GNC Systems Engineer (Aerospace)

TL;DR

GNC Systems Engineer (Aerospace): Providing technical support for all aspects of GNC and AOCS systems for ESA missions and programmes, with an accent on system architecture, specification, design, and verification. Focus on performing performance analyses, monitoring industrial activities, and defining R&D activities for advanced GNC system concepts.

Location: Noordwijk, the Netherlands. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the EU and be available for ad-hoc business travel to ESA Member States. Relocation to Noordwijk is expected if not currently based there.

Company

hirify.global is an outsourcing company providing workforce management services to support the European Space Agency (ESA)'s Guidance Navigation and Control (GNC) division.

What you will do

• Support the definition of GNC requirements and contribute to system/mission requirements.
• Perform analyses and trade-offs for GNC systems, software, and hardware units.
• Monitor industrial activities concerning GNC system design and development for ESA projects.
• Define and manage GNC Systems R&D activities and support their execution.
• Support laboratory activities for evaluating and prototyping new GNC systems, functions, and sensors.
• Provide GNC expertise for AIT, AIV processes, in-flight activities, and feasibility studies.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree or PhD in Control Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.
• At least 4 years of relevant experience.
• Eligible to live and work in the EU.
• Eligible to obtain Personnel Security Clearance from an EU/ESA Member State.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Dedicated to diversity and inclusion, operating as an equal opportunity employer.
• Opportunity to work directly with ESA on critical space missions and programmes.
• Support for professional development through participation in R&D activities.
• Join a collaborative environment focused on complex engineering challenges.

Hiring process

• Submit your application in English, ensuring your CV clearly explains how you meet mandatory requirements.
• Successful candidates will undergo a general security screening by an external provider.
• Further information on the security screening will be provided during the interview stage.