AIT & Production Engineer for IRIS2 (m/f/d)

Terma Group; Noordwijk; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Terma Group is seeking an experienced space AIT/Production Engineer to support ESA IRIS2 at ESTEC in Noordwijk, the Netherlands. You will be part of a Technical Assistance Service Team delivering engineering support for space segment integration and testing.

The role involves contributing to production readiness, defining industrial processes, and coordinating with hardware teams and partners while adhering to quality and safety standards. Security clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant engineering field.
• At least 4 years of relevant professional experience including satellite AIT/AIV.
• Familiarity with large space projects and development reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR).
• Experience with design trade-offs, risk assessments, interface definitions and AIT plans/reports.

Responsibilities

• Provide AIT & Production Engineering support for IRIS2 satellite program.
• Define/optimise production and industrialisation processes.
• Contribute to production readiness assessments and validation of manufacturing flows.
• Interface with hardware teams and industrial partners on integration aspects.

Skills

English language skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Service orientation

Education

Master’s degree in engineering

Job description

Would you like to be part of our specialist services group, who have been providing engineering support to space agencies and prime contractors for more than 40 years?

For our customer, the European Space Agency (ESA), we are seeking an experienced space AIT / Production Engineer to work at ESA’s ESTEC site in Noordwijk, The Netherlands.

Job description

You will be a member of a Technical Assistance Service Team integrated into the customer to support the EU/ESA IRIS2 programme under the responsibility of the Directorate of Connectivity and Secure Communications (D/CSC).

Responsibilities

As AIT & Production Engineering Specialist reporting to the Service Manager you will be responsible for providing engineering support related to the space segment integration and testing, including, but not limited to, the support to IRIS2 satellites AIT industrial activities.

The key tasks to be performed are:

• Support Assembly, Integration and Testing (AIT) activities for IRIS2 system elements.
• Contribute to the definition and optimisation of production and industrialisation processes.
• Support production readiness assessments and validation of manufacturing flows.
• Interface with hardware teams and industrial partners on integration aspects.
• Ensure alignment with quality, safety, and industrial standards.

This is a full-time position located at ESTEC, Noordwijk, The Netherlands.

The foreseen start of work is May 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter.

What’s our company like?

We are an international company representing world class expertise, delivering complex and high-tech products and services. We value our colleagues and our meaningful contributions to securing people through advanced technology.

You will be part of the Terma Space Division which has for 50 years delivered mission-customized software and hardware products including power systems and star trackers as well as services to the European space market. We have supported a large number of pioneering European scientific and Earth Observation satellite missions and continue to be contracted for the development and delivery of software and hardware systems and services for numerous ongoing and future European, and international missions.

Terma Space operates out of Denmark, The Netherlands, France, Germany, Austria, Czech Republic, Romania, and the UK.

How to succeed in this position?

The successful candidate shall have:

• A Master’s degree in a relevant engineering degree (Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Space Systems Engineering, Industrial Engineering, etc.).
• At least 4 years relevant professional working experience including extensive experience in satellite AIT/AIV.
• Familiary with large space projects and the related development reviews (e.g. SRR, PDR, CDR, etc.) and processes.
• Experience with performing design trade-offs, risk assessments, interface definitions and the generation of AIT plans and reports.

Desirable:

• Experience with procurement activities.
• Familiarity with the space ECSS standards.

Soft skills:

• Service orientation and ability to liaise with other domains.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Good English language skills, written and spoken.

Note: Candidates must be eligible for Personal Security Clearance from an EU country.

Any unanswered questions?

Feel free to contact Mrs. Raluca Moise, TA Manager on 49 6151 86005-0 or [e-mail] in case of any further questions regarding this position.

Application deadline

ASAP

Applications will be processed continuously.

Please note:

• Applicants must hold all appropriate documentation and permits to work in the EU.
• Applicants are required to provide a copy of their ID/passport and degree/higher education certificate. Terma will validate the certificate with the issuing authority.
• In line with ESA Security Requirements, an official Certificate of Good Conduct (or equivalent) and employment reference checks will be required at commencement of employment. Please attach a copy of any reference letters with your application if you have them.

About Terma

The Denmark based high-tech Terma Group develops products and systems for defense and non-defense security applications, including command and control systems, radar systems, self-protection systems for aircraft, space technology, and aerostructures for the aircraft industry.

Terma A/S is headquartered at Aarhus, Denmark. Internationally, Terma has subsidiaries and operations in The Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Austria, Czech Republic, Romania, United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates, India, Singapore and the U.S.