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Mechanisms Engineer
2017-10-20 17:11:34| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Description Mechanisms Engineer in the Mechanisms Section, Structure and Mechanisms Division, Mechanical Department, Directorate of Technology, Engineering and Quality. The postholder will report to the Head of the Mechanisms Section. Duties The Sections main activities cover the following technical areas space mechanisms such as for deployment and pointing or holddown and release, solar array drives, and reaction wheels, tribology, pyrotechnics, and space mechanical systems for satellites and launchers. Duties will include establishing relevant technology development requirements under the Agencys basic and supporting technology programmes defining, initiating and monitoring appropriate industrial research and development activities providing support to projects, programmes and general studies participating in project reviews and procurement package evaluations identifying critical development problems and assisting in their resolution, as well as assessing mechanisms development and verification test programmes monitoring applicable technological trends and maintaining stateoftheart expertise in the relevant domains pursuing product developments for science and commercial space market applications in the field of space mechanisms fostering new application areas for multidisciplinary mechanical systems, placing emphasis on innovative concepts, cuttingedge technologies and system architectures that can lead to potential breakthroughs in mission capabilities defining relevant infrastructure requirements in terms of testing, standards and numerical simulation contributing to dissemination of the results of the activities performed and the transfer of knowledge across the Agency. Duties may also include supporting other activities within the postholders field of competence. Technical competencies General background and specific experience in the technical domains covered by the position Handson hardware experience Understanding of related technologies, RD trends and the industrial landscape Project support experience in a relevant domain Experience with laboratory or field testing of relevant technical equipment Preparation of procurement activities for technology development and innovation e.g. statements of work, proposal evaluation Experience in the management and monitoring of industrial activities and reviews Space Engineering Standards, preparation and implementation Behavioural competencies Communication Innovation Creativity Teamwork Problem Solving Continuous Learning Education Applicants for this post should have a Masters degree or equivalent qualification in mechanical or aeronautical engineering or a similar field, with several years experience in the development of mechanisms for space or aeronautical applications. Additional requirements Knowledge of space tribology, ball bearings, electrical motors and sensors is required. In addition, experience in one or more of the following fields of expertise will be considered a strong asset Design, analysis and test of control laws for open and closed loop mechanisms driven by electric actuators, including prediction of related microvibrations Verification, through simulation and test, of the pointing performance of mechanisms driven by electric actuators when subjected to spacecraft microvibrations Multibodymultidisciplinary simulations of complex mechanism systems, their kinematics and non linear coupling with flexible structures Electromagnetic device design, modelling and optimisation, with emphasis on electric motors and actuators for space applications. Apply HERE
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Senior Spacecraft Mechanisms Engineer
2016-09-13 12:04:54| 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 Senior Spacecraft Mechanisms Engineer has arisen within Airbus Defence Space Limited in Stevenage. You will be responsible for detailed design, development and verification activities under limited supervision of high reliability, complex space mechanisms for both telecoms spacecraft and science missions You will work closely with senior team members to continue development of knowledge of space mechanism design and verification Some delegation and supervision of junior engineers Mentoring and knowledge transfer to less experienced and junior members of the team. The successful candidate will be subject to security clearance in order to undertake related work in accordance with business needs. Your main tasks and responsibilities will include Understanding and working to a detailed technical specification. Under limited supervision, perform mechanisms related design, analyses and tradeoffs. Preparation of reports for management, project and department. Carry out tradeoffs and preliminary concept designs for early phase science studies. Develop and maintain excellent customer working relationships. Assist in preparation of technical elements for bids and proposals. Support other Airbus Defence and Space departments on studies e.g. ENS and ESA Phase A studies. Support existing projects within Airbus Defence and Space in a Mechanisms Expert role, when required. Authoring of clear and concise technical reports and processes, demonstrating a clear understanding of mechanism design, manufacture and test. Contribute to work packages to ensure tasksactivities are completed on time, on cost and on quality. Support the project responsible engineer RE during development, qualification and acceptance verification and validation. Work closely with the project manager to ensure schedule and budgets are closely adhered to. 