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HE Space is a successful international space company. For 40 years, we have been supporting our customers with qualified experts in the field of engineering, science and administration.
We hire space experts all over Europe across the whole spectrum of space-related activities, from engineering to science, software development, operations, marketing, finance and administration. Our employees contribute towards a wide range of groundbreaking space programmes including Galileo and Copernicus, ExoMars, Iris2, ESA BASS, ESA GSPT, LISA Pathfinder, Euclid, the Ariane and Vega launchers as well as the International Space Station.
HE Space has joined forces with CS Group and Sopra Steria to lead the engineering and digital space market in Europe and to provide highly skilled consulting. We are passionate about people and invest in you to support the development of the European space industry.
Job description
Provide engineering support to the planning and execution of Ground Segment integration activities.
- Participate in the preparation, coordination, and execution of test campaigns, including functional testing, end‑to‑end testing, and system validation activities;
- Support the configuration, setup, and troubleshooting of ground system elements during integration phases;
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of the IV&V strategy, ensuring alignment with system engineering requirements and mission objectives;
- Perform verification activities by reviewing test procedures, requirements traceability, and test results;
- Conduct validation activities to ensure the system performs according to operational expectations and user needs;
Ensure that all acceptance milestones are properly planned, executed, and fully documented;
- Validate that all deliverables meet project standards, contractual requirements, and mission constraints;
- Produce and maintain technical documentation, including test procedures, reports, logs, and anomalies;
- Support anomaly investigation, root‑cause analysis, and resolution during integration and validation phases;
- Provide engineering expertise during reviews, readiness assessments, and acceptance boards.
Our benefits in The Netherlands!
We offer competitive compensation and our benefits packages are customized per location to better match local needs. Here in the spotlight are 3 of them for our employees located in the Netherlands at our industry customers.
Qualifications
Skills & Qualifications
Masters degree in Aerospace or a relevant discipline;
Minimum 8 years of experience in satellite ground segment;
Background in systems engineering, ground systems, or space mission operations;
- Knowledge of integration and verification processes for complex technical systems.
- Experience with test procedures preparation and execution;
Strong analytical, documentation, and problem‑solving skills;
English proficiency.
Additional information
This position is based in Noordwijk, The Netherlands.
If you believe you have what it takes for this position, please send your CV (in English and in Word or PDF format) to Andrés Izquierdo by clicking on the ‘Apply for this job’ button and quoting job reference 26029.
An exciting and dynamic international working environment awaits you!
Last apply date: 15/03/2026!