Space Test Facility Engineer & Instrumentation Lead

SSC Space; Noordwijk; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Pension plan

30 days annual leave

Job summary

SSC Space Netherlands is seeking a dedicated professional to lead the development, modification and upgrade of test facilities. You will define procurement needs, coordinate with suppliers and ESA stakeholders, and perform CAD modelling in 3DEXPERIENCE with SEE Electrical for schematics and P&ID diagrams.

You will supervise installation, FAT and test campaigns, including TVAC-related measurements and high-speed imaging. Strong English and EU eligibility are required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace Engineering or related technical discipline.
• 4 years of relevant experience in test facility development, engineering testing, or test operations, preferably in aerospace/space sector.
• Experience in test facility development and modification, requirements definition, planning, and equipment integration.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD design (3DX) and familiarity with electrical schematics and P&ID diagrams (SEE Electrical).
• Experience in technical procurement, supplier coordination, equipment installation, and FAT.
• Hands-on experience in test campaign preparation and execution, including instrumentation and troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with environmental and functional testing (TVAC, IR measurements, high-speed imaging).
• Experience in test data processing, analysis, reporting, and quality management procedures.
• Good command of English (written and spoken).
• EU citizenship required for Netherlands position.

Responsibilities

• Manage development, modification, and upgrade of test facilities, requirements definition, planning, and implementation.
• Define procurement needs, support purchasing, coordinate with suppliers, contractors and ESA stakeholders.
• Perform CAD modelling with 3DX and generate electrical schematics with SEE Electrical.
• Coordinate facility installation, modifications and FAT.
• Plan, prepare, and execute test campaigns including feasibility, configurations and installation.
• Act as Test Engineer or Test Lead for TVAC-related measurements and high-speed imaging.
• Process test data, analyze results, and produce technical reports.
• Support audits of the Test Centre.

Skills

Master’s degree

Test facility development

3D CAD (3DX)

Electrical schematics

P&ID diagrams

Test campaigns

TVAC testing

English proficient

Education

Master's degree in Mechanical / Electrical / Aerospace Engineering

Tools

3DX (3DEXPERIENCE)

SEE Electrical

Job description

SSC Space Netherlands is seeking a dedicated professional to lead the development, modification and upgrade of test facilities. You will define procurement needs, coordinate with suppliers and ESA stakeholders, and perform CAD modelling in 3DEXPERIENCE with SEE Electrical for schematics and P&ID diagrams.

You will supervise installation, FAT and test campaigns, including TVAC-related measurements and high-speed imaging. Strong English and EU eligibility are required.