NEW OPENING FOR A SEVERO OCHOA ENGINEER POSITION: "Mechanical engineer & quality assurance for aerospace instrumentation"

  Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas   Instituto de Astrofísica de Andalucía   Excelencia Severo Ochoa   HR Excellence in Research
Deadline: 
January, 21st 2021
Type: 
SO-IAA engineer
Code: 
SO_R5_007
Introduction: 

IAA-CSIC offers an engineer contract in the framework of the Project “Severo Ochoa”. Candidates are expected to carry out their activity in the field of:
- Mechanical engineering,
- finite element method (thermal and mechanical),
- knowledge in aerospace instrumentation,
- and quality assurance.

Tasks: 

The main tasks will be those relating to the responsibilities of the IAA in ESA's "Comet Interceptor" mission in terms of:

- Mechanical design of the aluminum box that will integrate the PSM (power supply module) and DPM (data processing module) subsystems, and supervision of its construction in the machine shop.
- Development of the finite element model with its corresponding analysis.
- Carrying out the thermal and radiation analysis.
- Preparation of a quality control plan for all responsibilities related to the Comet Interceptor instruments whose subsystems are under IAA’s responsibility.

Requirements:
- Industrial Technical Engineer (Specialized in Machinery).

Period (months): 
15 months

The fellowships include a competitive salary and full health insurance. Selected candidates will be included in SO-IAA grants, which provide additional funds for scientific visits, attendance to advanced schools and workshops, and other training activities.

IAA is an equal opportunity institution. Applications to this program by female scientists are particularly encouraged.

Should you need any further information or assistance concerning the application, please contact the IAA at severoochoa[at]iaa.es