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Join the centre of competence in all areas related to Spacecraft and Launcher Structures at the Agency, an exciting hub for innovative spacecraft technology
Overview
Salary No salary declared 😔
Location Noordwijk, NL
Expires Expires at anytime
Organisation summary
As a part of Structures, Mechanisms and Materials Division TEC-MS, known as the Agency's centre of competence in all areas related to Spacecraft and Launcher Structures and mechanisms, you will work in a varied field that encapsulates spacecraft and launcher structures, mechanisms, tribology and pyrotechnic devices, as well as materials and processes.
Role Summary
- Participate in the conception, analysis and development of structures for use in space vehicles.
- Assist in tasks such as: performing and evaluating instrument/satellite accommodation studies, familiarization with project requirements, CAD tools, structural modelling activities etc.
- Provide support to ongoing spacecraft and launcher programs.
Role Requirements
- Candidates should be in the final year or recently completed their Master's degree in Aeronautical or Mechanical Engineering.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills are essential.
- The ability to work in a multicultural environment, both independently and as part of a team.
- Experience in international teams can be considered an asset.
- A good knowledge of English or French is required; knowledge of another Member State language would be an asset.
- ESA is committed to achieving diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.
The Structures, Mechanisms and Materials Division TEC-MS is the centre of competence of the Agency in all areas related to Spacecraft and Launcher Structures, and Mechanisms, Tribology and Pyrotechnic devices, as well as Materials and Processes. This encompasses spacecraft and launcher lightweight structures, stable structures, advanced mechanical materials applications, structural dynamics, damage tolerance, deployable structures/booms, active structures, hold-down and release devices, electrical motors for space mechanisms, launcher and re-entry vehicle hot- and cold structures, landing attenuation systems, seals, valves, parachute systems, separation systems, solar array drive mechanisms, reaction wheels, pointing mechanisms, pyrotechnics, bearings and tribology aspects. It provides support to projects, preparatory programs and technology programs.
You will participate in the conception, analysis and development of structures for use in space vehicles. In assistance to ESA engineers working in this domain, you will be given specific tasks which may include: Perform / evaluate instrument / satellite accommodation studies, familiarization with project requirements and CAD tools. Perform structural modelling activities and structural static / dynamic / vibro-acoustic / shock analyses (Nastran, Abaqus, VA-One, etc), in support to on-going spacecraft and launcher programs.
You should have recently completed or be in the final year of your master’s degree in Aeronautical or Mechanical Engineering. You should have good interpersonal and communication skills and should be able to work in a multicultural environment, both independently and as part of a team. Previous experience of working in international teams can be considered an asset. Your motivation, overall professional perspective and career goals will also be explored during the later stages of the selection process.
The working languages of the Agency are English and French. A good knowledge of one of these is required. Knowledge of another Member State language would be an asset. ESA is an equal opportunity employer, committed to achieving diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. We therefore welcome applications from all qualified candidates irrespective of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, beliefs, age, disability or other characteristics. Applications from women are encouraged.
