Mechanical AIV/AIT Engineer

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 satellite projects in AIV/AIT aspects including follow up of industry activities.
• Support Agency projects on AIV/AIT issues, in particular environmental testing including follow up of industry activities.
• Support the Customers of the Test Centre through all project phases, taking into account project requirements and performance of facilities.
• Support Agency projects with respect to model philosophy definition, requirement specification, planning, costing, risk assessment, test execution and verification control.
• Support Agency project studies and reviews in the Concurrent Design Facility at ESTEC in the domain programmatics and AIV/AIT.
• Participate in formal project reviews and tender evaluation boards, usually in the AIV panel.
• Participate in the development of new methods and tools, the preparation and implementation of investments.

Specific qualification requirements

• University degree (MSc.) in Aerospace or Mechanical engineering.
• At least 4 years experience in satellite AIV and satellite testing.
• 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 10 September 2020, please apply via our Job Application form quoting TEC-ETM-634 as the reference.

Aurora will agree conditional employment terms and conditions with candidates before presenting them by 15 September 2020, 13.00 hours.

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