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Space Science Mission Systems Engineer
2015-06-24 15:04:58| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Airbus Defence and Space is a division of Airbus Group formed by combining the business activities of Cassidian, Astrium and Airbus Military. The new division is Europes number one defence and space enterprise, the second largest space business worldwide and among the top ten global defence enterprises. It employs some 40,000 employees generating revenues of approximately 14 billion per year. A vacancy for a Space Science Mission Systems Engineer has arisen within Airbus Defence Space in Stevenage. TechnicalSystems expert for future Space Science missions, as the successful applicant, you will be responsible for proposals, typically to ESA or other Agencies, and subsequent development of overall missionsystems design in feasibility studies for future space science and Earth Observation missions. You will take a leading role in these proposals and studies, and in the development of mission concepts and architectures. You will join a small team and be expected to develop overall business strategies within Airbus in relation to these missions, and define and lead associated RD activities. You will be responsible to identify potential innovative technical approaches and maintain balance with preferred customer solutions. You will be subject to UK National Security Clearance in order to undertake related work in accordance with business needs. Your main tasks and responsibilities will include Generating new mission concepts System performance modelling Development of mission and spacecraft designs Leading and contributing to proposals Leading related RD activities and carrying out RD studies and developments Carrying out customer studies eg for ESA Bullet points to be used. This role will involve some travel for business and as such you must be able to travel accordingly. We are looking for candidates with the following skills and experience Educated to Master level or equivalent in Physics, Aerospace, Engineering or a related discipline and preferably graduated with a MSc or a PhD in relevant discipline. Experience of space mission, of space projects, space craft or space instrument design is mandatory. Good written and oral presentation skills and good customer management ability are necessary. Problems solving skills and capacity to think at systems level and to solve complex issues are mandatory. An ability to lead a team and to be proactive is required. Being innovative and having a creative approach is an asset for this role. Fluency in English is mandatory. Please apply on line for this vacancy using your eRecruiting profile with your CV attached. Airbus Group is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief. Airbus Group Recruitment Centre To apply click here
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