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Research And Markets: Global Small UAV Market Forecasts & Opportunities: Trends, Propulsion, Payload, Application & Region Analysis

2014-05-09 13:18:02| rfglobalnet News Articles

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global Small UAV Market Forecasts & Opportunities: Trends, Propulsion, Payload, Application & Region Analysis" report to their offering.

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Chemical Propulsion Engineer

2014-04-11 10:35:39| 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 Chemical Propulsion Engineer in the Propulsion Engineering Section, Propulsion and Aerothermodynamics 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 Propulsion Engineering Section, and will undertake tasks assigned by him on technical support activities for projects and monitoring of ESA research and development RD contracts. The responsibilities of the incumbent will be to undertake assignments, as delegated by and in coordination with management, in the following areas providing expert technical support and consultancy in launcher propulsion liquid, including storable and cryogenic technologies, and solid propulsion and spacecraft various chemical propulsion technologies to the Agency project teams responsible for the development of launchers and spacecraft, throughout all project phases contributing to the preparation of work plans in the areas of launcher and spacecraft propulsion in the Agencys technological programmes, with a particular contribution expected on systems and new propulsion aspects preparing and managing, from a technical perspective, ESA contracts for studies, experimental investigations and engineering development activities in space propulsion. QUALIFICATIONS Applicants for this post should have a Masters degree or equivalent qualification in aerospace or mechanical engineering, with an emphasis on spacepropulsionrelated subjects. Candidates must have several years of experience in the design and development of chemical propulsion systems and components for launcher andor spacecraft applications. Knowledge and experience in electric propulsion will be considered an asset. Preference will be given to applicants with a comprehensive system background, including an appreciation of the stateofthe art in space propulsion areas a good knowledge of the specialist technological areas involved in space propulsion including the assembly, integration and verification AIV and testing of propulsion systems and components experience in the definition and specification of RD activities in the space propulsion field. Candidates 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 08 May 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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Electric Propulsion Engineer

2014-04-04 18:36:06| 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 Electric Propulsion Engineer in the Electric Propulsion Section, Propulsion and Aerothermodynamics 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 Electric Propulsion Section and is responsible for tasks related to technology research and development RD and project support in the field of electric propulsion. The incumbent will be expected to undertake the performance of technical support activities for projects and the monitoring of ESA RD contracts, with a particular emphasis on innovative technologies, currently envisaged for application on current and planned ESA missions, e.g. micropropulsion for dragfree and flight formation and high thrust engines for interplanetary missions. In addition, the postholder will be in charge of coordinating functions and activities related to the maintenance and operations of the ESA Propulsion Laboratory, under the responsibility of the Electric Propulsion Section. The specific duties of the post include providing expert technical support and consultancy in electric propulsion to the Agencys project teams responsible for the development of spacecraft, throughout all the project phases contributing to the preparation of work plans in electric propulsion in the Agencys technological programmes preparing and technically managing Agency contracts for studies, experimental investigations and engineering developments in electric propulsion taking charge of key tasks for the maintenance and operations of the ESA Propulsion Laboratory, including quality and infrastructure management responsibilities. QUALIFICATIONS Applicants for this post should have a Masters degree or equivalent qualification in aerospace, mechanical or electrical engineering, or physics with specialisation in spacecraft propulsion. Candidates must have some years of experience in the supervision of development and AIV of electric propulsion systems, thrusters and components for spacecraft applications. Practical experience is also required in the operation and use of propulsion test facilities for low thrust applications e.g. electric propulsion, cold gas. A comprehensive system background, including an appreciation of the stateofthe art in innovative space propulsion will be considered an advantage for the position. 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, they 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 02 May 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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Propulsion Test Engineer

2014-03-28 21:35:38| 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 has arisen for a Propulsion Test Engineer with Airbus Defence and Space in Stevenage. The successful candidate will be responsible To perform testing and launch support of satellite propulsion systems and components. From preparation of equipment and documentation, through to testing and recording of data. Support of the satellite fuelling at the launch facility. Maintaining the technical and safety requirements for all activities during testing and fuelling. You will travel abroad frequently and occasionally for extended periods 46 weeks continuously. The successful candidate will be subject to security clearance in order to undertake related work in accordance with business needs. The key responsibilities of the role are as follows a Preparation of test and launch documentation within the requirements of the Satellite. b Propulsion system including technical and safety. c Working as part of a small, specialist team within a multidisciplined project team. d Manufacture, maintain and operate equipment specific to the requirements of the propulsion system. e Perform test and launch services activities to strict quality and technical requirements through to testing and recording of data. The successful candidate will demonstrate the following skills and experience I Experience required Hands on experience with Propulsion Systems, pneumatics at techician engineer level. Experience in the Aerospace industry, high value, high precision engineering. Experience in Space Propulsion systems would be desirable. Good knowledge and understanding of Mechanical systems, gases and some basic electrical engineering skills. Experience in writing engineering procedures and report writing. II Qualifications Engineering based HNCHND or time served engineering apprenticeship plus relevant experience. III ToolsEquipment Demonstrated PC literacy with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and PC based applications. Ideally, you are a dynamic, enthusiastic and committed individual with the ability to deliver multiple tasks to set time frames and to communicate effectively both verbally and written at all levels. Frequent and occasionally extended periods of offsite work required. To apply click here

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Second contract for Wärtsiläs new 2-stroke low-pressure dual-fuel engine as main propulsion

2014-03-27 10:30:15| Green Car Congress

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