Space Onboard Computer & Data Handling Engineer

Qabird; Noordwijk; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

European Space Agency in Noordwijk seeks an Onboard Computers and Data Handling Engineer to lead development of platform data handling systems for space missions. You will work within the Data Handling Section to advance architectures, hardware units, and secure processing techniques.

The role covers feasibility studies, technology roadmaps, and collaboration across software and hardware teams, with emphasis on innovation, validation, and literature dissemination. A senior profile is expected.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in electronics, electrical engineering, networks or related field.
• Approximately 10 years of relevant professional experience expected.
• Experience with end-to-end data handling and processing systems in space.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert technical support for onboard computers and data handling systems.
• Participate in feasibility studies, reviews and procurement evaluations.
• Define technology development requirements and roadmaps.
• Initiate and manage R&D activities for short- and long-term needs.
• Contribute to dissemination of results and knowledge transfer.

Skills

Onboard data handling

Hardware development

Project support

Procurement experience

Technology roadmap

Education

Master's degree in electronics or related field

Job description

European Space Agency in Noordwijk seeks an Onboard Computers and Data Handling Engineer to lead development of platform data handling systems for space missions. You will work within the Data Handling Section to advance architectures, hardware units, and secure processing techniques.

The role covers feasibility studies, technology roadmaps, and collaboration across software and hardware teams, with emphasis on innovation, validation, and literature dissemination. A senior profile is expected.