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Join the European Space Agency as a Power System Architect and contribute to groundbreaking space technology development.
Overview
Salary
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Location
Noordwijk, NL
Expires
Expires at anytime
Organisation summary
The European Space Agency (ESA) is a prestigious international organization dedicated to space exploration and the advancement of related science and technology. Working for ESA means contributing to exciting, world-changing projects.
Role Summary
- Defining and promoting the technology programmes at ESA.
- Providing technical support and consultancy throughout all project phases.
- Conducting feasibility studies, project reviews, and procurement proposal evaluations.
- Managing R&D activities and identifying critical development problems.
Role Requirements
- A master's degree in electrical engineering or a similar field, a PhD is a plus.
- Experience in early-phase power system design for space missions and power system analysis.
- Knowledge of DC/DC converter design and verification, and GaN and SiC switches for power conversion.
- Hands-on hardware and lab experience, and involvement in procurement activities for tech development and innovation.
Application Process Details
- Applicants must be eligible for access to information subject to European or US export control and sanctions.
- Recruitment may occur at a lower grade for candidates with less than four years of relevant professional experience post-master's degree.
The European Space Agency (ESA) is seeking a Power System Architect to join our team at the Directorate of Technology, Engineering and Quality, located at ESTEC in Noordwijk, Netherlands. This role is crucial for providing functional support to ESA projects and conducting technological research in power management and distribution for space applications.
The role: As a Power System Architect, you will be involved in defining, promoting, and implementing the Section's contributions to ESA technology programmes and R&D activities. You will provide expert technical support and consultancy throughout all project phases, participate in feasibility studies, project reviews, and the evaluation of procurement proposals. Additionally, you will identify critical development problems and assist in their resolution, contribute to the definition of technology development requirements, and manage R&D activities.
Job requirements: The ideal candidate will have a master's degree in electrical engineering or a similar qualification, with a PhD considered an asset. You should have experience in the design of power systems at early-phase stages of space missions, power system analysis, DC/DC converter design and verification, and experience with GaN and SiC switches for power conversion. Hands-on hardware and laboratory experience, as well as experience in the preparation of procurement activities for technology development and innovation, are essential.
Benefits: ESA offers an inclusive working environment with a commitment to diversity and equity. We value our staff and provide necessary support at the workplace to accommodate individuals with disabilities.
Additional information: Applicants must be eligible to access information subject to European or US export control and sanctions regulations and able to acquire security clearance. Recruitment may be at a lower grade (A1) if the candidate has less than four years of relevant professional experience post-master's degree. ESA is transitioning to a Matrix setup, which may affect this position.
