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Noordwijk
Groningen
Nederland

Contract

Vooltijds, Onbepaalde duur

Datum gepubliceerd

2025-12-07

Online tot

2026-02-05
EUR 15.00 HOUR

GNC-AOCS Sensors and Actuators Engineer

Aurora Technology BV
Groningen Noordwijk
1 dag geleden

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-SWC – Software & Control Systems Engineering . Happiness of our employees has proven key to obtaining excellent results and a client who also regards us highly for excellent service. Specific Tasks

Support in R&D activity reviews and meetings and reporting on the R&D activity development, progress and planning.
Support the definition, review, tailoring and implementation of European standards in the AOCS/GNC sensors and actuators domain.
Support anomaly investigations, both during development on ground and in-flight; 8 Support the development and validation of Sensors performance or functional models.
Provide support to ESA in relation to projects for GNC/AOCS hardware units.
Support the Review and analysis of electronic schematics and drawings.
Conduct tests (incl. writing test plan, procedures, reports) in the AOCS/GNC Sensors Laboratory facility to support independent characterization or investigations.
Develop and validate ground software (Ground Support Equipment) to interface with AOCS/GNC Sensors or Actuators to enable testing.
Develop and validate simulation tools for image sensors or cameras (image rendering, detector characterization).
Maintain laboratory facility inventory, Sharepoint structure and calibration status of equipment.
Provide support to maintain laboratory facilities and test benches (for safety, nominal operations, enhancements).

Qualification Requirements

Master’s Degree or equivalent in adequate fields, such as Control Engineering and/or Aerospace Engineering and/or Electrical Engineering.
At least 4 years of experience in AOCS/GNC sensors, as well as their related development and procurement activities, including the detailed design and qualification process.
Sound knowledge of related technologies, R&D trends and the industrial landscape.
Hands-on hardware experience.
Experience with laboratory and field testing of relevant technical equipment.
Experience in the management and monitoring of industrial activities, including participation in reviews.
Experience in the preparation of procurement activities for technology development and innovation (statements of work and proposal evaluation).
Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
Desire to work both autonomously and as part of a team, in an international multicultural environment.
Solution oriented mindset, with a customer focused communication skill.

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.

Location The work will be performed at the European Space Technology and Research Centre ( ESTEC ) at Noordwijk, The Netherlands. 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 , please apply via our Job Application form . Aurora will agree conditional employment terms and conditions with candidates before presenting them. If not directly interested, feel free to share this Job Vacancy with your friends!

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