Electromechanical Engineer For Test Facility [26190]

Sopra Steria; Jayapura; On-site; IDR 1,210,898,000 - 1,715,439,000; Full time

Job summary

HE Space in Noordwijk, Netherlands, seeks an experienced Environmental Test Facility Engineer to enhance test facilities for space hardware. You will lead maintenance, calibration, and testing across TVAC, vibration, acoustic, and EMC campaigns within multidisciplinary international teams.

The role requires a Master’s degree in aerospace or related engineering, at least four years of relevant experience, and fluent English.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in aerospace or related engineering.
• Minimum 4 years of relevant professional experience.
• Hands-on with design, operation, maintenance of environmental test facilities.
• Experience with TVAC, vibration, acoustic, shock, EMC testing.
• Familiarity with AIV processes in space systems.
• Strong analytical and teamwork skills.
• Fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Improve environmental test facilities, processes, and test methods.
• Develop and implement new test facilities and techniques.
• Supervise maintenance, calibration, repair, and operations.
• Provide technical support to Test Centre customers during campaigns.
• Plan and execute environmental test activities for spacecraft and subsystems.
• Participate in technical reviews and tender boards (AIV).
• Ensure facilities operate safely and according to standards.

Skills

Environmental testing

TVAC testing

Vibration testing

Acoustic testing

EMC testing

AIV knowledge

Problem solving

English fluency

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in aerospace/related engineering

Job description

Company Description

HE Space is a successful international space company, specialised in providing managed services and human resources to the international space sector for over 40 years. We hire space experts all over Europe across the whole spectrum of space-related activities, from engineering to science, software development, operations, marketing, finance and administration. Our employees contribute towards a wide range of groundbreaking space programmes including Galileo and Copernicus, ExoMars, Iris2, ESA BASS, ESA GSPT, LISA Pathfinder, Euclid, the Ariane and Vega launchers as well as the International Space Station. HE Space has joined forces with CS Group and Sopra Steria to lead the engineering and digital space market in Europe and to provide highly skilled consulting. We are passionate about people and invest in you to support the development of the European space industry.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Improve existing environmental test facilities, processes, and test methods;
• Develop and implement new test facilities and testing techniques to support future space missions and technologies;
• Supervise and support maintenance, calibration, repair, and operational activities across environmental test facilities;
• Provide technical support to Test Centre customers throughout test campaigns;
• Support the planning and execution of environmental test activities for spacecraft, payloads, and subsystems;
• Participate in technical project reviews and tender evaluation boards, particularly within Assembly, Integration and Verification (AIV) activities;
• Ensure facilities operate safely, efficiently, and in accordance with applicable standards and procedures;

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, Aeronautics, Astronautics, or a related technical discipline;
• Minimum 4 years of relevant professional experience;
• Hands-on experience with the design, operation, maintenance, or improvement of environmental test facilities used for space hardware;
• Experience with one or more environmental testing systems, including: Thermal Vacuum (TVAC);
• Vibration Testing;
• Acoustic Testing;
• Shock Testing;
• Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Testing;
• Knowledge of Assembly, Integration and Verification (AIV) processes for space systems;
• Experience supporting environmental test campaigns for spacecraft, payloads, instruments, or subsystems;
• Familiarity with calibration, maintenance, troubleshooting, and performance monitoring of complex test equipment;
• Strong technical problem-solving and analytical skills;
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work within multidisciplinary international teams;
• Fluency in English;

Desirable Skills

• Experience gained within ESA, space agencies, or the aerospace sector;
• Knowledge of space qualification standards and environmental testing requirements;
• Experience supporting facility upgrades, new equipment implementation, or test process improvements;

Additional Information

This job is located in Noordwijk, Netherlands.

*Please note that the role is initially for the duration of 7 months with possible prolongation.

Inclusive and committed employer, our company works every day to combat all forms of discrimination and promote a respectful working environment. That's why, committed to gender diversity and overall inclusivity, we encourage all applications and profiles.

An exciting and dynamic international working environment awaits you!

Last apply date: 15/11/2026!