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 Engineering Degree in Mechanical Engineering with experience in the SpaceAerospace or AutomotiveF1 industry would be appreciated. Proven experience working with Complex, high reliability Mechanisms. A sound working knowledge of Motors, Gearboxes, Tribology and understanding the selection of Materials for harsh environments. Ability to do hand calculations for stress and thermal. Basic electrical knowledge, particularly working with Ohms Law. Experience of environmental and functional testing. Hands on design experience of 3D CAD tools and other engineering tools. Excellent presentation and communication skills. Fluency in English. Please apply for this vacancy on line at our careers site www.jobs.airbusgroup.com with your CV attached. By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus Group using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus Group. 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. To apply click here
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Electro mechanisms Design and Studies Engineer mf
2016-04-25 13:07:39| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
A vacancy for an Electro mechanisms Design and Studies Engineer mf has arisen within Airbus Defence and Space in Toulouse. You will join the Thermal Product Eurostar CI Mechanism department and will be in charge of the specification, design and predevelopment of electromechanisms. You will be responsible for ensuring that analyses of kinematic and dynamic aspects are performed, with CAE supports. Key aspects of this will include studying the costs and controlling the schedule. Within this context, your main tasks and responsibilities will include Developing space mechanisms integrated inside a project for which Toulouse is prime contractor, in any BU Telecom, Earth Observation Science. predevelopment activities, implementation of detailed design analyses, procurement and qualification coordinating manufacturing and assembly activities, Leading relying on various Airbus Defence and Space resources drawing office, analyses, integration, etc., Answering to ITTs analysing understanding requirements, reviewing candidate solutions architecture and technologies, issuing bid packages to possible suppliers, evaluatingTEB proposals concerning the technical, industrial and cost aspects coordinating the preparation of proposals with Airbus Defence and Space technical supports, cost aspects and commercial officers, Supporting the engineers in charge of equipment procurement within the Airbus Defence and Space BUs technical expertise, preparation and participation in reviews with the customers and the suppliers the preparation shall be substantiated by the analysis of the proposed solution provided in the data package, the performance summary and verification of compliance with regards to the specifications, identifying critical items, identifying possible solutions and implementing them in agreement with the customer and the supplier defining and controlling the developed work plan, Participating in the RD effort by means of a constant technological watch and activities proposal, internally funded, or funded by agencies, linked with specialised laboratories within Small Medium Companies e.g. motors and sensor suppliers, Participating in development of the CoC by participating with building common tools and having technical exchanges with colleagues from the UK and Germany promoting local activities by proposing presentations or papers to workshops, symposiums, etc. This role will involve business travel once a month in Europe and as such you must be able to travel accordingly. As the successful candidate, you will be able to demonstrate some of the following skills and experience Engineering or similar university 5year degree, ideally in Mechanical Engineering Initial experience in engineering activities related to electro mechanics, electro technics, robotics andor mechanisms, Ideally, knowledge of the following technologies and areas guiding ball bearing and lubrication, actuators electrical motors, piezoelectric and measurement technologies, together with electrical drivecommand aspects, High technical capabilities and motivation concerning the design of mechanisms, Ability to propose, analyse and implement innovative concepts, Ability to manage small functional teams and projects, Ability to multitask activities several small projects to deal with in parallel Advanced level of English and intermediate level of French. Please apply online. To apply click here
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OneWeb Mechanical Engineer, Mechanisms Designer mf
