Electromechanical Engineer (Aerospace)

Location: Noordwijk, Netherlands, ESA/ESTEC; candidates must be eligible to live and work in the EU

Company

hirify.global employs the successful candidate to support the European Space Agency’s Test Facilities & Laboratories Section.

What you will do

• Design, develop, and support Mechanical Ground Support Equipment for spacecraft and laboratory testing.
• Prepare engineering designs, 3D models, manufacturing drawings, technical specifications, and supporting documentation.
• Perform mechanical and structural analyses and support equipment verification.
• Develop, modify, maintain, and improve test facilities, laboratory infrastructure, Electronic Ground Support Equipment, and instrumentation.
• Plan and execute environmental and laboratory tests, including installation, setup, and acceptance testing; analyse results and prepare technical reports and recommendations.
• Coordinate calibration, maintenance, metrology, equipment records, asset databases, suppliers, contractors, and continuous improvement activities while ensuring quality, safety, and engineering compliance.

Requirements

• PhD or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Physics, or a related engineering discipline.
• At least 4 years of relevant experience in mechanical design, test engineering, facility engineering, laboratory operations, or a similar technical environment.
• Knowledge of mechanical design principles, engineering documentation, and manufacturing processes.
• Experience with engineering analysis and problem-solving methodologies.
• Ability to prepare and review technical reports, specifications, and engineering documentation.
• Familiarity with CAD tools and engineering analysis software.
• Knowledge of test equipment, instrumentation, calibration, or metrology activities.
• Experience working in multidisciplinary engineering teams, with strong analytical, organisational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple technical activities and work independently when required; must be eligible to live and work in the EU.
• Fluency in written and spoken English is required.

Nice to have

• Previous experience in aerospace, space, defence, or other highly regulated technical industries.

Culture & Benefits

• Employment by hirify.global or one of its subsidiaries.
• Equal opportunity and diversity-focused employer.
• Successful candidates must undergo a general security screening by an external provider.

Hiring process

• Submit the application and CV in English via the apply button.
• The CV must clearly explain how the candidate meets the essential requirements; applications that do not align completely with the essential criteria may be rejected.