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Chemical Propulsion Engineer
2015-06-12 13:04:40| 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 Chemical Propulsion Engineer in the Propulsion Engineering Section, Propulsion and Aerothermodynamics 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 report to the Head of the Propulsion Engineering Section, and will undertake tasks assigned by him on technical support activities for projects and monitoring of ESA research and development RD contracts. The responsibilities of the incumbent will be to undertake assignments, as delegated by and in coordination with management, as follows providing expert technical support and consultancy in spacecraft chemical propulsion various chemical propulsion technologies to the Agency project teams responsible for the development spacecraft, throughout all project phases contributing to the preparation of work plans in the areas of spacecraft propulsion in the Agencys technological programmes, with a particular contribution expected on systems and new propulsion aspects preparing and managing, from a technical perspective, ESA contracts for studies, experimental investigations and engineering development activities in space propulsion contributing to the dissemination 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 aerospace or mechanical engineering, with emphasis on spacepropulsionrelated subjects. Candidates must have several years of experience in the design and development of chemical propulsion systems and components for spacecraft applications. Preference will be given to applicants with a comprehensive system background, including an appreciation of the state of the art in space propulsion areas a good knowledge of the specialist technological areas involved in space propulsion including the assembly, integration and verification AIV and testing of propulsion systems and components experience in the definition and specification of RD activities in the space propulsion field. 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 09 July 2015. 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, Poland, 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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Interlake upgrades its steamship with diesel propulsion system
2015-06-11 01:00:00| Ship Technology
Interlake Steamship is set to upgrade its steamship SS Herbert C Jackson with a highly automated diesel propulsion system.
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Propulsion MSC Leader mf
2015-06-03 18:04:55| 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 Propulsion MSC Major Space Component Leader mf has arisen within Airbus Defence Space in Toulouse. The successful applicant will join the Mechanical Systems France department, in charge of the mechanical, thermal and propulsion for Major Satellite Components MSC on Earth Observation, Navigation and Science ENS satellites in France. In the context of institutional or export programmes and as the Thermal MSC Leader, you will be responsible for the propulsion engineering and verification of the satellites, as well as for the delivery of the propulsion subsystems, in compliance with the performancequality requirements and schedulecost commitments. In that context, you will define the propulsion subsystem specification, contribute to the propulsion supplier selection process and drive the coengineering with the supplier. You will follow the propulsion subsystem development and will also interface with the customer and launcher authorities as needed. You will be collocated within the project team and will report to both the project System Engineering Manager and the Industrial Manager as well as the propulsion MSC Manager. You will be in charge of the following activities Consolidating technical requirements Performing satellite propulsion tradeoffs Producing the propulsion module technical specifications Producing the propulsion module technical followups Supporting satellite integration Testing satellite propulsion Supporting launch campaigns Supporting LEOP and inorbit acceptance Scheduling and controlling costs. You will also contribute to the implementation of the product policy on projects and to propulsion improvement activities and the sharing of lessons learnt within the TSPET transnational team. This role will involve some travel for business 1 or 2 days 4 times a year for meetings with the customersuppliers, and 2 weeks for the launch campaign and as such you must be able to travel accordingly. We are looking for candidates with the following skills and experience Educated to an Engineering degree or equivalent, 10 years of experience in the field of satellite or product propulsion designtests, Knowledge of Satellite propulsion design, testing and operations, Team player, good communication skills, Reliability, synthesis skills, Autonomy and ability to anticipate, Negotiation level of English and intermediate level of French. Please apply online. 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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Norsepower completes new wind propulsion technology sea trials
2015-06-02 01:00:00| Ship Technology
Norsepower has successfully finished sea trials of its new wind propulsion technology for ships, Rotor Sail Solution, with Finnish Ro-Ro shipping company Bore.
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Wärtsilä develops propulsion systems compatible with EALs in US waters
2015-05-27 01:00:00| Ship Technology
Wärtsilä has developed propulsion systems that operate with environmentally acceptable lubricants (EALs), meeting the US Vessel General Permit 2013 (VGP-2013).
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