Summary
An opportunity for an experienced propulsion engineer to work onsite at ESTEC for Telespazio VEGA UK in the D/TEC Directorate supporting the activities for studies, experimental investigations and engineering developments in advanced propulsion.
Objective
Providing expert technical support in Propulsion for Spacecraft (chemical propulsion) and for Launchers (liquid and solid propulsion) to the Agency’s project teams responsible for the development of spacecraft and launchers, throughout all the project phases.
Responsibilities / Duties
The successful candidate can expect to be involved in the following:
- Supporting Agency feasibility and project definition studies, preparatory programmes and approved projects in the field of chemical propulsion;
- Definition and execution of the Agency’s technology programmes;
- Contribution to the overseeing activities of the Directorate of Technology, Engineering and Quality;
- Harmonisation with other ESA and national developments and monitoring of applicable development trends;
- Feasibility, preparatory programmes and approved projects in the field of chemical propulsion, including CDF participation;
- Assessment and development of chemical propulsion novel propulsion concepts (e.g. Nuclear and Airbreathing technologies);
- Assessment and development of relevant advanced propulsion methods, processes and concepts (MEMS propulsion, Green Propulsion, Advanced Manufacturing etc);
- Configuration/system design of chemical propulsion systems including the initiation of appropriate critical technology developments (coordinating support by other D/TEC sections);
- Establishment and promotion of design and engineering standards in the area of chemical propulsion;
- Undertaking programmes of basic experimental research and evaluation/qualification testing in the chemical propulsion in the ESA Propulsion Laboratory at ESTEC.
Qualifications / Experience
- University Master’s degree, or equivalent, in aerospace or mechanical engineering with emphasis in space propulsion related subjects.
Essential Skills
- Proven experience in the design, development and/or testing of chemical propulsion systems and/or components for spacecraft and/or launcher applications.
- A good knowledge of other specialist technological areas involved in space propulsion i.e. materials, thermal, mechanical.
Qualities
- Ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team within the boundaries of assigned tasks and a stringent schedule;
- Experience in an international team.
- Fluency in English.
- Candidate should also possess very good interpersonal skills, be well-organised, pro-active, self-motivated and able to work effectively in a matrix structure.
Further Details
All roles within Telespazio VEGA have a defined closing date, however if a successful candidate is found before the advert expires the role will be closed early. We would therefore advise any candidate to apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
Closing Date for applications is 3rd July 2020.
Location of the position is ESTEC, Noordwijk
To apply : Please send your CV and covering letter to careers@telespazio.com
By sending your CV to careers@telespazio.com you give your consent for Telespazio VEGA to hold and process your personal information for the purpose of the application.
Benefits
Competitive Package, covering salary, generous holiday allowance, training plan and more
Security
In line with Asylum & Immigration Legislation, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the EU. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process. Furthermore, in view of the nature of the work the company is in, all potential employees will undergo stringent reference and identity checks.