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Mechanical engineer for opto-mechanical design in LISA

OFF_IEEC_94_2023
Publication date
2023-03-28
Deadline
2023-04-11
Títol del projecte: LISA

The Institute of Space Studies of Catalonia (IEEC) was established in February 1996 as a private non-profit foundation (NPO) to promote R&D in the space field in Catalonia. The IEEC is a research institute that studies all areas of knowledge and technologies applied to the space sector and space sciences, including astrophysics, cosmology, planetary science, Earth observation, navigation and space engineering. Its mission is to push the frontiers of space research from the scientific and technological fields for the maximum benefit of society. It should also be noted that the Foundation is attached to the Generalitat de Catalunya (Catalan Government) and forms part of its institutional public sector due to the fact that the Generalitat has a majority involvement in the entity.

Introduction

The object of this call is the selection process of a candidate to occupy the position of Mechanical engineer for opto-mechanical design in LISA of the Institut d'Estudis Espacials de Catalunya (henceforth, IEEC).

Description of position

  • Position:  Mechanical engineer for opto-mechanical design in LISA
  • Professional group: Group II
  • Professional category: Technical Engineer
  • Working hours:  37,5 hours/ week
  • Working location:  In the headquarters of the Institut de Ciències de l'Espai located on the Campus of the Universitat Autónoma de Barcelona , C/Can Magrans  08193 Cerdanyola del Vallès,.

Functions

The Gravitational Astronomy group at the Institute of Space Studies of Catalonia (IEEC - Institut d'Estudis Espacials de Catalunya) is leading the Spanish contribution to the future space-borne gravitational observatory in space, LISA. The contribution of the team to the mission is the Data and Diagnostics subsystems, which includes the payload computer and a set of high precision environment sensors.

We are seeking a highly motivated candidate to join the Gravitational Astronomy group at IEEC, a multidisciplinary team with experts from a wide variety of fields, such as electronics, physics, and software, and with a long-term successful expertise in the field leading the Spanish contribution to the precursor mission, LISA Pathfinder.

The selected candidate will provide support in the mechanical definition of the LISA Data and Diagnostics Subsystem, currently in design phase. He/she will also support the team in the designs associated with the development of novel temperature sensors based in optical metrology, in the framework of an on-going ESA contract.

Our group promotes a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applicants regardless of age, disability, gender, nationality, race, religion or sexual orientation. We strongly encourage women and underrepresented minorities in physical sciences to apply.

Participation requirements and selection criteria

Trainning:

  • Mechanical engineering, master or equivalent.

During the selection process, the following merits will be assessed:

  • Knowledge of software for mechanical design and analysis, like Autodesk inventor, Solid works, NASTRAN, Comsol will be valued.
  • Fluent English, both written and spoken.
  • Previous experience with opto-mechanical setups will be valued.

Contact and deadline

Interested persons who meet the established requirements can send a motivation letter, together with the personal curriculum in PDF format, signed as certification, with a brief description of the tasks carried out in the positions previously occupied, to the email address: RecursosHumans@ieec.cat indicating the reference "Surnames and Name –OFF_IEEC_94_2023" in the subject line of the email.

The reception of applications ends on 11 March 2023.

Applications that do not meet the requirements included in the cases provided for, or those which are not processed in accordance with the established procedure will not be considered.

The reception of applications ends on

11/04/2023
Applications that do not meet the requirements included in the cases provided for, or those which are not processed in accordance with the established procedure will not be considered.

Selection procedure

Initially, a verification of the requirements of participation and study of the curriculum will be carried out to assess aspects related to the job to be covered. Next, a first selection of candidates will be made based on the curriculum contributed.

The shortlisted candidates will be called to a personal interview and/or a test to expand the detailed information in the curriculum and assessed aspects related to professional competences.

Interested persons must have the originals of the certificates accrediting the training and work experience mentioned in the curriculum and must submit them if required.

In accordance with current regulations on the protection of personal data, we inform you that the personal data contained in your communication relating to this selection procedure will be incorporated into the database of which the IEEC is responsible. The purpose of this treatment is to manage your participation and, where appropriate, the selection of your professional profile in the recruitment processes carried out by the IEEC. Therefore, we will use your data to carry out the contracting processes, to carry out the corresponding interviews, to assess compliance with the requirements for the processes, as well as those actions necessary for the execution of the process and to make effective the recruitment of staff at the IEEC. The basis for the legitimacy of this treatment is your consent, which may be revoked at any time (which means that you will not be able to participate in the selection process in question). The data will be retained during the selection procedure. If you provide us with the data or resume but do not participate in any open recruitment process, do not specify any or have participated in a procedure and have not been selected as a candidate, the IEEC will keep the data for a maximum period of two years., from the date of receipt of the communication, in order to manage your potential participation if any appropriate procedure is opened, eg on your profile. Once this period has elapsed, if you have not been selected and incorporated into the staff of the entity, the IEEC will permanently cancel your personal data. Your personal data will not be transferred to any third party for any purpose, except in cases where it is required by law or by a competent authority. You may exercise, in accordance with the requirements established in current regulations, the rights of access, rectification, deletion, opposition and limitation by sending your request in writing to the registered office of the IEEC (Esteve Terradas 1, RDIT Building, floor 2, Of. 212, 08860 Castelldefels) or by e-mail: protecciodedades@ieec.cat. The applicant must be duly identified in order to process the application. You also have the right to file a complaint with the Catalan Data Protection Authority by writing to C / Rosselló, 214, esc. A, 1r 1a, 08008 Barcelona or at its electronic headquarters (https://seu.apd.cat). You expressly authorize and consent to the processing of your personal data for the purposes mentioned and in accordance with the conditions indicated above.