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Exciting opportunity to join the European Space Agency as a Junior Professional Engineer and shape the future of Earth observation technology
Overview
Salary
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Location
Noordwijk, NL
Expires
Expires at anytime
Organisation Summary
The European Space Agency (ESA) is a global entity with 22 member countries. ESA's mission is to enhance Europe's space capacity and ensure that space investments continue to bring benefits to Europe and the world.
Role Summary
- As a Junior Professional Engineer, you'll work in the department of Future Missions and Architecture.
- You will contribute to the development of innovative optical instruments for Earth Observation (EO).
- The job entails working with different payloads, such as multispectral imagers, imaging spectrometers, Fourier-Transform spectrometers and active laser payloads.
Role Requirements
- A Master's degree in optical engineering or physics.
- Two to three years of professional experience, preferably in a relevant field.
- Familiarity with small satellites, photonics and emerging technologies.
Application Process Details
- Selection for the 2025 junior professional cohort will be during Spring 2025.
- Start date projected to be around October or November 2025.
- Recruitment at the A1 grade, with potential upgrade to A2 grade at the end of the fourth year, subject to performance.
The organisation - The European Space Agency (ESA) is an international organisation with 22 Member States. Our mission is to shape the development of Europe's space capability and ensure that investment in space continues to deliver benefits to the citizens of Europe and the world.
The role - As a Junior Professional Engineer in EO small and innovative optical payloads in the Future Missions and Instruments Division, Future Missions and Architecture Department, Directorate of Earth Observation Programmes, you will report to the Head of the Optical Instruments Section and be involved in the development of innovative Earth observation (EO) optical instruments. The types of payload involved will include EO multispectral imagers, imaging spectrometers and Fourier-Transform spectrometers for ocean, land and atmosphere sensing, along with active laser payloads for surface and atmosphere sensing, covering the full wavelength range from ultraviolet to far infrared, as well as quantum sensors.
Job requirements - A Master's degree in optical engineering or physics is required for this post. You should have between two and three years of professional experience, preferably in a relevant domain, after completion of your Master's degree. Familiarity with small satellites and photonics and emerging technologies is also required.
Benefits - During your time at ESA, you will be actively working and learning on the job and will benefit from valuable mobility and developmental opportunities that will prepare you for a successful career at ESA. Subject to performance, it is therefore the intention to offer you an indefinite contract which will start at the end of the four years.
Applications details - The selection process for the 2025 cohort of Junior Professionals will take place during Spring 2025, with a projected start date in October or November 2025. Recruitment will take place at the A1 grade. At the end of the fourth year and if you are offered an indefinite contract at the end of your Junior Professional assignment, you will be upgraded to the A2 grade.
