Thermal Engineer
Noordwijk
- Organization: ESA - European Space Agency
- Location: Noordwijk
- Grade: Level not specified - Level not specified
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Occupational Groups:
- Engineering
- Closing Date: Closed
EUROPEAN SPACE AGENCY
Thermal Engineer
Vacancy in the Directorate of Technology, Engineering and Quality.
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.
Post
Thermal Engineer
This post is classified [[customGradeFrom]] - [[customGradeTo]] on the Coordinated Organisations’ salary scale.
Location
ESTEC, Noordwijk, Netherlands
Description
Thermal Engineer in the Thermal Control Section, Thermal Division, Mechanical Department, Directorate of Technology, Engineering and Quality.
- The Thermal Control Section provides functional support to ESA projects and carries out technological research (R&D) in the field of thermal control, including cryogenics, two-phase heat transport and thermal protection.
- The Section is part of a key centre of competence in space thermal engineering, covering the complete temperature range, and is staffed with around 25 engineers supporting all ESA projects and the development of thermal hardware technologies.
- The Section offers a unique opportunity to contribute on the thermal challenges needed for ESA missions, spacecraft, instruments, equipment and is very active in knowledge management.
Duties
Reporting to the Head of Section and within the technical fields described above, your main tasks and responsibilities, if selected for this position, will include:
- providing expert technical support and consultancy to ESA projects, programmes and general studies in the field of thermal control throughout all project phases;
- participating in feasibility studies, project reviews and the evaluation of procurement proposals;
- performing analysis as required to support thermal subsystem definition;
- participating in thermal testing activities and correlating analysis and test results;
- identifying critical development problems and assisting in their resolution;
- contributing to the definition of technology development requirements and work plans for the Agency’s technology programmes;
- defining, initiating and managing R&D activities covering both long- and short-term needs;
- fostering new application areas for multidisciplinary activities, placing emphasis on innovative concepts, cutting-edge technologies and system architectures;
- laboratory activities as required;
- monitoring applicable scientific and technological trends and maintaining state-of-the-art expertise;
- contributing to the dissemination of the results of the activities performed and the transfer of knowledge across the Agency.
Duties may also include supporting other activities within your field of expertise.
Technical competencies
Behavioural competencies
- Result Orientation
- Operational Efficiency
- Fostering Cooperation
- Relationship Management
- Continuous Improvement
- Forward Thinking
Education
A master's degree in mechanical engineering or physics for this post is required.
Additional requirements
- Experience in spacecraft thermal engineering, related technologies and a general knowledge of space thermal control analysis tools e.g. ESATAN-TMS, is required
- Experience in cryogenics can be required to support some scientific and Earth observation missions
Other information
For behavioural competencies expected from ESA staff in general, please refer to the ESA Competency Framework.
For further information please visit: Professionals,What we offerand FAQ
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.
The Agency may require applicants to undergo selection tests.
At the Agency we value diversity and we welcome people with disabilities. Whenever possible, we seek to accommodate individuals with disabilities by providing the necessary support at the workplace. The Human Resources Department can also provide assistance during the recruitment process. If you would like to discuss this further please contact us email contact.human.resources@esa.int
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Please note that applications are only considered from nationals of one of the following States: Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and Canada, Latvia, Lithuania, Slovakia and Slovenia.
According to the ESA Convention, the recruitment of staff must take into account an adequate distribution of posts among nationals of the ESA Member States*. When short-listing for an interview, priority will first be given to internal candidates and secondly to external candidates from under-represented or balanced Member States*.
In accordance with the European Space Agency’s security procedures and as part of the selection process, successful candidates will be required to undergo basic screening before appointment conducted by an external background screening service.
*Member States, Associate Members or Cooperating States.