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Thermal Engineer
2014-07-29 13:42:13| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Directorate of Technical and Quality Management The European Space Agency is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women POST Thermal Engineer in the Thermal Control Section, Thermal Division, Mechanical Engineering Department, Directorate of Technical and Quality Management. This post is classified in the A2A4 grade band of the Coordinated Organisations salary scale. LOCATION ESTEC, Noordwijk The Netherlands. DUTIES The postholder will work within a group providing technical support to various programmes in the field of Thermal Control. The main contributions by the incumbent to the work of the group will entail providing thermal support to Agency projects e.g. ESAs Earth Observation, Science, Telecommunication and Navigation Programmes and to early feasibility and definition studies e.g. in the frame of ESAESTECs Concurrent Design Facility for spacecraft and payloads, including identifying critical development problems and assisting in their resolution executing analyses as required to support the thermal subsystem definition participating in thermal testing activities in support of these projects and correlating analysis and test results eviewing and evaluating thermal control subsystems of Agency projects participating in the definition and implementation of the ESA Technology Research and Development Programmes and in the European Harmonisation activities, with emphasis on advanced thermal hardware technologies participating in the evaluation of industrial proposals and project reviews participating in ECSS standardisation activities in the thermal engineering domain contributing to the diffusion of the results of the activities performed and the transfer of knowledge across the Agency. QUALIFICATIONS Applicants for this post should have a Masters degree or equivalent qualification in physics or thermalmechanical engineering. A good knowledge of thermal systems and their interfaces to the spacecraft system is essential. This should include knowledge of conceptual design and the related analysis activities, thermal control materials and components, integration of thermal hardware, testing at component, subassembly, subsystem and system level. Several years of relevant experience is requested. Solid experience with thermal analysis tools such as ESATANTMS is required. Knowledge of and experience in developing spacerelated thermal hardware such as advanced thermal insulation, thermal energy storage, heat rejection technologies, etc. would be an asset. Candidates should have good interpersonal and communication skills. They should have the ability to work autonomously, effectively and cooperatively in a diverse and international team environment and to define and implement solutions in line with team and individual objectives and project deadlines. In addition, applicants should have good analytical, organisational and reporting skills, a proactive attitude to solving problems and an interest in innovative technologies. The working languages of the Agency are English and French. A good knowledge of one of these two languages is required together with a working knowledge of the other language. Knowledge of another member state language is an asset. CLOSING DATE The closing date for applications is 08 September 2014. Applications from external candidates for this position should preferably be made online at the ESA Web Site www.esa.intcareers. Those unable to apply online should submit their CV to the Head of the Human Resources Division, ESTEC, Keplerlaan 1, 2201 AZ Noordwijk ZH The Netherlands. The Agency may require applicants to undergo selection tests. Under ESA Regulations, the age limit for recruitment is 55. Please note that applications are only considered from nationals of one of the following States Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and Canada. Priority will be first given to internal candidates and secondly to external candidates from underrepresented member states. In accordance with the European Space Agencys security procedures and as part of the selection process, successful candidates will be required to undergo basic screening before appointment.
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