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Chemical Propulsion Engineer
2020-06-15 12:11:50| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Position Reference 618 RHEA Group is a growing international company, focusing on providing innovative, marketready solutions and services in our key sectors of Space and Security for both commercial and institutional customers. We employ over 500 staff working across 10 different countries. We work with distinguished clients such as the European Space Agency, EUMETSAT, NATO, European Commission, Canadian Government and national space agencies. When you work for RHEA, you will have the opportunity to work alongside some of the best talented minds and experts in our industries, either working at our clients sites on some of the most exciting space missions or on cuttingedge projects in security, concurrent design, data and ground systems within our own offices. To attract the best candidates, RHEA offers our employees competitive remuneration packages, unique career opportunities, individualised training and development programmes and local relocation support to take the stress out moving to another country or city. We are recruiting now. We understand your concerns during this period of a global pandemic and we will work with you, at your pace ensuring your questions are answered and maximum flexibility is offered. We are currently looking for a Chemical Propulsion Engineer to work in the beautiful city of Noordwijk. Tasks and Activities The scope of work will include Providing expert technical support in Propulsion for Spacecraft chemical propulsion and for Launchers liquid and solid propulsion to the Agencys project teams responsible for the development of spacecraft and launchers, throughout all the project phases. Supporting the activities for studies, experimental investigations and engineering developments in spacecraft and launcher propulsion components, equipment, subsystems, systems. Supporting the activities for studies, experimental investigations and engineering developments in advanced propulsion components, equipment, subsystems, systems, such as nuclear propulsion, solarthermal upper stages, Airbreathing Propulsion, Advanced Chemical Systems, MEMS etc. Support in the following activities provision of specialised support to Agency feasibility and project definition studies, preparatory programmes and approved projects in the field of chemical propulsion participation in the definition and execution of the Agencys technology programmes contribution to the overseeing activities of the Technical and Quality Management Directorate harmonisation with other ESA and national developments and monitoring of applicable development trends provision of specialised support to 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 the configurationsystem design of chemical propulsion systems including the initiation of appropriate critical technology developments coordinating support by other DTEC sections establishment and promotion of design and engineering standards in the area of chemical propulsion the undertaking of programmes of basic experimental research and evaluationqualification testing in the chemical propulsion in the ESA Propulsion Laboratory at ESTEC. Skills and Experience The following skills and experience are mandatory Masters Degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering with emphasis in space propulsion related subjects. Proven experience in the design, development andor testing of chemical propulsion systems andor components for spacecraft andor launcher applications. A good knowledge of other specialist technological areas involved in space propulsion i.e. materials, thermal, mechanical would also be desirable. How to Apply Looking to take your career to the next level? Interested applicants should submit their CV and Cover Letter to RHEAs Recruitment team at careersrheagroup.com no later than 03072020. Preference will be given to candidates eligible for an EU or national personal security clearance at the level of CONFIDENTIAL or above.
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