Key Skills

Job Description

We are looking for a Materials Engineer to complete our consultants Workforce Management Service to support the TEC department of the European Space Agency (ESA) at their location in Noordwijk, The Netherlands . The purpose of this Support Service is to provide engineering support to ESA in the fields of structures, mechanisms and materials . 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: Project Support Technical support to ESA space programmes from phase 0 to phase E, including participation to system and sub-system design reviews, active follow-up and technical assessment of hardware design, manufacturing and testing and all associated analyses; Technical support in the review of industry proposals during the ITT process (as external technical expert); Technical support to CDF studies including expert contribution covering engineering assessment, analysis, provision of information for the reports and presentations; Identify critical development problems and assistance in their resolution; Support in the design follow up including cross analyses, shadow engineering of industry output, support in the organisation and participation to design review; Perform analysis as required to support the development of the materials, equipment and subsystems; Actively participate as technical expert to failure / NCR investigations and associated NRB’s; Actively participate as technical expert to the MPCB’s (only relevant to Materials and Processes engineers) Actively participate as technical expert to progress meetings, technical meetings / workshops, working groups as required; Actively participate as technical expert to safety panel meetings, review of safety data packages and submit comments to the involved entities, support ISS payloads safety reviews. R&D Support Contribute to the definition of studies which will lead to results of value and substance, in ESA important areas, which can be followed up in technology and project activities or can result in increased technical competence within the Section; Contribute to the response to call for ideas under various funding programs within TEC or for other directorates (e.g. Science, Telecoms); Support to the implementation of technology development activities according to the agreed work-plans (TDE, GSTP, ARTES, etc.); Support to the preparation of Statement of Work in line with the objectives of the activities and depending on the targeted output TRL level; Support to the R&D Technical Officer in the R&D activities; Participate in the definition and execution of ESA standards and technology programmes with special emphasis on mechanical system and configuration aspects, lightweight structures, structural dynamics and advanced structural materials technologies. 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. Degree education background in STEM and/or business subjects; At least 5 years of relevant work experience in technical domains of service; Solid understanding and demonstrated experience of the space sector; Thorough knowledge and experience of ECSS Space management; Experience with knowledge management; Experience in defining a repository with all procedures and training materials; Demonstrate to have the necessary skills to, qualification and experience to perform tasks; Team coordination for autonomous execution; High capacity to interact and communicate effectively with international teams; High-level of communication and organizational skills; Behavioral competencies to include: service delivery orientation, effective time-management, efficient and concise presentations of complex information attention to details for outputs problem-solving forward thinking and continuous improvement; Ability to work effectively, autonomously and cooperatively in a diverse and international team environment, defining and implementing solutions in line with team and individual objectives, as well as project deadlines; Fluency in English, both written and spoken; Candidates must be eligible to work in the EU. Please submit your application in English via the apply button below. Applications submitted in other languages will not be considered. Due date: 2026-11-16

Core Responsibilities

Provide engineering and technical support to ESA space programmes, including design reviews, hardware development follow-up, technical analyses, investigations, and safety reviews. Contribute to research and technology development activities, standards, work plans, and studies focused on mechanical systems, structures, and advanced materials.

Requirements

Requires a STEM and/or business education background, at least five years of relevant technical experience, demonstrated space-sector experience, and thorough knowledge of ECSS Space management. Candidates should also have experience with knowledge management and procedure repositories, strong coordination and communication skills, fluency in spoken and written English, and eligibility to work in the EU.