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Mechanical Design Office Engineer
2021-10-22 15:13:13| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Position Reference 1072 On behalf of ESA, we are currently looking for a Mechanical Design Office Engineer to work in its Site ESTEC in the city of Noordwijk, The Netherlands. Please note that this position is a fixedterm contract. Tasks and Activities The scope of work will include Design of electromechanical test instrumentation in coordination with colleagues of the Electronic Design Office. Support to the maintenance and upgrade of the virtual testing facilities available in the section e.g. Virtual share testing and Ray tracing optical model of the Large Space Simulator. Understanding of IR measurements and handson capabilities in integrating and testing measurement systems Skills and Experience The following skills and experience are mandatory Masters Degree or PhD in mechanical engineering, with at least 4 years of relevant work experience. Proven knowledge and familiarity with CATIA and NASTRANPatran. Previous experience working on simulations or mechanical design for spacecraft design testing. Fluency in English, both written and spoken. How to Apply Looking to take your career to the next level? Interested applicants should submit their CV and Cover Letter to RHEAs Recruitment team at careersrheagroup.com no later than 05112021. Preference will be given to candidates eligible for an EU or national personal security clearance at the level of CONFIDENTIAL or above.
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Mechanical EngineerCryogenics 2 positions
2021-09-20 15:13:10| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
This is an excellent opportunity for both young professionals in the early stages of their career and engineers with relevant work experience. As a member of the Directorate of Engineering the successful candidates will work in the ESO matrix structure serving various projects and fulfilling tasks received from supervisors, technical leads and project managers. They will be assigned to the Instrument and Cryogenic Systems Group in the Mechanical Engineering Department and support projects, for example ELT VLT instrumentation and infrastructure in the field of Mechanical and Cryogenic Engineering. This includes involvement in many project phases typically consisting of design, AIV and commissioning. The Mechanical Engineers will be involved in collaborations with mainly European companies andor consortia for the design, construction testing and installation of instruments and subunits for ELT and VLT. They will also support the design and laboratory test activities of ESO developments and deliverables. Frequent visits to contractors premises and extended stays or temporary transfers to ESOs observatories in Chile are required to support contracts followup, installation and commissioning activities. Main Duties and Responsibilities Support ELT and VLT programmes for mechanical design, mechanical engineering, cryovacuum technologies, water cooling applications and AIV CAD and mechanical design of telescope infrastructure, instruments, subunits and detector systems for applications at cryogenic temperature Support the ELT instrumentation infrastructure project in design and characterization of specific key technologies e.g. low vibration cooling, vacuum and cryogenic systems Testing and optimization of standard cryovacuum components, in particular Liquid Nitrogen cooling systems and pulse tube cooler systems operating as low as 4 Kelvin Supervision of manufacture, integration and commissioning of instruments and infrastructure up to onsite installation at observatories Followingup and reviewing developments of instruments and cryovacuum systems from external consortia. Reports to Head of the Instruments and Cryogenic Systems Group of the Mechanical Engineering Department. Key Competence and Experience Essential Competence and Experience Familiar with European standards for engineering, drafting and documentation Sound knowledge of standard metal machining processes Good understanding of mechanical systems, structures and mechanisms Experience in performing basic structural and thermal FEA Basic knowledge of astronomical instrumentation including their application at cryogenic temperatures Familiar with standard MS office tools Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams Good sense for team spirit Ability to analyse and resolve problems together with project managers, technical specialists and other stakeholders Ability to prepare documentation in the form of technical reports and presentations Ability to work in parallel for different projects, teams, priorities and within a matrix structure Effective and committed team player with ability to look for pragmatic solutions Excellent crossdisciplinary communication skills both oral and written Willingness to acquire new skills, develop system understanding and keep up to date with the tools used in the daily work Desirable Competence and Experience, which are not mandatory, but considered an asset Experience in design and laboratory testing of optical cryogenic instruments or subunits Experience in cryogenics and vacuum technology Familiar with specific provisions for using materials under vacuum and at very low temperature Experience in design and laboratory testing of cryogenic cooling systems Basic knowledge in functionality and operation of cryocoolers