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Join the European Space Agency as an Optical Payload Engineer and Contribute to Revolutionary Space Technologies
Overview
Salary
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Location
Noordwijk, NL
Expires
Expires at anytime
Organisation summary
The European Space Agency (ESA) pioneers the future of space exploration. Working at ESA is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the advancement of space technology and knowledge. This job opening is for an Optical Payload Engineer at the ESA's ESTEC in Noordwijk, Netherlands.
Role Summary
- Providing technical expertise for the development of optical space payloads and instrumentation
- Participation in project reviews and feasibility studies
- Evaluating procurement proposals
- Identifying and resolving critical development problems
- Managing and initiating research and development activities
Role Requirements
- A master's degree in applied optics, optical engineering, or physics
- Experience in optical design and performance analysis
- Familiarity with ESA's environment, processes, and standards
- Hands-on experience in the assembly and verification of optical instruments
Application Process Details
- The role is a fixed-term appointment for an initial 4 years, extendable up to 8 years, based on performance
- ESA is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified applicants to apply
- Candidates must be able to acquire security clearance and comply with European or US export control and sanctions regulations
The European Space Agency (ESA) is seeking a qualified Optical Payload Engineer to join our Optics Section within the Optics, Robotics and Life Sciences Division, Mechanical Department, at the Directorate of Technology, Engineering and Quality. This position is based at ESTEC in Noordwijk, Netherlands.
The role: As an Optical Payload Engineer, you will provide technical expertise and consultancy to ESA projects, programmes, and general studies for the development of optical space payloads and instrumentation throughout all project phases. You will 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 plans, and define, initiate, and manage R&D activities.
Job requirements: The ideal candidate will have a master's degree in applied optics, optical engineering, or physics. Experience in optical design, performance analysis, and the associated software tools is essential. Hands-on experience in assembly, integration, and testing/verification of optical instruments is also required. Familiarity with ESA's environment, processes, programmes, and standards would be an asset.
Benefits: ESA offers a fixed-term appointment with an initial duration of 4 years, which may be extended up to a possible maximum duration of 8 years depending on performance and organisational needs. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusiveness and welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their background.
Additional information: Applicants must be eligible to access information, technology, and hardware subject to European or US export control and sanctions regulations and eligible to acquire security clearance by their national security administrations.
