EMC Engineer

Qabird; Noordwijk; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Qabird seeks an EMC Engineer to support ESA’s Power Systems, EMC and Space Environment services at ESTEC in Noordwijk, the Netherlands. The role focuses on defining EMC requirements, analyses and testing for spacecraft equipment, and contributing to PDR/CDR/FAR reviews on complex space hardware.

The successful candidate will have a PhD or MSc in physics or electrical engineering, with extensive EMC experience, and fluency in English.

Qualifications

• PhD or master’s degree in physics and/or Electrical Engineering with minimum 4 years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of EMC requirements and testing practices.
• Experience in analysing EMC data and addressing waivers.
• Ability to work autonomously and in international teams.

Responsibilities

• Define and assess EMC requirements at system and equipment level.
• Perform electromagnetic and circuit analyses and verification.
• Define and assess EMC test procedures for spacecraft equipment and systems.
• Assess EMC test data, non-conformances and Waivers requests.
• Troubleshoot spacecraft equipment with EMI issues; support design reviews (PDR/CDR/FAR).

Skills

EMC knowledge

EMC analysis

EMC testing

Space industry experience

English fluent

Team player

Autonomous work

PDR/CDR/FAR familiarity

Education

PhD or MSc in physics or EE

Job description

EMC Engineer

Location: Noordwijk, Netherlands

Application deadline: 22 July 2026

Reference number: 0543

Are you looking for a new opportunity to take your career to a higher orbit? To join an international group with a successful track record in Space Engineering? A job adapted to your career ambitions and in which you could have an impact for the years to come?

We are looking for an EMC Engineer to join our team in support of ESA’s Power Systems, EMC and Space Environment Support Service.

The position is based on-site at ESTEC’s premises in Noordwijk, The Netherlands.

About the client and location

The European Space Research and Technology Centre (ESTEC) is the European Space Agency’s (ESA) base in Noordwijk, The Netherlands. As ESA’s largest test centre, it is responsible for the majority of space technology and spacecraft development through varying phases of production.

Tasks and activities

The scope of work will include:

• Definition and assessment of EMC requirements at both System and Equipment level.
• Electromagnetic and circuital analyses.
• Definition and assessment of EMC test and verification procedures of spacecraft equipment and systems.
• Assessment of EMC test results, EMC non-conformances and Request for Waivers.
• Troubleshooting activities for spacecraft equipment and system exhibiting electromagnetic interference.
• Active participation in Spacecraft or payloads Preliminary Design Reviews (PDR), Critical Design Reviews (CDR) and Flight Acceptance Reviews (FAR).

Skills and experience

The following skills and experience are mandatory:

• PhD or master’s degree in physics and/or Electrical Engineering, with minimum 4 years of relevant experience.
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant professional experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of EMC requirements.
• Expertise in EMC analysis and practical experience in EMC testing.
• Familiarity with both Industrial EMC practices and the European Space Agency review processes.
• Experience in the assessment of EMC test data, specifications and request for Waivers.
• Desire to work both autonomously and as part of a team, in an international multicultural environment.
• Solution oriented mindset, with a customer focused communication skill.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

The following skills and experience would be highly desirable:

• Expertise in harness engineering.

Why should you apply?

• You will have the opportunity to work within leading space organisations across Europe.
• We encourage everyone to think outside the box and to push the boundaries of traditional knowledge. This role is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking company and allows for a deeper understanding of the industry.
• To be part of a company that values integrity, inspiration, care and collaboration.
• Benefits include competitive remuneration packages; unique career opportunities, including working in other countries; access to training and development programmes; flexible relocation support.

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.