Space Materials Engineer – Solar Array Assembly

Aerospacelab; Louvain-la-Neuve; Remote; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible ways of working

Job summary

Aerospacelab is seeking a motivated Materials Engineer to join the Solar Array Assembly team in Belgium. You will work on materials and processes for SAA, conduct tests, and build a robust technical case for customer design reviews.

Join a fast-paced, hands-on environment with close collaboration between lab, shop floor, and AIT teams. The role emphasizes materials QA, RCA, and shaping the product for space use.

Qualifications

• Must have a Master’s degree, PhD, or equivalent in Materials Science, Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering, or Aerospace Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in a materials engineering role, preferably in space/aerospace.
• Experience with polymer materials (adhesives, encapsulants, composites, coatings) and their testing.
• Knowledge of space solar array technology: multijunction cells, coverglass, interconnect welding, substrates.
• Hands-on attitude: lab and shop floor experience, capable of running tests.

Responsibilities

• Select and qualify SAA materials and processes (adhesives, encapsulants, substrates, coverglass bonding, interconnect welding).
• Write test plans and follow samples through manufacturing and testing; analyze results and write reports.
• Maintain DML/DPL materials lists and justify choices.
• Present results in design reviews (PDR, CDR, QR) and respond to customer questions/RIDs.
• Follow up suppliers and test laboratories: specs, test campaigns, inspections, non-conformances.
• Support SAA mechanical, electrical and AIT teams on materials issues and root-cause analysis.

Skills

Materials engineering

Lab testing

Root-cause analysis

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in Materials Science

PhD in a related field

Equivalent in Aerospace Engineering

Tools

ECSS standards

Job description

Aerospacelab is seeking a motivated Materials Engineer to join the Solar Array Assembly team in Belgium. You will work on materials and processes for SAA, conduct tests, and build a robust technical case for customer design reviews.

Join a fast-paced, hands-on environment with close collaboration between lab, shop floor, and AIT teams. The role emphasizes materials QA, RCA, and shaping the product for space use.