Discipline Engineer in the Electrical Department

ESA is initiating a Reserve list recruitment process to meet the consistently high demand for discipline engineers in the electrical department in support of the Agency’s cutting-edge space projects and programmes. If selected, you will remain on the Reserve list for a period of 24 months, during which you will be fast-tracked for positions in upcoming projects. While inclusion in the Reserve list does not guarantee recruitment, it positions you as a valuable resource to fill ESA's future vacancies. When a relevant position arises, your candidacy will be reviewed. In that context, you may be invited to a brief follow-up interview and, if successful, an offer will be made. No action is required on your part if you are placed on a Reserve list; ESA will contact you directly about relevant opportunities.

The Electrical Department in the Directorate of Technology, Engineering and Quality provides expert technical support and authority for spacecraft electrical systems across all mission phases, from early design to in-orbit operations ensuring technical excellence, compliance with standards and the reliability of ESA missions. The Discipline Engineer provides engineering expertise within a specific technical domain. It includes functional support to ESA projects, managing R&D activities, advancing technology development, contributing to the Agency’s technology programmes and fostering innovation. Additionally, the Discipline Engineer supports knowledge sharing and standardisation efforts to ensure quality, consistency, and the effective transfer of knowledge across the Agency. The Discipline Engineer may be responsible for laboratory activities if applicable. Additionally, the Discipline Engineer may be also covering the role of Technical Officer for a contract.

Duties include providing technical expertise, functional support, and consultancy in a specific technical domain to the Agency’s project teams responsible for the development of space systems and segments throughout all project phases. Contributing to the design, development, verification and testing of a (sub)system to meet its technical requirements and integration into the overall space systems and segments. Identifying critical development problems and supporting their resolution. Applying relevant engineering standards and methods to ensure quality and consistency. Providing technical expertise to feasibility studies, project reviews and evaluation of procurement proposals.

Education required is a master's degree in a relevant domain. 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, religious beliefs, age, disability or other characteristics.