Experience in water cooling system design and installations Good knowledge of Autodesk INVENTOR and VAULT Proactive approach to contribute ideas for improvement and future developments Qualifications University degree MSc in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent educational level. Language Skills A good command of the English language oral, reading and writing is essential, and a working knowledge of German or Spanish would be an advantage. Remuneration and Contract We offer an attractive remuneration package including a competitive salary tax free, comprehensive pension scheme and medical, educational and other social benefits, as well as financial help in relocating your family and the possibility to place your childchildren in day care. The contract is for a fixed term duration of three years and is subject to successful completion of the probation period. There is a possibility of extensions subject to individual performance and organisational requirements, in particular for the ELT Programme, and as defined in the applicable policies and staff rules and regulations. Please note that the contract policy and in particular the regulations concerning fixedterm and indefinite contracts are currently under review which may lead to changes in the contractual conditions applicable to the position. For any further information, please visit ESOs conditions of employment httpswww.eso.orgpublicjobsconditionsintstaff. Duty Station The position is based in Garching, Germany. Frequent traveling to contractor sites in Europe and to construction sites in Chile is not excluded. The jobholder will be required to work at high altitudes above 3000m. Temporary or permanent transfer orand long missions to Chile might be needed. Career Path IV or V, depending on qualification and experience. Application If you are interested in working in areas of frontline science and technology and in a stimulating international environment, please visit httpwww.eso.org for further details. Applicants are invited to apply online at httpjobs.eso.org. Applications must be completed in English and should include a motivation letter and CV. Within your CV, please provide the names and contact details of three persons familiar with your work and willing to provide a recommendation letter upon request. Referees will not be contacted without your prior consent. Deadline for applications is 25.09.2021. Interviews are expected to start soon after this date. No nationality is in principle excluded, however, recruitment preference will be given to nationals of Australia, Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and Chile irrespective of gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, ethnicity or religion.
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Mechanical Engineer
2021-09-20 15:13:10| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
As a member of the Directorate of Engineering the successful candidate will work in the ESO matrix structure serving various projects and fulfilling tasks received from Project Managers. She or he will be assigned to the Telescope and Large Structures Group in the Mechanical Engineering Department and support projects, for example ALMA and ELT construction in the field of Mechanical Engineering. This includes involvement in many project phases typically consisting of design studies, contract followup, manufacturing, AIV and commissioning. The Mechanical Engineer will be involved in collaborations with mainly European companies andor consortia for the design and construction of large steel structures and optomechanical subunits of the ELT as well as support to the ALMA Antennas and transporters. Frequent visits to contractors premises and extended stays or temporary transfer to ESOs observatories in Chile are required to support contracts followup, installation, commissioning and maintenance activities. Main Duties and Responsibilities Support ALMA antenna and transporter maintenance and mechanical design activities Support ELT AIV activities in handling, installation and precision adjustment schemes for delicate equipment including safety aspects Generate and update CAD and BIM models by combining models received from contractors Mechanical design and followup of supporting structures, for example instrument mounting platforms and handling tools Develop design solutions for ELT subsystems at least to conceptual level, e.g. handling tools, auxiliary equipment and lifting devices for large optomechanical components Participate in technical reviews, progress meetings and acceptance inspections Reports to Head of the Telescope and Large Structures Group of the Mechanical Engineering Department. Key Competence and Experience Essential Competence and Experience Minimum of three years of relevant experience in mechanical design, e.g. large structures, machinery and high precision mechanisms Good working experience with a stateoftheart 3D CAD system Good knowledge of design and manufacturing processes to coordinate engineering drafting and contribute to the production of engineering documentation Basic knowledge of Finite Element Analysis program to communicate efficiently with colleagues working in such areas Excellent communication skills with a strong sense for team spirit necessary to work in an international team environment Ability to work in parallel for different projects, different teams, priorities and within a matrix structure Willingness to acquire new