About this job

ESA is looking for an AIV Engineer.

Description
AIV (Assembly, Integration & Verification) Engineer in the Test Support Section, Test Centre Division, Mechanical Department, Directorate of Technology, Engineering and Quality.
The Test Support Section provides functional support to ESA projects and carries out technological R&D in AIV/AIT, focusing mainly on environmental testing.

Responsibilities

You will report to the Head of Section and your main tasks and responsibilities will, within the above technical fields, include:

• providing expert technical support and consultancy to ESA projects, programmes and general studies in the area of AIV throughout all project phases;
• supporting definition and feasibility studies for new missions run in the Concurrent Design Facility at ESTEC;
• identifying critical development problems and assisting in their resolution;
• capturing and reviewing requirements related to the satellite AIV/AIT phase and following their implementation;
• ensuring the definition and implementation of a satellite AIV programme which meets technical and programmatic requirements and considers the adequacy of model philosophy, facilities, planning and costing;
• providing engineering support for the planning, preparation, execution and results analysis of tests as part of the mechanical, thermal and electromagnetic testing of satellite systems/subsystems;
• supporting the preparation, organisation and execution of launch campaigns;
• participating in feasibility studies, project reviews and evaluation of procurement proposals;
• participating in the development of engineering standards;
• defining, initiating and managing R&D activities covering both long- and short-term needs;
• contributing to the definition of technology development requirements and work plans for the Agency’s technology programmes;
• monitoring applicable scientific and technological trends and maintaining state-of-the-art expertise;
• contributing to the dissemination of the results of the activities performed and the transfer of knowledge across the Agency.

Your duties may also include supporting other activities within your field of competence.

Profile

 
Technical competencies
General background and specific experience in the technical domains covered by the position
Hands-on hardware experience
Environmental testing for space hardware
Experience in the development and verification of space hardware
Spacecraft systems knowledge
Experience in the management and monitoring of industrial activities, including participation in reviews
Experience with Space Engineering Standards and their preparation and implementation
 
Education
A Master’s degree in aerospace- or mechanical engineering is required.

Additional requirements
Candidates are required to have knowledge of and experience in the following:

• Environmental testing of space hardware (vibration, acoustic, shock, thermal vacuum, EMC)
• Satellite verification engineering
• Mechanical ground support equipment development
• Launch campaign preparation and execution.

Solid experience in satellite AIV and environmental verification testing is required with, preferably, completion of at least one full satellite test campaign and one launch campaign in an AIT/AIV role.

For a complete job description and to apply, click on “apply”.

The closing date for applications is 17 March 2021.

At the Agency we value diversity and we welcome people with disabilities. Whenever possible, we seek to accommodate individuals with disabilities by providing the necessary support at the workplace. The Human Resources Department can also provide assistance during the recruitment process. If you would like to discuss this further please contact us at contact.human.resources@esa.int.
——————————————————————————————————————————————Please note that applications are only considered from nationals of one of the following States: Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and Canada and Slovenia. According to the ESA Convention the recruitment of staff must take into account an adequate distribution of posts among nationals of the ESA Member States. When short-listing for an interview, priority will first be given to internal candidates and secondly to external candidates from under-represented Member States. (http://esamultimedia.esa.int/docs/careers/NationalityTargets.pdf)

We offer
The European Space Agency (ESA) is an equal opportunities employer that offers competitive salaries exempt from national income tax and excellent employment conditions, such as allowances for expatriates and relocation support. For more information: http://www.esa.int/About_Us/Careers_at_ESA

About us
We are the European Space Agency. Our mission is the peaceful exploration and use of space for the benefit of everyone. We watch over the Earth, develop and launch inspiring and unique space projects, train astronauts and push the boundaries of science and technology, seeking answers to the big questions about the Universe. We are a family of scientists, engineers and business professionals from all over Europe working together in a diverse and multinational environment. We are dedicated to united space in Europe and united Europe in space. Learn more: http://www.esa.int/