AIT/AIV Engineer - Systems Technology and Concurrent Engineering

Job Description

Aurora is an established supplier of skilled manpower to ESA and in particular at ESTEC and ESAC. Aurora has the opportunity to expand our support to ESA in the domain of TEC-SYS – Systems Technology And Concurrent Engineering, and we are currently looking for 4 additional AIT/AIV Engineers to join our Team!

Happiness of our employees has proven key to obtaining excellent results and a client who also regards us highly for excellent service.

Job Requirements

Qualification Requirements

• Master degree or equivalent qualification in engineering or physics.
• Specific experience in Assembly, Integration, Verification and Testing of complex space systems in the thermo-mechanical and/or electrical-functional domains, including active participation to Projects assembly, integration and testing phases.
• Experience in supporting the organisation of satellite-related industrial activities, including schedule assessment and risk monitoring.
• Hands-on experience with satellite-related flight and ground hardware.
• Proficient in the English language, spoken and written. Knowledge of other languages is an asset.
  
  

Legal and Security Requirements

• All applicants must be legally allowed to work in The Netherlands
• Applicants are required to provide a copy of their passport and degree certificate. Aurora will validate the Degree with the issuing University and provide evidence to ESA.
• Prior to issuing a letter of employment the applicant shall provide to Aurora a recent official document declaring that they are of good conduct from the country where currently resident.
  
  

Job Responsibilities

Specific Tasks

• Support the activities of the section and Agency Projects, activities and studies in the area of AIT/AIV engineering as required throughout all project phases, but without assuming direct responsibility:
• Support the Satellite Engineering and AIV Manager (or equivalent management figure on project side) with respect to Assembly, Integration, Verification and Test tasks, including monitoring of activities at industrial premises.
• Contribute to environmental testing and launch campaigns as requested by the assigned Project.
• Provide inputs to internal and external meetings, supporting them as requested by the assigned Project.
• Review the project documentation as produced throughout the project lifetime in the area of AIT and AIV, providing inputs and comments.
• Support the Satellite Engineering and AIV Manager (or equivalent management figure on project side) in monitoring the evolution of the identified Project risks.
• Support iterations with project engineering disciplines for AIT and AIV related tasks.
• Active participation to Section-internal meetings, info exchanges and iterations under nomination of the Service Manager.
• Support feasibility assessments of future missions at Concurrent Design Facility (CDF) in the domain of AIT, AIV and Programmatics.
  
  

Job Benefits

Contract

• The selected candidate will receive good remuneration in line with ESA Job Class.
• Will be registered for both social security and tax in the Netherlands.
• The standard working hours are 40 per week. There are 12 public holidays and an additional 30 annual days holiday.
• Training to improve efficiency and provide strength for future career are of course included.
• Aurora assist with relocation both with support and financially.
• Aurora contributes 15,4% of pensionable salary to a company pension scheme and employees can optionally make additional contributions.
  
  

To be considered for this Position

Prior to 2025-11-25, please apply via our Job Application form.

Aurora will agree conditional employment terms and conditions with candidates before presenting them.

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