Systems Engineer for Space Exploration

SpaceSpecialists Ltd; Brussel Hoofdstad; Sur place; EUR 70 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Indefinite contract

Competitive remuneration package

Training and development programs

Résumé du poste

Space Applications Services in Brussels area is seeking a Systems Engineer for Space Exploration to join the Future Projects and Exploration Team. The successful candidate will contribute to study, design, prototyping and testing of enabling technologies for future missions, reporting to the Future Projects and Exploration Team Lead.

The role requires a university degree in space-related engineering, several years of space systems experience, and the ability to operate in an international

Qualifications

• University degree in Aerospace, Systems, Mechanical, Electrical, Process Engineering or related discipline.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Experience with the system development cycle, from feasibility studies to qualification and production.
• Ability to work in distributed international teams.
• Proactive and able to work independently.
• Willingness to travel.

Responsabilités

• Support and lead scientific and engineering studies related to future human spaceflight and exploration of the solar system
• Mission, system and concepts of operation development for exploration systems and payloads
• System design across multiple phases of their lifecycle, including requirements engineering, design trade-offs and mission analysis
• Liaise with subcontractors, suppliers, customers, as well as internal discipline experts
• Mission and system requirements management
• Prepare technical responses to Invitations to Tender
• Deliver technical products for assigned projects
• Perform other assignments as required

Connaissances

Excellent English

Space systems engineering

System development life cycle

Organisational skills

Distributed international teamwork

Formation

University degree in Aerospace, Systems, Mechanical, Electrical, Process Engineering or related

Outils

MATLAB/Simulink

STK

FreeFlyer

SolidWorks

Description du poste

Systems Engineer for Space Exploration

Our Client, Space Applications Services is a company at the forefront of space technology development and the provision of services for human spaceflight, exploration and earth observation missions. Headquarters in Belgium (Brussels Area), with a research office in The Netherlands and a subsidiary in the USA, the company provides solutions for both commercial and institutional customers. Space Applications Services work with clients such as the European Space Agency, the European Commission, governmental and national space agencies as well as the major space industries.

Location: Brussels area, Belgium

Type: Permanent

Start Date: Immediate

Overview

The company develops payloads, avionics, robotics technology, products and provides complete mission operations control centre solutions to EN9100 standards. The company also provides engineering, science and training services, including astronaut training. In the headquarters, they have a control centre room that operates commercial payloads on the International Space Station and a laboratory comprising a cleanroom. The successful candidate will be based in the main office at Sint-Stevens-Woluwe (Brussels Area). The position is in the Systems Department, as part of the Future Projects and Exploration Team. The candidate will mainly report to Future Projects and Exploration Team Lead. The Team is responsible for the study, design, prototyping, and test of enabling technologies for future missions. The Team is in search of a talented and highly motivated individual for a full‑time position in the exciting area of Exploration Systems and Payloads Engineering, in our efforts to contribute to Europe’s objective of a sustainable return to the Moon, and to the expansion of humankind into the Solar System.

Responsibilities

• Support and lead scientific and engineering studies related to future human spaceflight and exploration of the solar system
• Mission, system and concepts of operation development for exploration systems and payloads
• System design across multiple phases of their lifecycle, includes but is not limited to requirements engineering, design trade‑offs and mission analysis
• Provide systems engineering expertise for the definition, development and testing of the following products in on‑going projects:
  • Electro‑mechanical and chemical processing payloads for exploration and In‑Situ Resource Utilisation (ISRU) – ALCHEMIST (ESA ISRU Demonstration Mission)
  • Earth‑based reactors and facilities for the production of Oxygen from Lunar regolith – ISRULAB (ESA ISRU Ground‑based research investment and utilization)
• Liaise with subcontractors, suppliers, customers, as well as internal discipline experts
• Mission and system requirements management
• Support the designing, prototyping, prototype assessment, functional verification and optimization of subsystems
• Prepare technical responses to Invitations to Tender
• Responsible for the delivery of technical products for assigned projects
• Perform other assignments as required

Qualifications

• University degree in Aerospace, Systems, Mechanical, Electrical, Process Engineering or related discipline
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the field of space systems engineering
• Experience with the system development cycle, from feasibility studies to qualification and production
• Excellent organisational and communication (documentation, presentation, interpersonal) skills
• Passion for the mission and willingness to grow and thrive with the company
• Ability to synthesise, summarise and draw conclusions
• Ability to adhere to strict standards of confidentiality and deadlines
• Ability to work in distributed international teams
• Intellectual curiosity, flexibility and capability of assimilating new knowledge quickly
• A proactive approach, with initiative and ability to work independently
• Flexibility and willingness to travel
• Strength to cope with schedules and deadlines
• Excellent written and spoken English

Assets Considered

• Experience with/in:
  • Project management, conducting trade‑off studies, leading or participating in integrated tests, professional design of mining equipment, or chemical process engineering
  • Either performing or supporting the development of thermal and structural designs for spacecraft/payload or complex Earth‑based systems and CAD modelling experience (e.g. Solidworks)
• Knowledge of:
  • International spaceflight programmes, spaceflight standards (ECSS/NASA), systems engineering processes (e.g. MBSE) and tools (e.g. MATLAB/Simulink, STK, FreeFlyer)
  • Geology/Earth/Lunar/Physical, Space Resources, tribology and materials science

Employment Offer

• Working within a growing company with Staff located in Belgium, Germany and The Netherlands
• A professional working environment with motivated Engineers and Scientists coming from all different horizons and countries with a common passion for space
• A full‑time position with an indefinite contract of employment
• A competitive remuneration package and good working conditions
• An individualised training and development programmes

Ideally, the candidate shall be eligible to work in the European Union or in possession of a European Blue Card for two or more years. Candidates will be considered from countries worldwide and as necessary, assisted with the relevant EU Visa/Work Permit process. We are looking for someone to start immediately. A great opportunity to be part of a unique growth story! For further information about this position please contact us and we will endeavour to get back to you as soon as possible.