skills, develop a system understanding, keep uptodate with the tools used in the daily work Desirable Competence and Experience, which are not mandatory, but considered an asset Practical experience with hydraulic and cooling systems Experience with handling and lifting of large mechanical structures Industrial experience in the areas of machinery design or design of large precision systems Field experience in AIV assembly, integration, verification Experience with modern manufacturing technologies, their limitations and with stateoftheart measuring methods Sound background in European design and construction standards Familiar with commanding Autodesk Inventor, Navisworks, Revit and BIM, or similar CAD software Qualifications University degree MSc in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent educational level. Language Skills The position requires an excellent working knowledge of English written and spoken. German and Spanish would be an asset. Remuneration and Contract We offer an attractive remuneration package including a competitive salary tax free, comprehensive pension scheme and medical, educational and other social benefits, as well as financial help in relocating your family and the possibility to place your childchildren in day care. The contract is for a fixed term duration of three years and is subject to successful completion of the probation period. There is a possibility of extensions subject to individual performance and organisational requirements, in particular for the ELT Programme, and as defined in the applicable policies and staff rules and regulations. Please note that the contract policy and in particular the regulations concerning fixedterm and indefinite contracts are currently under review which may lead to changes in the contractual conditions applicable to the position. For any further information, please visit ESOs conditions of employment httpswww.eso.orgpublicjobsconditionsintstaff Duty Station The position is based in Garching, Germany. Frequent traveling to contractor sites in Europe and to construction sites in Chile is required. The jobholder will be required to work at high altitudes above 3000m. Temporary or permanent transfer orand long missions to Chile might be needed. Career Path V Application If you are interested in working in areas of frontline science and technology and in a stimulating international environment, please visit httpwww.eso.org for further details. Applicants are invited to apply online at httpjobs.eso.org. Applications must be completed in English and should include a motivation letter and CV. Within your CV, please provide the names and contact details of three persons familiar with your work and willing to provide a recommendation letter upon request. Referees will not be contacted without your prior consent. Deadline for applications is 25.09.2021. Interviews are expected to start soon after this date. No nationality is in principle excluded, however, recruitment preference will be given to nationals of Australia, Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and Chile irrespective of gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, ethnicity or religion.
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Senior Mechanical AIVAIT Engineer
2021-09-16 17:13:31| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Astroscale is looking for an experienced Mechanical AITAIV Engineer to come in and work on the next phase of our innovative debris removal missions. Following the highly successful launch of our pioneering ELSAd spacecraft we are looking forward to developing our technology and capabilities further. This role will be instrumental in the success of our AIV activities, with full responsibility for the Mechanical AIT side of things in the UK. Working alongside our existing Senior AIV Engineer you will work on every aspect of the process so be prepared to wear multiple hats... Responsibilities include Writing procedures Design of the spacecraft alongside the Mechanical CAD team Helping design our new clean room Building test beds Environmental Testing and everything else in between..... This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking for their next step in their career. The company is full of people at the top of the field in their area of specialism. There is potential for progression and as the company grows this role will become a leadership one, in charge of a team. This person must have A minimum of 5 years experience in Mechanical AIT more likely to be towards the 10 years mark... This is a must for the position Worked on every aspect of AIT from the start through to environmental testing, through a whole campaign The ability to work with other engineering teams and demonstrated experience of this Leadership experience such as a project or team lead position The willingness to get involved, be a self starter and be part of something making a difference Recruitment Agencies Please be advised we have an established PSL and speculative approaches or CVs will not be accepted
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API Publishes Fifth Edition of RP 751 Addressing the Safety, Mechanical Integrity of HF Units
2021-08-26 20:40:34| OGI
The American Petroleum Institute (API) has published the 5th Edition of API Recommended Practice (RP) 751 to assist refinery operators in implementing maintenance, integrity management and other safety programs for hydrofluoric (HF) acid alkylation units.