Space Mission Performance Engineer

Sopra Steria; Zuid-Holland; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HE Space in Noordwijk, the Netherlands, seeks a Mission Performance Engineer to support instrument performance verification for space missions. You will work on requirements flow, model development, and collaboration with instrument and Earth observation teams.

This fixed-term role focuses on mission performance during commissioning, CAL/VAL activities, and cross-team coordination across Europe. Fluency in English is essential.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant physical science or engineering subject.
• Experience in performance assessment of optical instrumentation for atmospheric observation.
• Experience with Earth observation systems; aerosols and ozone data are assets.
• Proficiency with MATLAB and Python for system performance models.
• Fluency in English is mandatory; knowledge of another European language is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to mission performance analysis up to Level 2.
• Maintain requirements, margins, and verification for instrument systems.
• Support End-to-End Simulator and Ground Processor Prototype procurement and validation.
• Develop mission performance models and tools to support industrial development activities.
• Coordinate with Mission Users and Scientists for mission and product definitions.
• Assist in in-flight CAL/VAL operations during commissioning.
• Collaborate with PDGS and MAG on performance verification tasks.

Skills

MATLAB

Python

Optical instrumentation

Earth observation systems

Analytical thinking

English fluency

Education

Master’s degree in a relevant physical science or engineering subject

Job description

HE Space in Noordwijk, the Netherlands, seeks a Mission Performance Engineer to support instrument performance verification for space missions. You will work on requirements flow, model development, and collaboration with instrument and Earth observation teams.

This fixed-term role focuses on mission performance during commissioning, CAL/VAL activities, and cross-team coordination across Europe. Fluency in English is essential.