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Structures Engineer

Noordwijk, The Netherlands, ESA [9670]

Field(s) of expertise
Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering
Job type
Permanent
Education
Master
Deadline
Closed

About this job

ESA is looking for a Structures Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Participating in feasibility studies for the preparation of specifications and analysis of industrial proposals;
• Providing expert support to approved spacecraft and payload projects and conceptual and feasibility studies in relation to all aspects of mechanical systems and configuration, structural design, static and dynamic analyses, fracture control and mechanical testing;
• Identifying critical development problems, assisting in their resolution, which includes evaluating complete mechanical systems;
• Performing structural analysis as required to support development of structure subsystems;
• Participating in major reviews of spacecraft, launchers and payloads;
• Establishing and evaluating specifications for development and qualification of spacecraft system and subsystem structures with respect to defining requirements for environment-induced loads, model development philosophy and relevant verification methods;
• Participating in definition and execution of Agency standards and technology R&D programmes with special emphasis on mechanical system and configuration aspects, lightweight structures, structural dynamics and advanced structural materials technologies;
• Supporting activities on structural integrity, evaluation of loads during structure lifetime and their impact on overall verification, including establishing specifications, design, analysis, inspection and testing;
• Supporting concurrent design activities regarding mechanical systems aspects;
monitoring applicable scientific and technological trends and maintaining state-of-the-art expertise;
• Contributing to the dissemination of the results of activities performed and the transfer of knowledge across the Agency.

Profile

Technical competencies

• General background and specific experience in the technical domains covered by the position;
• Experience in the development and verification of space hardware;
• Project support experience in a relevant domain;
• Experience with Space Engineering Standards and their preparation and implementation;
• Understanding of related technologies, R&D trends and the industrial landscape;
• Experience in the preparation of procurement activities for technology development and innovation (statements of work, proposal evaluation, etc);
• Management and monitoring of industrial activities (interfaces with industry, reviews, etc).

Education

A Master’s degree in mechanical or aeronautical engineering is required.

Additional requirements

• Several years’ experience in the space industry in spacecraft and payload structures and structural analysis;
• Good knowledge of advanced methods of structural design, development and verification (analysis and mechanical testing) of spacecraft, payload, equipment and launchers is required;
• Experience in concurrent engineering, spacecraft conceptual/feasibility studies and interfacing with other space system disciplines would be an asset;
• Ability to deal with industrial contractors in the preparation of programmes and evaluation of proposals, with experience of spacecraft/payload reviews, ideally acquired through direct involvement with spacecraft structures and mechanical systems.

For a complete job description and to apply, click on “apply”.

The closing date for applications is 3 November 2020.

 

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We offer

The European Space Agency (ESA) is an equal opportunities employer that offers competitive salaries exempt from national income tax and excellent employment conditions, such as allowances for expatriates and relocation support.
For more information: http://www.esa.int/About_Us/Careers_at_ESA

About us

The European Space Agency (ESA) is Europe’s gateway to space. Its mission is to shape the development of Europe’s space capability and ensure that investment in space continues to deliver benefits to the citizens of Europe and the world. ESA is an international organisation with 22 Member States. By coordinating the financial and intellectual resources of its members, it can undertake programmes and activities far beyond the scope of any single European country.
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