Electromechanical Engineer

Starion; Noordwijk; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

ESA's ESTEC in Noordwijk, Netherlands, invites applications for an Electromechanical Engineer to join the team working on secure and innovative space technologies. You will help develop, optimise and operate advanced environmental test facilities and provide expert support across testing activities.

You will collaborate with international teams, oversee equipment maintenance and participate in project reviews and tender evaluations, contributing to space programmes with integrity and technical

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant technical discipline (Mechanics, Electronics, Aeronautics or Astronautics).
• Minimum 4 years of experience in a relevant field.
• Hands-on experience with environmental test facilities, or space hardware testing.
• Experience supporting environmental test campaigns for space programmes.
• Proactive, collaborative mindset with strong English communication.

Responsibilities

• Enhance and optimise environmental test facilities and testing methods.
• Develop new test capabilities to meet evolving space testing requirements.
• Oversee maintenance, calibration, repair and operation of environmental test facilities.
• Provide expert technical support to Test Centre customers during testing activities.
• Contribute to key project reviews and tender evaluations as part of the AIV panel.

Skills

Environmental test facilities

Space hardware testing

Proactive collaboration

Customer-oriented communication

Fluent English

Education

Master’s degree in Mechanics / Electronics / Aeronautics / Astronautics

Job description

Electromechanical Engineer

Location: Noordwijk, Netherlands. Application deadline: 23 November 2026. Reference number: 0612.

Your Mission

Join us in shaping the future of secure and innovative technologies across space and cybersecurity.

On behalf of ESA, we are looking for an Electromechanical Engineer to work at ESTEC’s premises in Noordwijk, Netherlands.

You’ll help develop, optimise and operate sophisticated environmental test facilities while providing expert support to projects throughout their testing activities.

Tasks and Activities

You’ll have the opportunity to:

• Enhance and optimise existing environmental test facilities and testing methods.
• Develop and introduce innovative test capabilities to meet evolving space testing requirements.
• Oversee and support the maintenance, calibration, repair and operation of advanced environmental test facilities.
• Work closely with Test Centre customers, providing expert technical support throughout testing activities.
• Contribute your expertise to key project reviews and tender evaluations, primarily as part of the AIV panel.

What We’re Looking For

Ideally, you will have:

• Master’s degree in a relevant technical discipline, such as Mechanics, Electronics, Aeronautics or Astronautics.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in a relevant field.
• Hands-on experience in the design, operation and maintenance of environmental test facilities, or comparable equipment, used for space hardware.
• Experience supporting environmental test campaigns for space programmes.
• A proactive and collaborative approach, with the confidence to work both independently and within an international, multicultural team.
• A solution-focused mindset, combined with strong, customer-oriented communication skills.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.

Why Make the Move?

• Make an impact where it matters. Contribute to high profile projects supporting organisations such as ESA, EUMETSAT, the European Commission, NATO and national defence programmes.
• Work alongside some of Europe’s brightest minds. Join an international team of experts who thrive on collaboration, innovation and solving complex challenges that deliver real-world results.
• Grow beyond a single project. Join a growing international organisation and broaden your experience across a variety of projects and technical disciplines.
• Invest in your future. Benefit from ongoing training, mentoring and professional development opportunities designed to support both your personal and professional growth.
• Join a company that puts people first. Guided by our values of Integrity, Inspiration, Care and Collaboration, we offer a supportive culture, flexible working arrangements.

Equal Opportunities

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to achieving diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. We therefore welcome applications from all candidates, irrespective of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religious beliefs, age, disability or other characteristics.

As part of our commitment to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process, we will provide reasonable adjustments and support to ensure neuro-diverse applicants or those with a disability or long-term condition can be their best during the recruitment process.