Mechanisms Engineer

ATG Europe; Noordwijk; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

ATG Europe in Noordwijk, The Netherlands, is seeking a Mechanism Engineer to support ESA space programmes across design, verification and testing activities. You will analyze mechanisms, participate in design reviews and prepare technical assessments for mission success.

The role requires 7+ years of experience, familiarity with ESA ECSS standards, and strong English communication and teamwork skills. This position is based at ESA's Noordwijk location.]

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering.
• 7+ years of experience in design, verification and testing of space mechanisms.
• Knowledge of spacecraft mechanical systems, tribology and pyrotechnic devices.
• Experience with ESA space projects and ECSS standards.
• Ability to prepare technical reports and Statements of Work.
• Strong analytical, communication and teamwork skills.
• Fluency in English, written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical engineering support to ESA space programmes through project lifecycles.
• Participate in system and subsystem design reviews and assess mechanism-related hardware.
• Conduct analyses to support development, qualification and verification of space mechanisms.
• Support ESA project monitoring with independent assessments and cross-analyses.
• Prepare reports, presentations and tender evaluation inputs.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering

Job description

We are looking for a Mechanism Engineer to complete our consultants Workforce Management Service to support the European Space Agency (ESA) at their location in Noordwijk, The Netherlands.

Please note, the successful candidate will be employed by ATG Europe (or one of its subsidiaries). Furthermore, upon selection, they will be subject to a general security screening performed by an external provider (further information will be provided at the interview stage).

The successful candidate will be tasked with, but not limited to:

• Provide technical engineering support to ESA space programmes throughout project lifecycle phases, including design, manufacturing, testing and verification activities;
• Participate in system and subsystem design reviews and perform technical assessments of mechanism-related hardware and engineering documentation;
• Conduct engineering analyses to support the development, qualification and verification of space mechanisms, tribology systems and pyrotechnic devices;
• Perform independent technical assessments, cross-analyses and shadow engineering activities to support ESA project monitoring;
• Support Concurrent Design Facility (CDF) studies through engineering assessments, technical analyses and preparation of reports and presentations;
• Support the review and evaluation of industrial proposals during Invitation To Tender (ITT) activities;
• Identify critical technical issues and contribute to problem resolution activities;
• Participate in failure investigations, Non-Conformance Review Boards (NRBs) and technical review meetings as a subject matter expert;
• Support the preparation of Statements of Work and technical specifications for technology development activities;
• Contribute to ESA research and development projects, technology programmes and future mission studies related to mechanisms engineering;
• Produce engineering assessment reports, technical presentations, review reports and tender evaluation inputs.

ATG is dedicated to diversity and inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer. Regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, handicap, or any other reason protected by relevant state or municipal legislation, we are pleased to consider all eligible candidates for employment.

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or a related discipline;

At least 7 years of proven experience in the design, analysis, development, verification and testing of space mechanisms or other complex mechanical systems;

Good knowledge of spacecraft mechanical systems, mechanisms, tribology and pyrotechnic devices;

Experience supporting space projects throughout design, manufacturing, integration and testing phases;

Experience performing engineering analyses and technical assessments;

Familiarity with ESA and ECSS standards applicable to space mechanism development and verification;

Experience participating in design reviews, failure investigations and non-conformance resolution activities;

Ability to prepare technical reports, engineering assessments and Statements of Work;

Strong analytical, communication and teamwork skills;

Fluency in English, both written and spoken.