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Propulsion Test Engineer

2013-01-29 19:37:48| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Astrium brings space to you. Number 1 in Europe and number 3 worldwide, Astrium employs over 17,000 men and women mainly based in five European countries France, Germany, the UK, Spain and the Netherlands. Our technical excellence and extensive prime contractorship experience extend across all sectors of the space business launch vehicles, manned space activities, satellite systems and related services. A vacancy has arisen for a Propulsion Test Engineer with Astrium in Stevenage. The successful applicants will provide Testing and Launch support of Propulsion Systems and components from preparation of equipment and documentation, testing and recording of data to reporting. This will involve working on multiple projects and often offsite. The key tasks of the role are Preparation of test and launch documentation within the requirements of the Satellite Propulsion system including technical and safety Working as part of a small, specialist team within a multiidisciplined project team Manufacture, maintain and operate equipment specific to the requirements of the propulsion system Perform test and launch services activities to strict quality and technical requirements Frequent and occasionally extended periods of offsite work abroad is required This role comes with a highly attractive package including Basic Salary, Overtime, Shift allowance and Test Campaign Overseas Allowance. Due to current workloads, successful applicants have the potential to increase their income and could earn up to 40 of their basic salary from the various uplifts, allowances and overtime. The successful candidate will demonstrate the following skills and experience Degree or equivalent in a mechanical or aerospace discipline A good knowledge and understanding of mechanical and pneumatic systems, gases and some basic electrical engineering skills Experience of working in a commercial environment, ideally in a mechanical engineering position but testing is also relevant TO APPLY click here

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Electrical Propulsion Engineer

2013-01-25 10:37:23| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

HE Space is a successful international space company. For 30 years, we have been supporting our customers with qualified experts in the field of engineering, science and administration. We are currently looking for an Electrical Propulsion Engineer to support our customer in Noordwijk, the Netherlands. Electrical Propulsion Engineer Key Tasks and Responsibilities You will have the following responsibilities Providing expert technical support in Electric Propulsion to the Agencys project teams responsible for the development of spacecraft, throughout all the project phases Supporting the activities for studies, experimental investigations and engineering developments in electric propulsion components, equipment, subsystems, systems Supporting the activities for studies, experimental investigations and engineering developments in advanced propulsion components, equipment, subsystems, systems, such as nuclear propulsion, solarthermal upper stages, electrodynamic tether propulsion, laser propulsion, Lorenz force accelerators, etc. Skills Experience You will have the following qualifications and relevant experience University degree in a aerospace or mechanical engineering with emphasis in electric andor advance propulsion related subjects Several years of professional experience of electric propulsion systems and components for spacecraft Good knowledge of the specialist technologicalareas involved in advanced space propulsion as design and testing of high and very high power electric propulsion A systems background including an appreciation of the stateofthe art in electric andor advanced propulsion areas would be an asset Fluency in English is mandatory the knowledge of another European language will be an advantage. This job is located in Noordwijk.We are looking for candidates who are available from April 2013 or as soon as possible thereafter. If you think you have what it takes for this job, please send your CV together with a letter of motivation both in English and in Word to Ms Corrina Scheepmaker at jobshespace.com, quoting job reference NLSC1916 before 22 Feb 2013. An exciting and dynamic international working environment awaits you!

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Principle Propulsion Engineer

2013-01-08 20:38:39| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Astrium brings space to you. Number 1 in Europe and number 3 worldwide, Astrium employs over 17,000 men and women mainly based in five European countries France, Germany, the UK, Spain and the Netherlands. Our technical excellence and extensive prime contractorship experience extend across all sectors of the space business launch vehicles, manned space activities, satellite systems and related services. A Propulsion Design Engineer Vacancy has arisen with Astrium in Stevenage. The propulsion department is responsible for the RD, conception, design, analysis, test planning, launch and inorbit support of spacecraft propulsion systems. Typically components such as engines, valves and tanks are procured from external suppliers they are assembled into the systems at Stevenage and then system tested at various sites across Europe. This is all prior to the support provided for the launch campaign at launch sites across the globe and then the subsequence onstation or inflight operations. The Principle Propulsion Design Engineer will be required to Perform the role of Propulsion Architect in the generation of system concepts. Tasks include component selection, system analyses and the generation of the associated documents for proposals, and design reviews. Perform analyses and build theoretical models relating to gaseous and liquid pressure drop theory for pipes, components and orifices, as well as thermodynamic behaviour of fluids. It will be necessary to utilise existing EADS Astrium code or to create purpose built models and analyses using commercial software. Work with 3D CATIA engineers in order to generate mechanical layouts, as well as detail design and manufacturing data. Present the propulsion system design to customers with the use of presentations and formal design review packs and meetings. Similarly the engineer has to assist in the review of test results from the various phases of build subsystemspacecraft. Support testing, spacecraft launch and operation. With component suppliers, testing facilities and launch sites spread throughout the world it will be necessary for the propulsion engineer to travel. Equipment Product User to perform the role of technical expert for one or more key propulsion components tanks, valves, thrusters etc to liaise with suppliers design team and to master the design and test aspects of the particular equipment. Be available for secondments within Europe as a resident representative on major internationally collaborative programmes Actively seek and develop new propulsion systems business with both ESA and government agencies, as well as the Private Sector in the UK. The successful candidate will demonstrate the following skills and experience Practical experience with mechanicalelectrical systems fluid systems, pressure valves, pressure regulators, isolation valves, SEAL materials, aggressive fluids Pneumaticshydraulics Have a general awareness of thermal control hardware and product assurance concepts as well as understanding the rudiments of statistics. TO APPLY click here

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