\n For our location in Zeuthen we are seeking:

Mechanical engineer for a scientific satellite mission

Limited: 2 years | Starting date: 01.10.2023 | ID: APMA020/2023 | Deadline: 13.08.2023 | Full-time/Part-time

DESY, with more than 2900 employees at its two locations in Hamburg and Zeuthen, is one of the world\'s leading research centres. Its research focuses on decoding the structure and function of matter, from the smallest particles of the universe to the building blocks of life. In this way, DESY contributes to solving the major questions and urgent challenges facing science, society and industry. With its ultramodern research infrastructure, its interdisciplinary research platforms and its international networks, DESY offers a highly attractive working environment in the fields of science, technology and administration as well as for the education of highly qualified young scientists.

The mechanical design group at DESY in Zeuthen comprises 7 engineers, 1 draftsmen and 1 technician. The group supports the scientific groups of the institute in all projects. We seek to fill one 2-year position, which can be prolonged depending on funding, for the ULTRASAT satellite project. ULTRASAT is a UV space mission. Its primary science objective is to search for counterparts of gravitational wave sources. The mission is led by the Weizmann Institute of Science in Israel and the Israeli Space Agency and is planned to be in orbit by 2026. DESY develops and produces the UV camera for the ULTRASAT mission. The team is currently working on producing the first prototype of the camera.
Daily tasks include 3D design, preparation of production and tender documents, definition of technological processes, production support, assembly and commissioning of the developed equipment (e. g. jigs) as well as the preparation of documentation.

• Development and 3D design of complex mechanical components and jigs for integration
• Preparation of production drawings
• Design accompanying calculations
• Definition of technological processes and commissioning of developed devices and jigs
• Procurement of components for technical (test) setups
• Preparation of production documents and documentation in general
• Production and integration support
• Supervision of space-typical environmental verification campaigns
• Collaboration in international cooperations

• University degree (applied sciences or bachelor or master) in engineering in the field of scientific instrumentation, general mechanical engineering or physical engineering or equivalent expertise, skills and experience
• Very good technical knowledge and experience in design, CAD (ideally SIEMENS TC NX 10)
• Expertise in FEM simulations (ANSYS) desirable
• Expertise in design for space applications desirable
• Ability to work on assembly and testing
• Ability to participate in international working groups and to work independently and systematically as part of a team
• Good knowledge of German and English, both written and spoken

Look forward to a unique working environment on our international research campus. We attach particular importance to appreciative cooperation and the well-being of our DESY employees. Gender equality is an important aspect for us. To support work-life balance we offer flexible working hours, variable part-time, job-sharing models and participation in mobile work. You will benefit from our family-friendly and collegial atmosphere, our established health management and occupational pension provision. As a publicly funded employer, we offer you a secure workplace and facilitate your individual career with our comprehensive training and development opportunities. Remuneration is according to the regulations of the TV-AVH. DESY offers its employees a financial supplement for a German job ticket at both locations.\n \n \n \n \n \n

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