Space Safety Architect & Validation (GNC/Robotics)

EU Satellite Centre (SatCen); Noordwijk; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The European Space Agency (ESA) Space Safety Mission Implementation Division at ESTEC, Noordwijk, Netherlands seeks a Space Safety Functional and Validation Architect to define and validate Space Safety missions from Phase A to E1, including GNC, AOCS and robotics in the loop when applicable. You may contribute to multiple missions at different development stages.

You will report to the Project Manager and collaborate with System Technical Leads, Industry, and Mission Study teams to ensure

Qualifications

• Master's degree in engineering or a related field.
• 10+ years of hands-on experience in spacecraft development and verification.
• Strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Support Phase A/B1 studies and ensure a smooth transition to implementation.
• Coordinate end-to-end AIT/AIV approach with industry and verification campaigns.
• Oversee spacecraft production, integration and verification activities.
• Support flight operations planning and launch campaigns.

Skills

Spacecraft development

AIT/AIV

System validation

Procurement

Risk management

ECSS standards

Education

Master's degree in engineering

Job description

The European Space Agency (ESA) Space Safety Mission Implementation Division at ESTEC, Noordwijk, Netherlands seeks a Space Safety Functional and Validation Architect to define and validate Space Safety missions from Phase A to E1, including GNC, AOCS and robotics in the loop when applicable. You may contribute to multiple missions at different development stages.

You will report to the Project Manager and collaborate with System Technical Leads, Industry, and Mission Study teams to ensure