Key Tasks and Responsibilities              

As part of the Technology, Engineering and Quality Directorate, you will have the following responsibilities:

• Design of electro-mechanical test instrumentation in coordination with colleagues of the Electronic Design Office;
• Support to the implementation of the procurement plan of the Test Centre Division, by taking care of collecting and consolidating requirements, assess feasibility and initiate procurement/contractual actions;
• Design and analysis of mechanical and electro-mechanical equipment for the environmental test facilities of the ESTEC Test Centre and the ESTEC laboratories, including Mechanical Ground Support Equipment (MGSE);
• Support to the procurement of mechanical and electro-mechanical equipment for the ESTEC Test Centre, including the drafting of statement of work and technical specifications;
• Participation in design reviews, supervision of manufacturing and progress meetings;
• Support to Test Centre Customer and ESTEC laboratories for the definition and verification of test setup;
• Support to the development and maintenance of the 3D CAD models of the ESTEC Test Centre facilities;
• Support to the ESTEC Test Centre investment, maintenance, and study activities in the mechanical domain.

Skills & Experience

You will have the following qualifications and relevant experience:

• Master´s degree in engineering discipline is mandatory;
• Hands-on capabilities in integrating and testing measurement systems;
• Working experience with CATIA V5 or 3D Experience is required;
• Knowledge of NASTRAN/Patran is an asset;
• Able to work independently in the exploitation of the tasks, when not required differently;
• Presence on site is expected for the whole duration of the Support Period;
• Fluency in English is mandatory; knowledge of another European language is an advantage.

This job is located in Noordwijk.

If you think you have what it takes for this job, please send your CV (in English and in Word or PDF) to Leandros Foteinias, by clicking on the button “Apply for this job” quoting job NL-HP-5102.

An exciting and dynamic international working environment awaits you!