Space Materials & Processes Engineer (ECSS Qualified)

McFly & Brown; Zuid-Holland; On-site; EUR 61,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

McFly & Brown in Leiden is seeking an experienced Materials and Processes Engineer with a strong aerospace background to join the Engineering department. You will ensure reliability and qualification of materials and manufacturing processes for advanced space systems, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and international suppliers.

The position is full-time, initially offered through a one-year secondment with potential for permanent employment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Materials Science, Materials Engineering, Metallurgy, Mechanical Engineering or a closely related technical discipline.
• At least 3 years of relevant engineering experience, preferably with substantial exposure to materials qualification, manufacturing process validation or materials-related technical investigations.
• Strong technical understanding of metallic and composite materials, adhesive bonding, joining technologies, material properties and their application in high-reliability engineering environments.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct or coordinate laboratory testing, failure analysis, root cause investigations and technical assessments of manufacturing non-conformances.
• Excellent analytical, technical reporting and stakeholder communication skills, with professional fluency in English. You reside in the Netherlands and meet the applicable export-control eligibility requirements.
• Preferred: Experience within the aerospace or space industry, familiarity with ECSS standards, materials and processes qualification, supplier assessments or digital engineering tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert technical guidance on material selection, characterization and qualification, including metallic materials, composites, adhesives, bonding technologies and advanced joining processes.
• Lead and support material testing, verification activities, failure investigations and root cause analyses, translating technical findings into corrective and preventive actions.
• Evaluate and qualify manufacturing processes, ensuring compliance with applicable engineering specifications, ECSS standards and space industry quality requirements.
• Investigate complex material- and process-related non-conformances, assess technical risks and develop robust engineering solutions in collaboration with design, manufacturing and quality teams.
• Coordinate laboratory investigations, review test results, prepare technical documentation and qualification reports, and conduct technical assessments at supplier and manufacturing facilities.

Skills

Materials science

Aerospace qualification

English fluency

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Materials Science/Engineering

Job description

McFly & Brown in Leiden is seeking an experienced Materials and Processes Engineer with a strong aerospace background to join the Engineering department. You will ensure reliability and qualification of materials and manufacturing processes for advanced space systems, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and international suppliers.

The position is full-time, initially offered through a one-year secondment with potential for permanent employment.