Automation & Robotics Engineer

Aurora is an established supplier of skilled manpower to ESA and in particular at ESTEC and ESAC. Aurora is looking for support in the ESA domain of AOL – Automation Optics and Life Sciences Support.
Happiness of our employees has proven key to obtaining excellent results and a client who also regards us highly for excellent service.

Specific Tasks

We are looking for two ​Automation and Robotics Engineers​ on behalf of the European Space Agency (ESA) for their location in ​Noordwijk, The Netherlands​, to join their ​Robotics Section​.  

The successful candidates will be tasked with, but not limited to:

• Day-to-day operation and maintenance of the different units of the Automation and Robotics Laboratory:

  • Maintenance and servicing of the laboratory hardware and software;

  • Support in planning and implementing new procurements;

  • Maintenance of laboratory inventory;

  • Implementation of the laboratory safety rules.

• Planning, execution and documentation of laboratory experiments:

  • Specific engineering support to existing ESA space projects;

  • Preparation of engineering, technology and facility infrastructure competence for potential future ESA projects;

  • Assessment and integration into end-to-end testbeds of the various outputs from ESA technology development contracts;

  • Demonstration of the Automation and Robotics capabilities.

Specific Qualification Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Engineering (mechatronics, covering aspects from mechanical, electrical and computer engineering).
• At least 4 years of relevant experience.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.
• Education in mechatronics (covering aspects from mechanical, electrical and computer engineering including data communications and digital image processing systems).
• Experience in specification and analysis of robot manipulation, locomotion and control systems.
• Practical experience in robot systems and related engineering tools (e.g. standard design, analysis and simulation software).
• Experience in space project work.
• Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the EU.

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 15 June 2025, please apply via our Job Application form quoting TEC-AOL-1107 (RT-C/TEC-MMA/01107) as reference.

Aurora will agree conditional employment terms and conditions with candidates before presenting them by 17 June 2025, 13.00 hours.

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