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Space Materials Test Engineer in Non Metallic Materials and Processes
2015-06-15 11:04:19| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
For one of our main customers ESAESTEC, we are currently looking for Engineering Project Support for NonMetallic Materials and Processes Tasks and Responsibilities Testing of adhesive bonding systems and processes, including adhesives applications for metals and nonmetallic materials. Selection of specific adhesives for specific end uses e.g. extreme temperature applications, integrity under thermal loads. Performing general failure analysis of materials and assemblies with emphasis on adhesion issues. Evaluation of surface treatments and its effects on bonding systems. Longterm durability of adhesive joints. Surface modification and analysis due to space environmental effects like atomic oxygen and plasma effects. Performing materials qualification programmes for nonmetallic materials and analysis. Stabilisation and degradation analysis of nonmetallic materials under space environmental conditions. Producing clear and professional reports as specified for the task. Supporting the inclusion of results in internal databases. Experience and education a PhD or Master degree in materials science, materials physicschemistry or a related field together with a good working knowledge of materials process technology and a good understanding of physics. good familiarity with advanced surface analysis techniques XPS, AFM, Raman, TOFSIMS, SEM EDXWDX, FIB a strong background on other advanced materials characterisation techniques with specific emphasis in thermal analysis techniques. experience carrying out RD studies to understand behaviour of materials under extreme environments such as space. familiarity and understanding of ESA PA requirements ECSS as well as ISO17025 requirements Experience in one or more of the following techniques is also required Thermal analysis Differential scanning calorimetry DSC, temperaturemodulated DSC, dynamic mechanical thermal testing DMTA, thermo gravimetric analysis TGA, TMA, DEA, coupled thermal analysis, LFA, DDS etc. Materials characterisation techniques Optical microscopy, scanning electron microscopy SEM, atomic force microscopy AFM, IR UV spectroscopy, thermooptical characterisations as well as surface sensitive techniques like ESCA. Maintenance of the relevant test equipment. The Contractor shall ensure that the equipment under his responsibility is kept in an operational state and shall ensure that all necessary routine calibration and maintenance activities are carried out. Candidates must have proficiency in the English language a good knowledge of another member state language is seen to be an asset. About ATG Europe For more than 30 years, ATG Europe has been recognized as a leading contracting company supporting the European Aerospace industry. We are a truly international organization, hosting more than twenty different nationalities. We are always looking for highly educated, talented and ambitious employees, who feel at home in a diverse international working environment. ATG Europe employees are engaged in innovative projects performing to high standards and utilizing the full extent of their professional knowledge. Interested? Submit your CV and personal details through our website or send your application directly to recruitmentatgeurope.com. We encourage you to submit your CV in the Europass format. Click here to create a Europass CV. Security Check The selected candidate shall be subject to a general security screening within the boundary of the legal constraints in force. The security screening applies to the following actions The candidates degrees and certificates shall be verified for authenticity with the issuing school, college or university The candidate will be requested to sign a statement of good conduct declaring that heshe has no criminal record.
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