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Senior Structural and Mechanical Systems Engineer
2015-05-01 12:05:59| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Our space client is looking for motivated, mechanical engineer to help to shape and influence the current and future flight spacecraft structures and mechanical systems. You will be working as a part of the project systems team for spacecraft layout and structure technical and development aspects and leading the mechanical design, analysis and test team. The role is varied and dependent upon the project size and phase. It will require the engineer to have good team working and communication skills and be able to present proposals, trades and design solutions to the management or customers in a confident manner You will report to the Structure and Mechanical Systems Functional Leader and will be mentored through spacecraft structural and mechanical systems proposals, developments by Senior and Principal engineers within the department. Key Tasks Senior Structural and Mechanical Systems Engineer Technical lead of structural and or MTP system Mechanical, Thermal, Propulsion design, analysis and test team for both inhouse and externally managed projects. Review of proposed structural and mechanical system designs ensuring that they are fit for purpose and that risks are identified and managed appropriately. Defining and organising appropriate structural and MTP development and qualification plans. Identification and management of structural and MTP risks through the programme, in support of the project manager. Managing analytical models of structures and sub systems under investigation and validation of numerical analyses. Developing environmental envelope specifications from launch documentation, analysis and test data. Management of structural and system mass budgets, estimating Centre of G positions and moments of inertia. Reviewing designs in terms of appropriate materials and surface treatments for mechanical component design. Leading offsite, normally national but sometimes international environmental test campaigns. Developing and maintaining appropriate schedule and budget for the structural and mechanical systems activities with the missions Project Manager, reporting any deviances from the agreed plan. Management of MTP requirements from customer specification down to subsystem and hardware requirements and subsequent compliance statement and validation plan. Management of equipment mechanical qualification status and disposition of mechanical NCRs and waivers. Qualifications A good 1st Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent. Experience Use of software packages including Smart Office, 3D CAD system. Proven and demonstrable analytical or design experience. Background in Spacecraft structure or other lightweight structures and subsystems. Experience in a high precision, high value and low volume environment. Exposure to spacecraft development and qualification planning. Good team working skills. Work package management.
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