Job ID: TEC-ETM-633
Deadline: 22 September 2020
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 ETM – Environmental Testing and Mechanical AIV Engineering.
Happiness of our employees has proven key to obtaining excellent results and a client who also regards us highly for excellent service.
Overview
General tasks related to the role are:
- Support ESA for the development and improvement of environmental test facilities used for Space programme.
- Improving the existing environmental test facilities and methods.
- Developing and implementing new test facilities and test methods to support the evolution of space test requirements.
- Supervising and supporting maintenance, calibration, repair and operation activities on environmental test facilities.
- Support the Customers of the Test Centre.
- Participate in formal project reviews and tender evaluation boards, usually in the AIV panel.
Specific qualification requirements
- University degree (MSc.) in Aerospace or Mechanical engineering.
- At least 4 years experience with design, operation and maintenance of environmental test facilities used for space hardware (shakers, thermal vacuum facilities).
- Hands-on experience for trouble-shooting of complex electro-mechanical systems.
- Fluent in the English language (spoken and written). Knowledge of another European language 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.
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 to a company pension scheme.
To be considered for this Position
Prior to 22 September 2020, please apply via our Job Application form quoting TEC-ETM-633 as the reference.
Aurora will agree conditional employment terms and conditions with candidates before presenting them by 25 September 2020, 13.00 hours.
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