Onboard Data Handling Engineer — Space Systems

ESA Space Mechanisms; Noordwijk; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ESA Space Mechanisms in Noordwijk, Netherlands seeks an On-board Computers and Data Handling Engineer to support the Avionics and EEE Division. The role covers architecture, testing and integration of data processing hardware for space missions, with emphasis on AI/ML-enabled solutions and secure data handling.

You will contribute to technology roadmaps, manage R&D activities and collaborate with software, microelectronics and applications engineers to realise robust, radiation-tolerant systems.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in electronics, electrical engineering, networks, telecoms or related field is required.
• In principle, 10 years of relevant professional experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert technical support and consultancy to ESA projects in onboard data handling.
• Participate in feasibility studies, reviews and evaluations of procurement proposals.
• Identify critical development problems and assist in their resolution.
• Contribute to defining technology development requirements, roadmaps and work plans.
• Define and manage R&D activities addressing short- and long-term ESA mission needs.
• Foster new application areas with multidisciplinary teams and cutting-edge tech.
• Conduct laboratory activities as required and monitor trends in the field.
• Disseminate results and promote knowledge transfer across the Agency.

Skills

Onboard computers

Data handling

Hardware development

FPGA/ASIC design

System architecture

Troubleshooting

Project support

Education

Master's degree in electronics or related field

~10 years relevant experience

Tools

FPGA

Verilog/VHDL

MATLAB/Simulink

Radiation-hardened design

Job description

ESA Space Mechanisms in Noordwijk, Netherlands seeks an On-board Computers and Data Handling Engineer to support the Avionics and EEE Division. The role covers architecture, testing and integration of data processing hardware for space missions, with emphasis on AI/ML-enabled solutions and secure data handling.

You will contribute to technology roadmaps, manage R&D activities and collaborate with software, microelectronics and applications engineers to realise robust, radiation-tolerant systems.