2016-03-21 18:09:02| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Airbus Defence and Space is a division of the Airbus Group formed by combining the business activities of Cassidian, Astrium and Airbus Military. This 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 Mechanical Engineer, Mechanisms Designer mf has arisen within Airbus Defence Space in Toulouse. The OneWeb project aims to provide permanent and affordable web connectivity throughout the world. Airbus Defence Space was selected by OneWeb as a partner for developing and producing a new generation of 900 satellites, leading to a revolutionary change in our Space industry and creating the first mass production of satellites in history. Within the French subsidiary of the Airbus OneWeb Satellites Joint Venture, your main tasks and responsibilities will include Being the Design engineer for spacecraft mechanisms hardware throughout the entire life cycle design, procurement, manufacturing, testing, integration, Designing mechanism components and performing inprocess hand calculationslight analysis as design verification, Creating CAD models and drawings of spacecraft mechanisms hardware, Developing mechanism test plans and procedures TVAC, random vibration, torqueforce testing, deployment, separation supporting mechanism testing operations and posttest data analysis, Working with mechanism hardware inhouse teams or vendors during analysis, procurement, manufacturing and testing activities, Creating and maintaining mechanism design documentation specifications, CAD models, analysis, drawings, parts lists, test plans, test reports. This role will involve some travel for business 20 of the time, worldwide and as such you must be able to travel accordingly. We are looking for candidates with the following skills and experience Educated to a degree level or equivalent, 5 years of experience in engineering activities related to electro mechanics, electro technics, robotics andor mechanisms, Ideally, experience in mechanism design, including actuators, motors, dampers, deployable systems, hinges, release devices, bearings, springs, geared systems, lubrication, etc., Knowledge of CAD modelling and drafting tools, including Solidworks, Catia, ProECreo, NX, or equivalent, Ideally Experience with spacecraft separation systems Experience with solar array release and deployment systems Experience with electromechanical devices including control electronics Proficiency with mechanisms analysis tools, including ADAMS or equivalent Handson experience developing satellite hardware or prototypes in multidisciplinary team environment Interpersonal skills to drive projects within an international environment, Excellent communication and coordination skills, Proactive and independent approach, ability to make decisions, Negotiation level of English French would be a plus. Please apply online for this vacancy with your CV attached in English. 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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Principal Product Assurance Engineer Mechanisms
2016-03-01 20:07:29| 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 Principal Product Assurance Engineer Mechanisms has arisen within the Mechanisms and Cryogenic Coolers Group of Airbus Defence Space in Stevenage. Spacecraft Mechanisms are Single Point Failures and, as such, are designed, manufactured and tested to the most rigorous standards. As the Principal Product Assurance Engineer in the Mechanisms Group you will be responsible for ensuring that our exacting quality requirements both from Airbus and its Customers are implemented and maintained at all levels of the product lifecycle, from parts and subassembly procurement through to final equipment delivery. Your main tasks and responsibilities will include The Principal PA Engineer will either prepare, chair and run, or will actively participate and contribute to all levels of Gate review conducted on the mechanisms and the procured subassemblies, whether this be from the initial design phase for new product development, e.g. PDR, CDR or for generic equipment repeat builds, EQSR, MRR, MPCB, MIP, TRR, TRB, DRB. You will be responsible for the management, control, and disposition of all NonConformances in accordance with Airbus Procedures and Systems and any specific customer requirements including first and second closure, lessons learnt, and risk analysis. Working as part of a small dedicated equipment team with the Product Manager, Responsible Engineer, and other supporting disciplines, you will possess excellent communication and facilitation skills which enable you to interface at all levels, internally within Airbus Defence and Space nationally and internationally and with internal and external suppliers and customers. The Principal PA Engineer will also be responsible for the day to day supervision and guidance of the PA team within the Mechanisms Group, and for supporting the Mechanisms Group Head as part of the first line team. On a monthly basis you will produce a quality report and a nonconformance analysis report. You will monitor or produce metrics as deemed relevant or necessary, and will participate in the monthly business reviews. Whilst actively supporting the production and supply of Spacecraft Mechanisms within a small dedicated team, the Principal PA Engineer must have the confidence and strength of character to always put Quality First. 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 Degree in a related Engineering discipline Electrical or Mechanical. Strong experience as a Quality Professional in the Space, Aerospace, Defence or related industry. Proven Product Assurance Quality Assurance experience on Complex Electronics and Mechanical based systems. Knowledge of Quality Systems and Standards. Knowledge of Space Programmes and ECSS standards. Project life cycle reviews Design, in process, manufacture and test. Good communication and facilitation skills. Ability to lead a small team, organise and motivate staff. Please apply for this vacancy on line at our careers site www.jobs.airbusgroup.com with your CV attached. To apply click here
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