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Senior Mechanical Structural Design Engineer

2019-01-29 18:29:57| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Senior Mechanical Structural Design Engineer Workplace Forres, Invernesshire Travel Occasional within Europe Salary Competitive Negotiable, relocation assistance equity options Orbex is a wellfunded emerging and innovative European space launch company. It is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer for an exciting spaceflight development role based in Forres Invernesshire at our new engineering and manufacturing centre. We are looking for an experienced and motivated Mechanical Structural Design Engineer to work on a new class of orbital space launch vehicle. The system you will work on will be a critical, integral part of the main structure of the launch vehicle. You will probably be a highly experienced aerospacemotorsport composites engineer, working in an environment that rarely gives you a chance to see your work in action. You will be eager for a fast paced opportunity that offers exceptional freedom and responsibility, as well as the chance to create a critical system on a European space launch vehicle. Your responsibilities as the Mechanical Structural Design Engineer will include Design, analysis and manufacturing of structural elements for the Orbex launch vehicle Testing qualification programme development and execution Maintaining and updating structuresrelated design documents Internal and external production and materials liaison Requirements of the Mechanical Structural Design Engineer 48 years of experience in airframe, motorsport or spacecraft structural design Understanding of parts design and total subsystem relations Understanding of metals and composite materials Sealing, joints and tribology in under pressures and thermal loads Detailed understanding of loads, stress, thermal, fatigue and radiation cycles General production and additive manufacturing experience CAD experience, ideally Solidworks CFD experience, Ansys preferred Minimum of a bachelors degree in aerospace, mechanical or structural engineering 46 years of composite manufacturing experience in aerospace or similar environment A creative, lateral thinker, able to solve problem pragmatically Able to find innovative solutions to complete mechanical and structural problems Fluency in use of CAD FEA systems A flexible and dedicated mindset English language skills. We are looking for experienced candidates who can demonstrate they get things done with a pragmatic attitude and reliable results. In this role we expect a lot of practical, handson engagement with suppliers and a wide degree of flexibility and responsibility to achieve a specific outcome. For the right candidates they offer a benefits package that includes the opportunity to earn an equity stake in the company. You must be a European citizen, from a country that is a signatory to the MTCR convention. You may be required to undergo security screening. If this role interests you please send your CV or contact recruitmentorbex.space

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Senior FPGA Engineer

2019-01-28 17:29:49| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

The Senior FPGA Engineer is responsible to the Head of Hardware Engineering for executing allocated FPGA Work Packages within agreed cost, time and quality constraints. The Senior FPGA Engineer is responsible for demonstrating that the developed product meets all specified product and customer requirements, by Analysing requirements, specifying and documenting the FPGA solution and work breakdown. Preparing FPGA architectural and detailed designs and documentation. FPGA design generation and implementation. FPGA design verification. Integration of FPGAs onto the target platform. Providing FPGA technical support. Controlling and reviewing work of the members of their team where a team exists. Supporting the company FPGA development process and procedure updates. All FPGAs are designed, developed, integrated and tested in accordance with Clients Defence and Space standards all supporting documents are produced in accordance with Clients Defence and Space standards. Appropriate processes and methodologies are used to design and deliver allocated FPGA development work packages meeting cost, time and quality targets, agreed with their development team leader. Technical design decisions are made within the context of known practices, established precedents and acquired technical expertise. The costbenefits of design possibilities are understood, and that judgement calls can be made based on them The provision of technical guidance to fellow team members in at least one major tool or technique used by Client Success of both internal and external design reviews and project reviews throughout the development life cycle. The support of the design and development of critical components where decisions may have a significant impact on project timescales. Customer liaison, by representing Clients Defence and Space on project related technical matters at Stakeholder meetings. Design and Development by taking a technical role as a Prime on a critical component where necessary. Report to Team Leader appropriate Technical interface to Customers Effective collaboration with other engineering disciplines to agree specifications and to carry out integration and test Coordinate own time management with regard to project task milestones The focus of the job is Operational delivery of project funded Work Packages. Analytical To identify and isolate errors in the FPGA or integrated target platform, their likely causes and solutions. Ingenuity To work autonomously on a complete FPGA design from concept to delivery. This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Companys success, reputation and sustainable growth. As the successful candidate, you will have Experience of FPGA design implementation for communications equipment or equivalent Excellent FPGA development process knowledge Experienced engineer, fully versed in design methodologies for your field Experienced engineer with good FPGA development process knowledge Good understanding of requirements capture, and of work package definition and estimation Experience of FPGA design and implementation Recent design experience of devices from Altera Microsemi Xilinx Excellent communication, both oral and written Adaptability to deliver successfully both autonomously and as a team Proficient in VHDL a simulation and FPGA synthesis tool. Beneficial Recent experience of using several of the following toolsdevelopment environments o Altera Quartus II o Mentor ModelSim o MicroSemi Libero IDE o Microsemi Libero SoC o Xilinx Vivado Due to the nature of work undertaken, incumbents of these positions are required to meet special nationality rules and therefore these vacancies are only open to sole British Citizens. Applicants who meet this criteria will also be required to undergo security clearance vetting, if not already security cleared to a minimum SC level This role is based at Airbus Defence and Space offices, Newport, South Wales, with occasional requirements for business travel within the UK and abroad Airbus is a global leader in aeronautics, space and related services. In 2017, it generated revenues of 67 billion and employed a workforce of around 130,000. Airbus offers the most comprehensive range of passenger airliners from 100 to more than 600 seats. Airbus is also a European leader providing tanker, combat, transport and mission aircraft, as well as Europes number one space enterprise and the worlds second largest space business. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions worldwide. Our people work with passion and determination to make the world a more connected, safer and smarter place. Taking pride in our work, we draw on each others expertise and experience to achieve excellence. Our diversity and teamwork culture propel us to accomplish the extraordinary on the ground, in the sky and in space. Apply HERE

