Space Safety Architect: Validation & GNC Lead

European Space Agency - ESA; Noordwijk; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

European Space Agency (ESA) in Noordwijk, NL, seeks a Space Safety Functional and Validation Architect to lead end-to-end verification and validation across Phase A to E1. The role interacts closely with Project Managers, System Leads, and industry partners to ensure successful mission delivery.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in spacecraft development, strong GNC/AOCS experience, and a master's degree in engineering.

Qualifications

• More than 10 years of hands-on spacecraft development experience with verification and validation.
• Experience in AIT/AIV and managing complex system validation campaigns.
• Master's degree in engineering or related field and extensive space domain experience.

Responsibilities

• Define, maintain and coordinate end-to-end AIT/AIV approach, including integration flows and validation testing.
• Oversee spacecraft assembly, integration activities and verification campaigns with industry.
• Support project management on risk, schedule, cost control and technical reviews.

Skills

GNC validation

AOCS validation

Robotics in the loop

Leadership

Education

Master's degree in engineering

Job description

European Space Agency (ESA) in Noordwijk, NL, seeks a Space Safety Functional and Validation Architect to lead end-to-end verification and validation across Phase A to E1. The role interacts closely with Project Managers, System Leads, and industry partners to ensure successful mission delivery.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in spacecraft development, strong GNC/AOCS experience, and a master's degree in engineering.