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Vega Mechanical Systems Engineer
2017-08-03 16:12:19| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Vacancy in the Directorate of Space Transportation. ESA is an equal opportunity employer, committed to achieving diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. Applications from women are encouraged. Post Vega Mechanical Systems Engineer This post is classified A2A4 on the Coordinated Organisations salary scale. Location ESRIN, Frascati, Italy Description Vega Mechanical Systems Engineer in the Vega Launcher Stages Engineering, Vega and Space Rider Development Programmes, Space Transportation Development Department, Directorate of Space Transportation. Duties Under the authority of the Vega Launcher Stages Engineering Manager, the postholder will be involved in Vega development and exploitation activities. Under Vega Development, the range of activities encompasses the development of VegaC, VegaE and relevant Vega spinoffs, in the field of primary cold structures with particular focus on small spacecraft mission service SSMS dispenser activities. Specific responsibilities will include managing the technical activities related to the design, development, qualification, assembly, integration, testing, acceptance, flight and postflight of the mechanical systems within the abovementioned scope of activities main tasks include the following contributions to tradeoff analysis at mechanical systems level, in particular regarding subsystemsequipment layout, and recurrent and nonrecurrent cost aspects apportioning technical requirements from system level to mechanical subsystems, defining the relevant internal and external interface specifications, from launch system down to launcher system subsystems, launch base, and launch range drafting statements of work evaluating industrial offers, negotiating industrial contracts and evaluating industry deliverables preparing and implementing the main project milestones, including specific project reviews at system and subsystem levels, within the area of responsibility supporting the Vega Launcher Stages Engineering team in the design and qualification of structural elements of liquid propulsion systems tanks, vessels and solid rocket motor casing. Under Vega Exploitation, the range of activities encompasses technical management of the mechanical systems in Vega Production. Duties will notably include monitoring the manufacture and acceptance of Vega elements, ensuring compliance of the missionspecific configuration with the product qualification range technical guidance for dealing with flight anomaliesnonconformance and assessing requests for waiversdeviations assessing the evolving definition ECP of mechanical systems and their possible impact on the Vega launch vehicles qualification status following up the technical activities related to dealing with componentmaterial obsolescence and actions aimed at reducing recurrent costs during the exploitation phase. Technical competencies Multidisciplinary knowledge of area of responsibility Knowledge of cost and schedule aspects related to area of responsibility Knowledge of other technical domains with interfaces to own area of responsibility Space system development and PA standards Complex project risk management processes ESA and industrial development, verification and procurement processes Behavioural competencies Multidisciplinary knowledge of area of responsibility Communication Knowledge of cost and schedule aspects related to area of responsibility Knowledge of other technical domains with interfaces to own area of responsibility Space system development and PA standards Complex project risk management processes Planning organisation Problem solving Responsible decisionmaking Results orientation Teamwork Additional requirements Consolidated experience within the European launchers sector is an asset, preferably coupled with familiarity with one or more space transportation spinoff applications atmospheric reentry andor small spacecraft missions. Education Applicants for this post should have a Masters degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant engineering field, with a strong background in the design, development, assembly, integration, testing and acceptance of mechanical systems for space transportation applications. Other information For behavioural competencies expected from ESA staff in general, please refer to the ESA Competency Framework. The working languages of the Agency are English and French. A good knowledge of one of these is required. Knowledge of another Member State language would be an asset. The Agency may require applicants to undergo selection tests. The closing date for applications is 7 September 2017. If you require support with your application due to a disability, please email contact.human.resourcesesa.int. Please note that applications are only considered from nationals of one of the following States Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and Canada and Slovenia. Priority will first be 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. Apply HERE
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