EUROPEAN SPACE AGENCY
Component Test Facilities Engineer
Vacancy in the Directorate of Technology, Engineering and Quality.
ESA is an equal opportunity employer, committed to achieving diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. We therefore welcome applications from all qualified candidates irrespective of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, beliefs, age, disability or other characteristics. Applications from women are encouraged.
This post is classified A2-A4 on the Coordinated Organisations’ salary scale.
Location
ESTEC, Noordwijk, Netherlands
Description
Component Test Facilities Engineer in the Radiation Hardness Assurance and Component Analysis Section, Technical Reliability and Quality Division, Product Assurance and Safety Department, Directorate of Technology, Engineering and Quality.
The Radiation Hardness Assurance and Component Analysis Section provides functional support to ESA projects and carries out technological research and development (R&D) in the fields of EEE (electrical, electronic and electromechanical) component radiation effects and reliability assessment. The Section is also responsible for the day-to-day operation of the ESA component laboratory, including preparation and execution of radiation test campaigns, development of the test set-up and subsequent data analysis in support of the Agency’s projects, studies, evaluation, qualification, or radiation hardening activities.
Duties
Reporting to the Head of the Section and within the technical fields described above, your main tasks and responsibilities will include:
• coordinating the state-of-the-art component testing capabilities in view of ESA’s short-, medium- and long-term needs;
• representing the Agency in the collaborative entities involved in the medium- and long-term evolution of component test facilities, methods and campaigns;
• coordinating and managing ESA-funded activities in support of component test facilities;
• defining, initiating, and managing relevant roadmaps, studies and experimental/development activities under ESA contracts;
• supporting the Section’s standardisation activities, particularly those involving general component testing and analysis;
• coordinating activities in the domain with internal and external partners and promoting the results achieved in the form of publications, presentations and training;
• contributing to the definition of a roadmap of component testing activities on the key component technologies;
• participating in feasibility studies, project reviews and evaluation of procurement proposals;
• identifying critical development problems and assisting in their resolution;
• contributing to the definition of technology development requirements and work plans for the Agency’s technology programmes;
• defining, initiating and managing R&D activities covering both long- and short-term needs;
• fostering new application areas for multidisciplinary activities, placing emphasis on innovative concepts, cutting-edge technologies and system architectures;
• conducting laboratory activities, as required;
• monitoring applicable scientific and technological trends and maintaining state-of-the-art expertise;
• contributing to the dissemination of the results of the activities performed and the transfer of knowledge across the Agency.
Your duties may also include supporting other activities within your field of competence.
Technical competencies
Behavioural competencies
Result Orientation
Operational Efficiency
Fostering Cooperation
Relationship Management
Continuous Improvement
Forward Thinking
Education
A master's or equivalent in electrical/electronic engineering, applied (solid state) physics or a similar field relevant to the post is required.
Additional requirements
Experience in component testing, analysis and radiation hardness assurance.
Knowledge and proven experience in testing electronic components’ suitability for space applications.
Hands-on laboratory experience with characterisation techniques in the domain.
Proven experience in establishing and executing complex evaluation test plans as well as setting up and performing test campaigns; this also requires experience in discussing with customers their needs and translating these needs into test requirements.
Experience in the field of reliability with semiconductor components and all aspects of space environmental testing.
Ability to conduct research autonomously.
Other information
For behavioural competencies expected from ESA staff in general, please refer to the ESA Competency Framework.
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The working languages of the Agency are English and French. A good knowledge of one of these is required. Knowledge of another Member State language would be an asset.
The Agency may require applicants to undergo selection tests.
At the Agency we value diversity and we welcome people with disabilities. Whenever possible, we seek to accommodate individuals with disabilities by providing the necessary support at the workplace. The Human Resources Department can also provide assistance during the recruitment process. If you would like to discuss this further please contact us email contact.human.resources@esa.int.
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Please note that applications are only considered from nationals of one of the following States: Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and Canada, Latvia, Lithuania, Slovakia and Slovenia.
According to the ESA Convention, the recruitment of staff must take into account an adequate distribution of posts among nationals of the ESA Member States*. When short-listing for an interview, priority will first be given to internal candidates and secondly to external candidates from under-represented or balanced Member States*.
In accordance with the European Space Agency’s security procedures and as part of the selection process, successful candidates will be required to undergo basic screening before appointment conducted by an external background screening service.
Recruitment will normally be at the first grade in the band (A2); however, if the candidate selected has little or no experience, the position may be filled at A1 level.
*Member States, Associate Members or Cooperating States.