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Thermal Engineer
Current projects in their Space Systems Division include the first European formation flying mission, a contribution to a European small geostationary communications satellite, and the development of an orbital live extension vehicle for telecommunications satellites.
To contribute to these ambitious projects, they are looking for a Thermal Engineer.
Required qualification and skills:
• Minimum of a BSc in Engineering or related sciences
• 1-5 years experience in satellite thermal design and basic spacecraft systems knowledge
• Fluent in English, written and spoken
• Familiarity with spacecraft or unit level environmental testing would be an asset
Work description:
The first four months will be spent heavily involved in spacecraft level environmental testing. Integration is presently underway in Stockholm, and testing will commence in Toulouse France in mid September until late October. Thus preparation work, analysis, and planning will be needed from now until September. This will be followed with post test analysis, design and reporting.
In parallel with this testing activity is the Preliminary thermal analysis for a number of Phase A studies and the Detailed thermal analysis and design for other projects.
Logistics:
• Successful candidates are expected to relocate to Stockholm, Sweden and shall be willing to travel. Travelling (mainly in Europe) will occur for testing (depending on project).
• Both Swedish and English are working languages.
• Our Client has several foreign employees from France, Norway, UK, the Netherlands, Germany, Switzerland, Russia, Iceland, USA and Canada. They are happy to see more foreign applicants and also encourage female candidates to send in their applications.
Run by space professionals, Spacelinks provide specialist recruitment in the space and defence industry. Spacelinks are acting as a Recruitment Agency with regards to this position. When applying, please make sure to include the vacancy number SL-01204 in the subject line as we use email filtering.
Toulouse
France
31000
