Space Safety Validation & GNC Architect

European Space Agency; Nederland; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

European Space Agency is seeking a Space Safety Functional and Validation Architect to lead the definition and validation of Space Safety missions from Phase A to Phase E1, covering GNC, AOCS and robotics in the loop. The role interfaces with mission study and implementation teams within the Space Safety Mission Implementation Division.

The candidate should have 10+ years in spacecraft development, with strong verification/validation, ECSS knowledge, and capability to guide industry through

Qualifications

• Master's degree in engineering or related field is required.
• More than 10 years of hands-on spacecraft development experience.
• Significant involvement in verification and validation activities.

Responsibilities

• Define and validate Space Safety missions from Phase A to Phase E1, including GNC, AOCS and robotics components.
• Support Phase A/B1 studies and interface with mission study leads for smooth transition to implementation.
• Coordinate end-to-end AIT/AIV approaches, environmental tests and facility planning.
• Oversee spacecraft assembly, integration and verification campaigns with industry.
• Support project risks, schedule and cost control; participate in reviews and provide guidance to industry.

Skills

Spacecraft development

Verification & validation

AIT/AIV management

Risk management

Education

Master's degree in engineering

Job description

European Space Agency is seeking a Space Safety Functional and Validation Architect to lead the definition and validation of Space Safety missions from Phase A to Phase E1, covering GNC, AOCS and robotics in the loop. The role interfaces with mission study and implementation teams within the Space Safety Mission Implementation Division.

The candidate should have 10+ years in spacecraft development, with strong verification/validation, ECSS knowledge, and capability to guide industry through