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Discipline Engineer in the Mechanical Department

European Space Agency

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Posted 6 days ago

Join ESA's innovative team and contribute to cutting-edge space projects as a Discipline Engineer.

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Noordwijk, NL

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Expires at anytime

Organisation summary - ESA, the European Space Agency, is a leading organization known for its pioneering space projects and programmes. ESA is an enriching place to work offering a dynamic, international environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth, and a strong commitment to maintaining a balanced work-life culture.
Role Summary - The Discipline Engineer will play a crucial role in providing functional support to ESA's projects, managing R&D activities, contributing to technology programmes, promoting innovation, and potentially overseeing laboratory activities and acting as the Technical Officer for a contract.
Role Requirements - The candidate must hold a Master's degree in a relevant domain and have discipline-specific engineering expertise, including skills in engineering design, development, verification, validation, testing, and technology development. Experience in laboratory and test facility management, and industrial oversight is necessary.
Application Process Details - Applicants should apply through ESA's career portal. The recruitment process may include selection tests and basic screening prior to appointment. ESA promotes diversity and inclusivity and encourages applications from all qualified individuals.

ESA, the European Space Agency, is known for its cutting-edge space projects and programmes. We are currently seeking multiple Discipline Engineers for our Mechanical Department, located in the Directorate of Technology, Engineering and Quality. This department is crucial in providing expert technical support and authority for spacecraft mechanical systems across all mission phases, ensuring technical excellence, compliance with standards, and the reliability of ESA missions.

The role: As a Discipline Engineer, you will provide engineering expertise within a specific technical domain. This includes functional support to ESA projects, managing R&D activities, advancing technology development, contributing to the Agency's technology programmes, and fostering innovation. You may also be responsible for laboratory activities and covering the role of Technical Officer for a contract.

Job requirements: The position requires a master's degree in a relevant domain. You should possess discipline-specific engineering expertise, with skills in engineering design & development, verification, validation & testing, and technology development. Experience in laboratory & test facility management and industrial oversight is also essential.

Benefits: ESA offers a dynamic and international working environment, opportunities for personal and professional development, and a commitment to work-life balance.

Applications details: Interested candidates should apply through ESA's career portal. Please note that during the recruitment process, applicants may undergo selection tests and need to undergo basic screening before appointment.

ESA is an equal opportunity employer, committed to achieving diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates irrespective of their background.

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