Mechanisms Engineer

2 maanden geleden


Noordwijk, Nederland HE Space Voltijd

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

As part of the Structures Materials Mechanisms and Thermal Engineering domain, you will have the following responsibilities:

Mechanisms support to all ESA project directorates with respect to the implementation of space mechanism technologies in current and future missions, including configuration assessments and mission performance evaluation; Establishment of Statement of Work and Preliminary Requirement Specifications for Mechanism Systems, Individual Mechanisms or Mechanism components dedicated to Technology and Research & Development; Perform and support in the role of Mechanism engineer, System Level Mission Definition studies and system conceptual design activities in support of the ESA long term/future mission plans; Identification of enabling mechanism and tribological technologies for future ESA missions; Support investigations of mechanisms being out of performance, including malfunctions and contingency scenarios; Support and contribute to the establishment and maintenance of the Space Mechanisms ECSS Engineering Standards; Generation and set-up of appropriate space mechanisms analysis and simulation models using analysis tools based on technical documentation of space mechanisms. Back up and archiving of analysis models for later retrieval;

Skills & Experience

You will have the following qualifications and relevant experience:

Master’s degree in mechanical engineering; Excellent knowledge in space system engineering specializing in mechanisms; Knowledge of Space Mechanism ECSS standard and its application to the design and verification of mechanisms; Good knowledge of space mechanism testing and verification methodologies and techniques; Good knowledge of space mechanism testing and verification methodologies and techniques; Good interpersonal and communication skill; Ability to work effectively, autonomously and cooperatively in a diverse and international team environment; Fluency in English is mandatory; knowledge of another European language is an advantage.

This job is located in Noordwijk, The Netherlands.


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