials testing reports Familiarity with ESA Materials and processes related requirements Understanding of space missions related requirements and capability to propose verification methods including testing, analysis, inspections Good interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to work effectively, autonomously and cooperatively in a diverse and international team environment, defining and implementing solutions in line with objectives, as well as project deadlines. About ESA ECSAT The European Centre for Space Applications and Telecommunications ECSAT is ESAs new facility in the United Kingdom. It is based at the Harwell Science, Innovation and Business Campus in Oxfordshire. ECSAT is the most recent addition to ESAs operational sites across Europe. First opened in 2009, ECSAT will be developed by ESA following agreements reached between the UK and ESA in November 2012. ECSAT will support activities related to telecommunications, integrated applications, climate change, technology and science. Please send your CV to recruitmentaerospacemodis.com before 30112018
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NonMetallic Materials and Processes Engineer
2018-06-14 11:26:32| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
The candidate we are looking for will follow these different activities below Acting as Project Focal Point with a nonmetallic materials and processes expert role for defined ESA projects, reporting to the Projects Engineering as well as Product Assurance and Safety Managers, including participation to Projects meetings, reviews and audits Supporting Materials and Processes reviews, Materials and Processes Control Boards MPCBs and participate as Engineering andor PA Board Member in ESA Programme reviews milestones including PRRs, SRRs, PDRs, CDRs, QARs, FRRs, etc. Reviewing Declared Materials, Parts and Processes Lists DMLs, DPLs, and DMPLs as well as RFAs, RFDsRFWs, ECPs, etc. Performing laboratory characterisation and verification for space use on spacecraft and launchers of a variety of nonmetallic materials including but not limited to ceramics, glasses, polymers, adhesives, coatings, composites and thermoplastics as well as all associated manufacturing processes Analysing the behaviour and perform failure investigation of nonmetallic materials and their associated manufacturing processes using a variety of laboratory equipment, among others NDI, physicchemical laboratory simulation, testing and analysis, thermal analysis, chemical analysis, physical and microscopic analysis, surface analysis, spectroscopic analysis, etc. The technical competence shall especially cover deep experience of the following materials classes and technologies Processingproduction, testing, and performance evaluation of carbonfibre reinforced composites. Processing e.g. joining, surface treatments, testing, and performance evaluation of metallic materials e.g. Alalloys, Tialloys. Processing of polymeric materials and their joining technologies. The ideal candidate will have Masters degree or equivalent qualification in materials engineering and science, materials physics or mechanical engineering, and at least 4 years experience in materials and processes engineering. Good knowledge about general materials test methodologies and especially experience in mechanical testing and fatigue life assessment. Experience in defining and executing test plans for materials qualification and process validation. Capability to take decisions for selection of materials and processes for space applications. Good interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to work effectively, autonomously and cooperatively in a diverse and international team environment, defining and implementing solutions in line with team and individual objectives, as well as project deadlines. Preference will be given to candidates eligible for an EU or national personal security clearance at the level of CONFIDENTIAL or above
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Materials and Processes Engineer
2018-06-13 19:27:44| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Summary An opportunity for an experienced Materials Engineer to work onsite at ESTEC for Telespazio VEGA UK. Objective To act as Materials and Processes Focal Point for defined ESA projects and to contribute as an expert in NonMetallic materials such as carbonfibre reinforced composites or polymers andor Metallic materials such as AIalloys and Tialloys. Particular focus shall be participation in programmatic reviewsMPCBsNRBsNCRs resolution. Responsibilities Duties Duties will include but are not limited to Act as Project Focal Point with a nonmetallic materials and processes expert role for defined ESA projects, reporting to the Projects Engineering as well as Product Assurance and Safety Managers, including participation to Projects meetings, reviews and audits Support Materials and Processes reviews, Materials and Processes Control Boards MPCBs and participate as Engineering andor PA Board Member in ESA Programme reviews milestones including PRRs, SRRs, PDRs, CDRs, QARs, FRRs, etc. Review Declared Materials, Parts and Processes Lists DMLs, DPLs, and DMPLs as well as RFAs, RFDsRFWs Provide expertise in processingproduction, testing, and performance evaluation of carbonfibre reinforced composites. Provide expertise in processing e.g. joining, surface treatments, testing, and performance evaluation of metallic materials e.g. Alalloys, Tialloys. Provide expertise in processing of polymeric materials and their joining technologies. Coordinate laboratory activities supporting specific Projects requests Coordinate laboratory characterisation and verification for space use on spacecraft and launchers, supporting