Space Test Facility & Instrumentation Engineer

SSC Space; Noordwijk; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Pension scheme (15.4%)

40-hour work week

30 days annual holiday

Training opportunities

Job summary

SSC Space Netherlands seeks a Test Facility & Instrumentation Engineer to lead development, modification, and upgrade of test facilities for aerospace programs. You will manage procurement, supervise installations, and oversee FATs with ESA stakeholders, applying 3DEXPERIENCE CAD and SEE Electrical for schematics and P&ID diagrams.

The role involves planning test campaigns, TVAC and high-speed imaging tests, data processing, and technical reporting, ensuring quality management and audits are

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum 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, including requirements definition, technical planning, and equipment integration.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD design (preferably 3DX) and familiarity with electrical schematics and P&ID diagrams (preferably SEE Electrical).
• Experience in technical procurement, supplier coordination, equipment installation, and FAT tests.
• Hands-on experience in test campaign preparation and execution, including test configuration, instrumentation, and troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with environmental and functional testing, preferably TVAC testing, IR measurements, or high-speed imaging.
• Experience in test data processing, analysis, technical reporting, and quality management procedures.
• Good command of English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Manage the development, modification, and upgrade of test facilities, including requirements definition, technical planning, and implementation.
• Define technical procurement needs, support purchasing activities, and coordinate with suppliers, contractors, and ESA stakeholders.
• Perform engineering design activities using 3DEXPERIENCE (3DX) for CAD modelling and SEE Electrical for electrical schematics and P&ID diagrams.
• Coordinate and supervise facility installation, modifications, and acceptance testing, including FAT.
• Support planning, preparation, and execution of test campaigns, including feasibility assessments, test configurations, equipment selection, and installation.
• Act as Test Engineer or Test Lead during test campaigns, including TVAC-related IR measurements and high-speed imaging tests.
• Perform test data processing and analysis, prepare technical reports, and ensure compliance with quality management procedures.
• Support internal and external audits of the Test Centre.

Skills

Test facility development

Engineering testing

Test campaigns

3D CAD design

Electrical schematics

P&ID diagrams

FAT

Education

Master's degree in Mechanical engineering

Master's degree in Electrical engineering

Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering

Tools

3DEXPERIENCE (3DX)

SEE Electrical

Job description

SSC Space Netherlands seeks a Test Facility & Instrumentation Engineer to lead development, modification, and upgrade of test facilities for aerospace programs. You will manage procurement, supervise installations, and oversee FATs with ESA stakeholders, applying 3DEXPERIENCE CAD and SEE Electrical for schematics and P&ID diagrams.

The role involves planning test campaigns, TVAC and high-speed imaging tests, data processing, and technical reporting, ensuring quality management and audits are