💼 Job

Graduate Spacecraft Thermal Engineer

UK Research and Innovation

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12d ago

💼 Graduate Job

Oxford

🤑 £31.8K

The ideal candidate should have a minimum 2:1 degree in a relevant field, A-Levels in Mathematics or Physics, a clear interest in space thermal engineering, good communication skills, understanding of heat transfer principles and spacecraft thermal control, broad engineering knowledge, and the ability to work well in a team. Desirable qualifications and skills include a space engineering qualification, experience with thermal analysis software and computer programming, hands-on practical skills, general space thermal/systems engineering knowledge, and the ability to travel.
The candidate will be responsible for developing thermal control systems for spacecraft, using engineering principles and computer analysis to predict and optimize thermal performance. They will also contribute to thermal testing, collaborate with other engineering disciplines, and communicate information effectively through written documents and presentations.

Graduate Job

Engineering

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Oxford

Apply by Oct 29

The STFC Graduate scheme will give you the opportunity to really pursue your interests and passion early in your journey with us, supported by technical training and a broader programme of career support and training and development.
Our dedicated Early Careers Development Team will provide the right combination of challenge and support throughout, helping you achieve your ambitions. We know that professional recognition is also important to you too, so we will provide mentoring and expertise to help you achieve valued qualifications or chartered status in your chosen field.

Essential:
Achieved, or be on course to achieve, a minimum 2:1 degree in a relevant field of study
Have the right to live and work in the UK at the time of starting employment
A-Levels in Mathematics or Physics at a minimum of grade C, or an equivalent qualification
Clear interest and enthusiasm for the post and space thermal engineering
Presents and communicates information clearly
Understanding of heat transfer principles
Appreciation of spacecraft thermal control
Broad engineering knowledge
Can demonstrate good team working capabilities
Desirable:
Space engineering qualification or spacecraft specific modules as part of qualification
Use of thermal analysis software
Computer programming experience
Hands-on practical skills (e.g. workshop experience, parts assembly or testing)
General space thermal/systems engineering knowledge
Ability to travel in the UK and abroad (including overnight absences)

2:1 or higher

Bachelors

Engineering

While being fully supported by the team, this opportunity will have the following responsibilities:
To use sound mechanical engineering principles to develop thermal control systems, from initial conceptual designs through to in-depth design specification and hardware assembly
To perform computer-based analysis (using software such as ESATAN-TMS and Systema Thermica) and hand calculations to predict and verify the thermal performance of space hardware, and as tools to optimise their thermal control systems.
To contribute to thermal testing, which can include designing and commissioning the test configuration, preparing test procedures, managing the day-to-day test activities and producing test reports.
To work closely with other engineering disciplines and groups, both at RAL and at other world leading national/international organisations. Some travel in the UK and abroad is possible
To produce well-written documents (such as design reports and test specifications) and communicate information effectively to both expert and non-expert audiences.

Work type

Full time

Work mode

hybrid

Application deadline

Oct 29, 2023

Location

Oxford

Salary

31790 GBP

Apply by Oct 29