specific Projects requests, of a variety of nonmetallic materials including but not limited to polymers and carbon fibre reinforced composites andor metallic materials as well as all associated manufacturing processes Support major Projects NonConformances Review Board activities and, if agreed, support the performance of failure analysis and failure investigation in cooperation with laboratories. Qualifications Experience At least Masters degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant physical science or engineering subject, preferably materials engineering, materials science or another related field. Good experience in general materials test methodologies and especially experience in mechanical testing and fatigue life assessment and experience in defining and executing test plans for materials qualification and process validation. Capability to take decisions for selection of materials and processes for Space Applications. Demonstrated background in material processes evaluation for newly qualified processes and industrial experience in nonmetallic materials andor metallic materials and associated manufacturing and applied processes, preferably covering aerospace hardware and RD Knowledge of ESA materials and processes related requirements is a strong asset Experience in ESA or other Space related projects is a strong asset Understanding of space missions related requirements and capability to propose verification methods including testing, analysis, inspections Materials laboratory handson experience related to nonmetallic materials andor metallic materials and manufacturing processes characterisationverification and failure investigation is an advantage. Essential Skills Good English language skills Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to present and effectively communicate quality system processes Ability to work effectively, autonomously and cooperatively in a diverse and international team environment, defining and implementing solutions in line with team and individual objectives, as well as project deadlines. Further Details All roles within Telespazio VEGA have a defined closing date, however if a successful candidate is found before the advert expires the role will be closed early. We would therefore advise any candidate to apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment. Location of the position is ESTEC, Noordwijk, The Netherlands Benefits Competitive Package Security In line with Asylum Immigration Legislation, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the EU. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process. Furthermore, in view of the nature of the work the company is in, all potential employees will undergo stringent reference and identity checks.
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NonMetallic Materials and Processes Engineer
2018-06-07 10:26:04| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
NonMetallic Materials and Processes Engineer Key Tasks and Responsibilities As part of the Materials Processes Section of ESTEC, you will have the following responsibilities Processingproduction, testing, and performance evaluation of carbonfibre reinforced composites Processing e.g. joining, surface treatments, testing, and performance evaluation of metallic materials e.g. Alalloys, Tialloys Processing of polymeric materials and their joining technologies Act as Project Focal Point with a nonmetallic materials and processes expert role for defined ESA projects, reporting to the Projects Engineering as well as Product Assurance and Safety Managers, including participation to Projects meetings, reviews and audits Support Materials and Processes reviews, Materials and Processes Control Boards MPCBs and participate as Engineering andor PA Board Member in ESA Programme reviews milestones including PRRs, SRRs, PDRs, CDRs, QARs, FRRs, etc. Review Declared Materials, Parts and Processes Lists DMLs, DPLs, and DMPLs as well as RFAs, RFDsRFWs, ECPs, etc. Perform laboratory characterisation and verification for space use on spacecraft and launchers of a variety of nonmetallic materials including but not limited to ceramics, glasses, polymers, adhesives, coatings, composites and thermoplastics as well as all associated manufacturing processes Analyse the behaviour and perform failure investigation of nonmetallic materials and their associated manufacturing processes using a variety of laboratory equipment, among others NDI, physicchemical laboratory simulation, testing and analysis, thermal analysis, chemical analysis, physical and microscopic analysis, surface analysis, spectroscopic analysis, etc. Skills Experience You will have the following qualifications and relevant experience PhD or Master degree in materials sciences or mechanical engineering Minimum 4 years of experience in materials and processes engineering Good knowledge about general materials test methodologies and especially experience in mechanical testing and fatigue life assessment Experience in defining and executing test plans for materials qualification and process validation Capability to take decisions for selection of materials and processes for space applications Fluency in English is mandatory knowledge of another European language is an advantage. This job is located in Noordwijk. We welcome applicants who are available from August 2018 or as soon as possible thereafter. If you think you have what it takes for this job, please send us your CV together with a letter of motivation both in English and in Word to Mr Leandros Foteinias at jobshespace.com, quoting job NLSC3832 before 29Jun18. An exciting and dynamic international working environment awaits you!
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