Non-Metallic Materials and Processes Engineer

Telespazio Belgium; Noordwijk; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days paid annual leave

Fully paid health insurance

Career development programs

Flexibility with working hours

Relocation package

Job summary

A leading aerospace contractor in the Netherlands is searching for a Non-Metallic Materials and Processes Engineer to support the European Space Agency. The role requires a Master's degree in materials engineering, with responsibilities including mechanical testing of materials and using advanced composite technologies. This position offers a hybrid work arrangement and competitive benefits including relocation assistance.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent qualification in materials engineering or related field.
• At least 4 years of relevant experience.
• Extensive experience in processing/production of composites.

Responsibilities

• Work as a contractor for the European Space Agency at ESTEC.
• Conduct mechanical testing and performance evaluations for materials.
• Define and execute test plans for qualification of materials.

Skills

Processing/production of carbon-fibre composites

Mechanical testing and fatigue life assessment

Define and execute test plans

Selection of materials for space application

Experience with composite materials for tanks

Simulation of thermo-mechanical behaviour

Data analytics and machine learning for composite analysis

Fluency in English

Education

Master’s degree in materials engineering or equivalent

Job description

Overview

On behalf of the European Space Agency, we are looking for a highly skilled Non-Metallic Materials and Processes Engineer to work in ESTEC, in the Netherlands.

Telespazio Belgium can count on almost 40 years of experience in the field of Space Operations Service & Engineering activities. We provide a permanent contract with great benefits, a good salary, a relocation package along with genuine support to our employees.

The European Space Agency is our biggest client and we provide highly qualified employees to many sites of ESA but mainly for ESTEC in the Netherlands. We provide a permanent contract with great benefits, a good salary, a relocation package along with genuine support to our employees.

Where: You will be working within ESTEC, the European Space Agency’s offices in the Netherlands as a contractor for Telespazio Belgium. We don’t expect employees to be on-site full time; however you will still have to relocate to the Netherlands for this position.

Check out the ESTEC site here: esa.int/About_Us/ESTEC

What you offer

• Master’s degree or equivalent qualification in materials engineering and science, materials physics/metallurgy and/or non-metallic materials or another related field
• At least 4 years of relevant experience
• Extensive experience in processing/production, testing, and performance evaluation of carbon-fibre reinforced composites and associated bonding and joining technologies
• Experience in mechanical testing and fatigue life assessment
• Experience in defining and executing test plans for materials qualification and process validation
• Ability to make decisions for selection of materials and processes for space application
• Familiarity with high-temperature materials, including CMCs, ceramics, and hybrid composites, for use in space applications; their manufacturing methods, characterization methods and performance evaluation is considered an asset
• Understanding of the mechanical, thermal, and environmental requirements of composite materials in launcher systems and space vehicles is an asset
• Specific experience with composite materials used for tanks or pressure vessels, such as fuel tanks, cryogenic tanks, or pressurized systems is an asset
• Experience in simulation of thermo-mechanical and fatigue behaviour of composites and simulation of composites manufacturing processes is an asset
• Experience in data analytics and application of machine learning software for composite analysis is an asset
• Candidates must be eligible to work in the EU
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken
• Good knowledge about general materials test methodologies and experience in mechanical testing and fatigue life assessment

What we offer

• 30 days of paid annual leave, plus the days ESTEC is closed including public holidays (~12 days) based on a 40-hour working week
• Hybrid working scheme (3 days in the office and 2 days remote in the Netherlands)
• Flexible working hours; you are in charge of your own agenda respecting core working hours
• Fully paid collective extensive health insurance scheme
• A good pension scheme with no personal contribution
• A career development (Coursera membership + training budget)
• Travel allowance
• Extensive relocation package

Where

You will be working within ESTEC, the European Space Agency’s offices in the Netherlands as a contractor for Telespazio Belgium. We don’t expect the employees to be on-site full time; however you will still have to relocate to the Netherlands for this position.

Interviews will be held via Skype, WebEx, other digital platforms or onsite in ESTEC.

When

Deadline to apply: ASAP

Please note that interviews will be held either via skype, webex, other digital platforms or onsite in ESTEC

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Aviation & Aerospace