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Senior Spacecraft Mechanisms Engineer
2016-09-13 12:04:54| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Airbus Defence and Space is a division of Airbus Group formed by combining the business activities of Cassidian, Astrium and Airbus Military. The new division is Europes number one defence and space enterprise, the second largest space business worldwide and among the top ten global defence enterprises. It employs some 40,000 employees generating revenues of approximately 14 billion per year. A vacancy for a Senior Spacecraft Mechanisms Engineer has arisen within Airbus Defence Space Limited in Stevenage. You will be responsible for detailed design, development and verification activities under limited supervision of high reliability, complex space mechanisms for both telecoms spacecraft and science missions You will work closely with senior team members to continue development of knowledge of space mechanism design and verification Some delegation and supervision of junior engineers Mentoring and knowledge transfer to less experienced and junior members of the team. The successful candidate will be subject to security clearance in order to undertake related work in accordance with business needs. Your main tasks and responsibilities will include Understanding and working to a detailed technical specification. Under limited supervision, perform mechanisms related design, analyses and tradeoffs. Preparation of reports for management, project and department. Carry out tradeoffs and preliminary concept designs for early phase science studies. Develop and maintain excellent customer working relationships. Assist in preparation of technical elements for bids and proposals. Support other Airbus Defence and Space departments on studies e.g. ENS and ESA Phase A studies. Support existing projects within Airbus Defence and Space in a Mechanisms Expert role, when required. Authoring of clear and concise technical reports and processes, demonstrating a clear understanding of mechanism design, manufacture and test. Contribute to work packages to ensure tasksactivities are completed on time, on cost and on quality. Support the project responsible engineer RE during development, qualification and acceptance verification and validation. Work closely with the project manager to ensure schedule and budgets are closely adhered to. This role will involve some travel for business and as such you must be able to travel accordingly. We are looking for candidates with the following skills and experience Engineering Degree in Mechanical Engineering with experience in the SpaceAerospace or AutomotiveF1 industry would be appreciated. Proven experience working with Complex, high reliability Mechanisms. A sound working knowledge of Motors, Gearboxes, Tribology and understanding the selection of Materials for harsh environments. Ability to do hand calculations for stress and thermal. Basic electrical knowledge, particularly working with Ohms Law. Experience of environmental and functional testing. Hands on design experience of 3D CAD tools and other engineering tools. Excellent presentation and communication skills. Fluency in English. Please apply for this vacancy on line at our careers site www.jobs.airbusgroup.com with your CV attached. By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus Group using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus Group. Airbus Group is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief. To apply click here
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MIT team discovers two mechanisms at work in Li dendrite formation
2016-09-02 12:55:32| Green Car Congress
Mechanisms Responsible Engineer
2016-05-12 13:08:40| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
One of our clients in the UK is looking for a Mechanisms Responsible Engineer. The Mechanisms Team seeks a dynamic, organised and proactive Engineer with sound mechanical technical knowledge, a strong focus on module hardware delivery, robust work package management alongside strong product design skills. Key Tasks Management of existing established mechanism products and accountability for recurring manufacture and test budget, schedule and quality technical and hardware. Focus on product delivery and coordination between internal and external suppliersworkshops to achieve spacecraft module delivery schedules. Design of new or evolution of existing mechanism products whilst being mindful of system tradeoffs. Handson engineering including build, test and spacecraft integration responsibilities. Managing several work packages in parallel with changeable priorities. Interface with internal and external customers including presentationsmeetings or authoring technical documents e.g. design reports, procedures, test reports Debugging mechanism hardware issues including electrical and component anomalies. Qualifications MEng or BEng or equivalent ideally in engineering. Experience Proven successful ownership and management of technical projects delivered within budget and schedule constraints. Proven track record for leading a significant product development from design through to physical realisation. Proven knowledge within spacecraft engineering domain would be beneficial. Proven mechanical design experience including stresscritical components, precision tolerance analysis, drafting, materials awareness and fabricationmanufacture methods appreciation. Preferable experience with debugging hardwarecomponent issues Electrical hardware design and software experience would be an advantage for the role. Knowledge Skills Selfmotivated, creative, high attention to detail and accountable. Ability to work autonomously or within project teams and a real company player. Strong communication within company and outside to customers and suppliers. Ability to work under pressure in an organised and responsive manner. Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities. Knowledge of mechanism products, mechanism components e.g. bearings, actuators, transmissions, feedback devices and their role within the system. Knowledge and ideally practical experience of spacecraft systems and mechanisms such as, wheels, APMs, separation systems for example. Good MS Office Skills. Mechanical software knowledge preferable, including SolidWorks Ansys.
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Electro mechanisms Design and Studies Engineer mf
2016-04-25 13:07:39| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
A vacancy for an Electro mechanisms Design and Studies Engineer mf has arisen within Airbus Defence and Space in Toulouse. You will join the Thermal Product Eurostar CI Mechanism department and will be in charge of the specification, design and predevelopment of electromechanisms. You will be responsible for ensuring that analyses of kinematic and dynamic aspects are performed, with CAE supports. Key aspects of this will include studying the costs and controlling the schedule. Within this context, your main tasks and responsibilities will include Developing space mechanisms integrated inside a project for which Toulouse is prime contractor, in any BU Telecom, Earth Observation Science. predevelopment activities, implementation of detailed design analyses, procurement and qualification coordinating manufacturing and assembly activities, Leading relying on various Airbus Defence and Space resources drawing office, analyses, integration, etc., Answering to ITTs analysing understanding requirements, reviewing candidate solutions architecture and technologies, issuing bid packages to possible suppliers, evaluatingTEB proposals concerning the technical, industrial and cost aspects coordinating the preparation of proposals with Airbus Defence and Space technical supports, cost aspects and commercial officers, Supporting the engineers in charge of equipment procurement within the Airbus Defence and Space BUs technical expertise, preparation and participation in reviews with the customers and the suppliers the preparation shall be substantiated by the analysis of the proposed solution provided in the data package, the performance summary and verification of compliance with regards to the specifications, identifying critical items, identifying possible solutions and implementing them in agreement with the customer and the supplier defining and controlling the developed work plan, Participating in the RD effort by means of a constant technological watch and activities proposal, internally funded, or funded by agencies, linked with specialised laboratories within Small Medium Companies e.g. motors and sensor suppliers, Participating in development of the CoC by participating with building common tools and having technical exchanges with colleagues from the UK and Germany promoting local activities by proposing presentations or papers to workshops, symposiums, etc. This role will involve business travel once a month in Europe and as such you must be able to travel accordingly. As the successful candidate, you will be able to demonstrate some of the following skills and experience Engineering or similar university 5year degree, ideally in Mechanical Engineering Initial experience in engineering activities related to electro mechanics, electro technics, robotics andor mechanisms, Ideally, knowledge of the following technologies and areas guiding ball bearing and lubrication, actuators electrical motors, piezoelectric and measurement technologies, together with electrical drivecommand aspects, High technical capabilities and motivation concerning the design of mechanisms, Ability to propose, analyse and implement innovative concepts, Ability to manage small functional teams and projects, Ability to multitask activities several small projects to deal with in parallel Advanced level of English and intermediate level of French. Please apply online. To apply click here
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PNNL study identifies one of the mechanisms behind Li-sulfur battery capacity fade; the importance of electrolyte anion selection
2016-03-31 12:56:42| Green Car Congress
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