Test Facility & Instrumentation Engineer (Aerospace)

Location: Hybrid, Noordwijk ESTEC, Netherlands. Only European Union citizens can be employed for this position. hirify.global Netherlands assists with relocation to the Netherlands.

Company

hirify.global provides advanced space services and engineering expertise to space organizations, research institutes, and commercial and institutional customers, including satellite communications, spacecraft operations, launch services, and flight testing.

What you will do

• Manage the development, modification, and upgrade of test facilities, including requirements definition, technical planning, and implementation.
• Define procurement needs, support purchasing, and coordinate suppliers, contractors, and ESA stakeholders.
• Design facility systems using 3DEXPERIENCE for CAD modelling and SEE Electrical for electrical schematics and P&ID diagrams.
• Coordinate facility installation, modifications, and Factory Acceptance Tests.
• Plan, prepare, and execute test campaigns, including test configurations, equipment selection, installation, TVAC-related IR measurements, and high-speed imaging.
• Process and analyze test data, prepare technical reports, support audits, and ensure compliance with quality management procedures.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• At least 4 years of relevant experience in test facility development, engineering testing, or test operations, preferably in the aerospace or space sector.
• Experience developing and modifying test facilities, 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 with technical procurement, supplier coordination, equipment installation, and acceptance testing.
• Hands-on experience preparing and executing test campaigns, including test configuration, instrumentation, and troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with environmental and functional testing, preferably TVAC testing, IR measurements, or high-speed imaging.
• Experience with test data processing, analysis, technical reporting, and quality management procedures.
• Good command of English, written and spoken.
• Applicants must provide a passport copy, degree certificate, and a recent official good-conduct document from their current country of residence. hirify.global Netherlands will validate the degree with the issuing university and provide evidence to ESA.

Culture & Benefits

• Permanent employment with remuneration aligned with ESA Job Class.
• Registration for social security and tax in the Netherlands.
• 40-hour workweek, 12 public holidays, and 30 additional annual vacation days.
• Training and career development support.
• Relocation assistance, including financial support.
• Company pension contribution of 15.4% of pensionable salary, with optional additional employee contributions.

Hiring process

• Apply through the Job Application form before 10.12.2026.