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Propulsion Test Engineer
2013-01-11 18:38:31| 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 required. You must be prepared to travel abroad frequently and occasionally for extended periods 46 weeks. 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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Steerprop to install azimuth propulsion systems on three Russian icebreakers
2013-01-09 01:00:00| Ship Technology
Finland-based azimuth propulsion technology firm Steerprop has secured a contract to supply main propulsion systems for three icebreakers being built by Russia's United Shipbuilding Corporation (USC).
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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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Cavotec to equip MPS ring units on ABB' Azipod ship propulsion systems
2013-01-08 01:00:00| Ship Technology
Switzerland-based engineering firm Cavotec has secured an order from global power and automation firm ABB to provide 20 compact marine propulsion slip ring (MPS) units to be fitted on its Azipod marine propulsion systems.
Wärtsilä to supply propulsion package for Anthony Veders oil tankers
2013-01-02 01:00:00| Ship Technology
Wärtsilä has secured a contract from AVIC-International Shanghai and Avic-Dingheng Shipbuilding to supply a propulsion package for two liquefied ethylene gas (LEG)/liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) tankers being built for Netherlands-based shipping compa
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