Test Facility & Instrumentation Engineer

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

Description

Intro

Welcome to SSC Space (formerly Swedish Space Corporation), the perfect workplace for those passionate about technology in general and space in particular.

With space organizations, research institutes, institutional and commercial actors as customers, we offer specialist expertise in satellite communications, space consulting services, rocket and balloon systems, flight test services, satellite propulsion systems, and much more.

SSC Space also has one of the world’s largest global networks of ground stations for satellite communications. We own and operate the Esrange Space Center in Kiruna, northern Sweden, with the aim of launching satellites in the near future.

Are you fueled by a passion for people and the ambition to create an awesome workplace? Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey with us to help earth benefit from space?

If you answer yes to these questions, we invite you to seize the opportunity to make a significant impact. We are looking for a dedicated professional who shares our core values of Customer passion, Care, Collaboration, Curiosity, and Courage.

Requirements

Specific Qualification requirements

• Master's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 4 years of relevant experience in test facility development, engineering testing, or test operations, preferably in the aerospace or 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 acceptance testing (FAT).
• 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.

Legal and Security Requirements

• Only European Union (EU) citizens can be employed by SSC Space Netherlands for this specific position.
• Applicants are required to provide a copy of their passport and degree certificate. SSC Space Netherlands will validate the Degree with the issuing University and provide evidence to ESA.
• Prior to issuing a letter of employment the applicant shall provide to SSC Space Netherlands a recent official document declaring that they are of good conduct from the country where currently resident.

Responsibilities

Specific Tasks

• 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 Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT).
• Support the 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.

Benefits

Contract

• The selected candidate will receive good remuneration in line with ESA Job Class.
• Will be registered for both social security and tax in the Netherlands.
• The standard working hours are 40 per week. There are 12 public holidays and an additional 30 annual days holiday.
• Training to improve efficiency and provide strength for future career are of course included.
• SSC Space Netherlands assist with relocation both with support and financially.
• SSC Space Netherlands contributes 15,4% of pensionable salary to a company pension scheme and employees can optionally make additional contributions.

Outro

SSC Space is a leading global provider of advanced space services, with more than 50 years of experience. We help space organizations, research institutes, commercial and institutional actors from all over the world to get access to space.

With local presence on all continents and about 750 committed employees, we offer specialist expertise in satellite communications and satellite control services, spacecraft operations, rocket and balloon systems, launch services and flight test services, as well as engineering, operations and consultancy services for space missions.

We help Earth benefit from space. Learn more at sscspace.com