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Join the forefront of space exploration as a Mechanisms Engineer with ESA and contribute to groundbreaking space technology.
Overview
Salary No salary declared 😔
Location Noordwijk, NL
Expires Expires at anytime
Organisation summary: Embark on a stellar career with the European Space Agency (ESA), an established leader in space exploration. ESA is dedicated to driving scientific discovery and pushing the boundaries of technology, engineering, and quality in the universe beyond our planet. As an equal opportunity employer, ESA champions diversity and inclusivity in its workforce, offering a collaborative environment where innovative ideas thrive.
Role Summary:
- Provide technical expertise and consultancy in space mechanisms for various ESA projects and programmes.
- Engage in feasibility studies, project reviews, and the evaluation of procurement proposals.
- Identify and assist in resolving critical development challenges.
- Collaborate in the development and verification of mechanism test programmes.
Role Requirements:
- A master’s degree in mechanical or aeronautical engineering.
- Desirable experience with space mechanisms and related subsystems.
- Knowledge of space tribology is beneficial.
- Valuable experience in design, development, and testing of space or aeronautical mechanisms.
- Eligibility for access to export-controlled technology and hardware.
- Ability to obtain security clearance from national security administrations.
Application Process Details:
- ESA welcomes applications from all qualified candidates, with a keen encouragement for women to apply.
- Applicants may be subject to selection tests and background screening as part of the recruitment process.
The Mechanisms Engineer will be part of the Mechanisms Section, Structures, Mechanisms and Materials Division, Mechanical Department, Directorate of Technology, Engineering and Quality. The Mechanisms Section provides functional support to ESA projects and carries out technological research (R&D) in the fields of space mechanisms, such as for deployment and pointing or hold-down and release, solar array drives and reaction wheels, tribology, pyrotechnics and space mechanical systems for satellites and launchers.
The role entails providing technical expertise and consultancy to ESA projects, programmes and general studies in the field of Mechanisms throughout all project phases. You will be participating in feasibility studies, project reviews and evaluation of procurement proposals. You will also be identifying critical development problems and assisting in their resolution, as well as assessing with mechanism development and verification test programmes.
Job requirements include a master’s degree in mechanical or aeronautical engineering. Experience with space mechanisms/mechanism building blocks and related subsystems is desirable, as is knowledge of space tribology. Several years of experience in the design, development and testing of mechanisms for space or aeronautical applications will be considered an asset.
ESA is an equal opportunity employer, committed to achieving diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. We therefore welcome applications from all qualified candidates irrespective of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, beliefs, age, disability or other characteristics. Applications from women are encouraged.
Applicants must be eligible to access technology and hardware which is subject to European and US export control regulations & security clearance by their national security administrations. During the recruitment process, the Agency may request applicants to undergo selection tests. Additionally, successful candidates will need to undergo basic screening before appointment, which will be conducted by an external background screening service, in compliance with the European Space Agency's security procedures.
