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Electromechanical Engineer
European Space Agency (ESA)
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Electromechanical Engineer

Job Requisition ID: 20379
Date Posted: 19 March 2026
Closing Date: 9 April 2026 23:59 CET/CEST
Publication: Internal & External
Type of Appointment: 4 years, extendable to indefinite
Directorate: Technology, Engineering and Quality
Workplace:

Noordwijk, NL

Grade Band: A2 - A4

Location
ESTEC, Noordwijk, Netherlands

Description

Electromechanical Engineer, Test Facilities and Laboratories Section, TEC Test Facilities and Infrastructure Office, Directorate of Technology, Engineering and Quality (TEC).

The Test Facilities and Laboratories Section manages the facilities of the ESA/ESTEC Test Centre (test facilities and test methods development and modification) and provides expertise on environmental testing. In addition, technological research and development activities in the above engineering fields are also carried out in the Section

Duties

You will report to the Head of the Test Facilities and Laboratories Section and to the Head of the TEC Test Facilities and Infrastructure Office and will contribute to the efficient management and evolution of the test facilities in the Space Test Centre.

Your main duties will include:

  • planning, developing and implementing new test facilities to support the evolution of space test requirements;
  • planning, developing and implementing upgrades to existing facilities to improve performance and productivity;
  • coordinating and supervising the installation, assembly and acceptance activities conducted in the test facilities;
  • improving existing test methods and developing new ones with respect to technical performance, productivity, reliability and measurement quality;
  • assessing existing test facility operations with respect to safety, cost effectiveness and performance, and assessing customer requirements to recommend modifications for upgrading and replacing hardware and/or software;
  • supervising and supporting the maintenance, calibration and repair activities performed by the Test Centre contractors;
  • supporting the other sections of the TEC Test Facilities and Infrastructure Office as required;
  • supporting ESA projects for testing related activities and assessments as required.

Technical competencies

Knowledge of environmental testing for space applications
Knowledge about mechanical test facilities for space testing (e.g. shaker, acoustic facilities, microvibration measurement facilities, or mass properties measurement facilities)
Good experience in maintaining and operating technical infrastructure
Hands-on laboratory experience

Behavioural competencies

Result Orientation
Operational Efficiency
Fostering Cooperation
Relationship Management
Continuous Improvement
Forward Thinking

For more information, please refer to ESA Core Behavioural Competencies guidebook

Education

A master's degree in an engineering discipline in the TEC engineering and testing laboratory domain is required for this post.

Additional requirements

  • good experience in quality management systems and certification;
  • good experience in SharePoint, Teams and laboratory management IT tools;
  • knowledge of procurement processes and service-based procurement;
  • project management skills and experience.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusiveness
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.

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 via email at contact.human.resources@esa.int.


Important Information and Disclaimer
In principle, recruitment will be within the advertised grade band (A2-A4). However, if the selected candidate has less than four years of relevant professional experience following the completion of the master’s degree, the position may be filled at A1 level.

Applicants must be eligible to access information, technology, and hardware which is subject to European or US export control and sanctions regulations & eligible to acquire the security clearance by their national security administrations.

During the recruitment process, the Agency may request applicants to undergo selection tests. Additionally, successful candidates will need to undergo basic screening before appointment, which will be conducted by an external background screening service, in compliance with the European Space Agency's security procedures.

Note that ESA is in the process of transitioning to a Matrix setup, which could lead to organisational changes affecting this position.

The information published on ESA’s careers website regarding working conditions is correct at the time of publication. It is not intended to be exhaustive and may not address all questions you would have.

Nationality and Languages
Please note that applications are only considered from nationals of one of the following States: Austria, Belgium, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and Canada, Latvia, Lithuania and Slovakia.

According to the ESA Convention, staff shall be recruited on the basis of their qualifications, taking into account an adequate distribution of posts among nationals of the Member States.

The working languages of the Agency are English and French. A good knowledge of one of these is required. Knowledge of another Member State language would be an asset.

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