Mechanical AIT/AIV Engineer

We are looking for a ​Mechanical AIT/AIV Engineer​ to complete our consultants Workforce Management Service to support the ​Systems Department ​ of the European Space Agency (ESA) at their location in ​Noordwijk, The Netherlands​. The purpose of this Support Service is to ​support ESA in the provision of technical competence in the field of systems engineering, cost engineering, software engineering, attitude and orbit control engineering as well as projects and systems management​.   

The Service in the Space Segment Systems Engineering Division (TEC-SY) and in In-Orbit Technology Demonstration and Validation Division (TEC-SI), shall aid the development and provision of the most adequate systems engineering competence, by supporting: 

• Projects and programmes for all areas related to space segment systems engineering including AIT/AIV, payload, platforms, rovers, FDIR, logistics etc., throughout all phases; this covers also pre-Phase A mission and system design studies, including those conducted with Concurrent Engineering in the Concurrent Design Facility (CDF) in support of programmes’ preparation of future missions; 

• Projects and programmes for all areas related technology In-Orbit Demonstration, small missions’ projects and cubesats. 

Please note, the successful candidate will be employed by ATG Europe (or one of its subsidiaries). Furthermore, upon selection, they will be subject to a general security screening performed by an external provider (further information will be provided at the interview stage). 

ATG is dedicated to diversity and inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer. Regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, handicap or any other reason protected by relevant state or municipal legislation, we are pleased to consider all eligible candidates for employment. 

The successful candidate will be tasked with, but not limited to: 

• Support the activities of the section and Agency Projects, activities and studies in the area of AIT/AIV engineering as required throughout all project phases, but without assuming direct responsibility: 

  • Support the Satellite Engineering and AIV Manager (or equivalent management figure on project side) with respect to Assembly, Integration, Verification and Test tasks, including monitoring of activities at industrial premises; 

  • Contribute to environmental testing and launch campaigns as requested by the assigned Project; 

  • Provide inputs to internal and external meetings, supporting them as requested by the assigned Project; 

  • Review the project documentation as produced throughout the project lifetime in the area of AIT and AIV, providing inputs and comments; 

  • Support the Satellite Engineering and AIV Manager (or equivalent management figure on project side) in monitoring the evolution of the identified Project risks; 

  • Support iterations with project engineering disciplines for AIT and AIV related tasks. 

• Actively participate in Section-internal meetings, info exchanges and iterations under nomination of the Service Manager; 

• Support feasibility assessments of future missions at Concurrent Design Facility (CDF) in the domain of AIT, AIV and Programmatics. 

Please ensure that your CV clearly explains how you meet the mandatory requirements. If it doesn’t align completely with the essential criteria, it could result in rejection. 

• Master’s degree in Physics or Engineering; 

• At least 4 years of relevant experience; 

• Extensive demonstrated experience in the domain of Space Segment AIT/AIV;  

• Experience in participating to reviews; 

• Experience with procurement and technical monitoring of industrial activities; 

• Experience with Space Engineering Standards and their preparation and implementation; 

• Knowledge of Space Missions and Spacecraft Systems Design; 

• Understanding of space systems architectures; 

• Specific experience in Assembly, Integration, Verification and Testing of complex space systems in the thermo-mechanical and/or electricalfunctional domains, including active participation to Projects assembly, integration and testing phases; 

• Experience in supporting the organisation of satellite-related industrial activities, including schedule assessment and risk monitoring; 

• Hands-on experience with satellite-related flight and ground hardware; 

• Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the EU;  

• Fluency in English, both written and spoken. 

Please submit your application in English via the apply button below. Applications submitted in other languages will not be considered.