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Senior Propulsion Engineer

2019-01-27 20:30:47| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Senior Propulsion Engineer Location Inverness Forres Travel Occasional within Europe Salary Competitive Negotiable with equity options and relocation assistance Start date March ASAP 2019 Orbex is a new European space launch company with backing from several of Europes largest venture capital investors. We are recruiting a forwardthinking senior propulsion design engineer for an exciting spaceflight development role based in Forres Inverness at its new Engineering and Manufacturing centre. We are seeking a motivated, highly experienced rocket engine fluid systems design engineer to work on propulsion systems for an orbital space launch vehicle. You will have the opportunity to become an integral part of a senior team of highly dedicated engineers working to develop and implement an entirely novel propulsion system. You will probably be a highly experienced aerospace propulsion engineer, working in a slowmoving environment that rarely gives you a chance to see your work in action. You will be eager for a fastpaced opportunity that offers exceptional freedom and responsibility, as well as the chance to create a critical component on a European space launch vehicle. We expect you to be technically wellfounded within the propulsion field and your qualificationsexperience base will likely contain several of these points Design, analysis, optimization and testing of fluid systems for biprop and coldgas propulsion systems. EngineTPA cycle design and optimization. Propulsion and tank system modelization and software model development Twophase injection optimization Combustion processes analysis and modelling Isovalve characteristics design and developmentselection Microgravity fluid management systems design. Lowpressure fluid transfer systems design. Testing qualification programme development and execution Technical support of operational campaigns Systems engineering Design documentation production Required Experience Essential Minimum of a bachelors degree in aerospace engineering or a related field Biprop rocket engine propulsion experience, pressure fed and closed cycle systems preferable Cryogenic propellants, materials compatibility and sealing technology Turbomachinery operations knowledge and cryogenic experience preferable Designs for cryogenic fluids, including liquid oxygen. Fluid system software experience, preferably EcosimPro CAD CFD experience, Solidworks Ansys preferred Additive manufacturing experience Bipropturbomachinery ground testing and qualification including ground support equipment and test facility design Desirable 48 years of rocket engine, fluid systems andor turbomachinery hardware development experience Fluency in use of CAD CFD techniques to model and analyse fluid systems Strong communication skills A flexible and dedicated mindset We are looking for an experienced candidate who can demonstrate he she get things done with a pragmatic attitude and reliable results. Your track record will be important. For the right candidate they offer a benefits package that includes the opportunity to earn an equity stake in the company plus relocation assistance where appropriate. You must be a European citizen, from a country that is a signatory to the MTCR convention. You may be required to undergo security screening. If this role interests you please send your profile to recruitmentorbex.space

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