Lead FDIR Systems Engineer for Space Missions

EU Satellite Centre (SatCen); Noordwijk; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

European Space Agency (ESA) - ESTEC, Noordwijk, Netherlands - is seeking a skilled FDIR System Engineer to provide cross-mission Fault Detection, Isolation and Recovery expertise across the full project lifecycle from design through operations. You will contribute to reviews, architecture trade-offs and verification strategies, while aligning with ECSS standards and AI-enhanced methods.

The role requires a master's degree in aerospace engineering and at least four years of relevant experience,

Qualifications

• Master's degree in aerospace engineering or a relevant field is required.
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in FDIR or fault management.
• Experience with ECSS processes and standardisation is preferred.
• Ability to analyse operational data and improve FDIR concepts.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership on Fault Detection, Isolation and Recovery across system elements and project lifecycles.
• Lead integration and ensure full traceability of FDIR across design, implementation and verification.
• Prepare and consolidate FDIR documentation for all mission phases in line with ESA processes.
• Define and validate FDIR concepts in alignment with system design constraints.
• Apply rigorous engineering processes to demonstrate FDIR fitness for purpose and risk mitigation.
• Support project reviews and technical discussions with residual risk assessments.

Skills

System engineering

FDIR expertise

ECSS standards

AI techniques

Data analysis

Education

Master's degree in aerospace engineering or relevant field

Tools

Requirements management tools

Job description

European Space Agency (ESA) - ESTEC, Noordwijk, Netherlands - is seeking a skilled FDIR System Engineer to provide cross-mission Fault Detection, Isolation and Recovery expertise across the full project lifecycle from design through operations. You will contribute to reviews, architecture trade-offs and verification strategies, while aligning with ECSS standards and AI-enhanced methods.

The role requires a master's degree in aerospace engineering and at least four years of relevant experience,