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Lead Structural Engineer Satellites

2014-07-18 12:41:26| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Job description ATG Europe is currently looking for a Lead Structural Engineer, specialized in satellite system engineering, to be deployed at our customers location in Munchen, Germany. Our client is one of the top players in the European space technology industry offering solutions for satellites, complex scientific instruments and space missions. In this position, you will be working in the mechanical design department. You will be working on the design and development of sophisticated satellite instrument structures. Your responsibilities in this position include Structural design, analysis and validation of a satellite instrument structure Overall structural system engineering, to interact with the external partners for example manufacturers or testing facilities and guide internal structural engineers Structural analyses including prediction of dynamic behavior, sine, acoustic, random and shock loads, responses and stresses Microvibrations analyses and verification Support the test campaigns as well as preparation of the test predictions and derivation of notches during the test campaigns Correlation of the FEMmodels based on test results. Producing a structural analysis report Definintion of the workmanship tests as necessary Predicting the instrument optomechanical performance under to mechanical and thermal loads. Requirements A university degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering At least 5 years of structural design experience in space structures Experience in CFRP sandwich structures Expert user of structural analysis tools, especially Nastran and Hypermesh Experience in the use of VAOne vibroacousticsimulation andor Matlab Thermal design experience and optomechanical experience are an advantage Microvibrations experience as a goal is an advantage Excellent communication skills and fluency in spoken and written English German is an advantage. About ATG Europe Today, ATG is recognized as a leading provider of specialized engineering, scientific and technical services to the European Aerospace, High Tech and Offshore industry. Our headquarters is located in Noordwijk, The Netherlands and we have subsidiaries in Germany and the UK. ATG People is the key player in delivering highly educated personnel for RD environments throughout Europe. We are continually recruiting experienced Engineers for exciting, full time positions based at our customers. As an ATG Engineer, you will be working on very diverse missions and assignments. This opens up unique opportunities to be engaged in innovative projects and challenging you to perform to high standards and utilizing the full extent of your professional knowledge. We need you to complement our superstar team! Interested? If you recognize yourself in this profile, please send your CV and motivation to Marc Roelofs via marc.roelofsatgeurope.com. For additional information about this position and the project, you can contact Marc Roelofs at 310715795509

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Structural Engineer

2014-03-05 15:40:13| 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 Structural Engineer in the Structures Section, Structures and Mechanisms 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 report to the Head of the Structures Section of the Structures and Mechanisms Division and will provide functional support to spacecraft and payload projects in the areas of mechanical systems, structural design and verification, manufacturing, structural dynamics and application of lightweight structures. In addition the incumbent will participate in conceptual and feasibility studies and provide support to the Agencys Technology RD activities. The main tasks of the post include the following providing functional support to approved projects and feasibility studies in the preparation of specifications, and analysis of industrial proposals providing functional support to approved projects and feasibility studies for all aspects related to mechanical systems and configuration, structural design, analysis and testing identifying critical development problems and assisting in their resolution this includes evaluating complete mechanical systems executing structural analysis as required to support the development of structures subsystems participating in major reviews of spacecraft, launchers and payloads establishing and evaluating specifications for the development and qualification of spacecraft system and subsystem structures with respect to defining requirements for environment induced loads, model development philosophy and relevant verification methods participating in the definition and execution of Agency standards and technology programmes with special emphasis on mechanical system and configuration aspects, lightweight structures, structural dynamics and advanced structural materials technologies supporting concurrent design activities regarding mechanical systems aspects. QUALIFICATIONS Applicants for this post should have a Masters degree in mechanical or aeronautical engineering, and several years experience with spacecraft and payload structures and structural analysis. A good knowledge of mechanical systems and advanced methods of structural development and verification is required. Experience in concurrent engineering and interfacing with other space disciplines would be an asset. Candidate should have demonstrated ability to deal with contractors in the preparation of programmes and appraisal of proposals. They should also have experience in the execution of spacecraft and payload reviews, ideally acquired through dealing with both spacecraft and payload structures. Applicants should have good interpersonal and communication skills. They should have the ability to work autonomously, effectively and cooperatively in a diverse and international team environment and to define and implement solutions in line with team and individual objectives and project deadlines. In addition, applicants 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 01 April 2014. 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, 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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