Mechanical Technician (Aerospace)

TL;DR

Mechanical Technician (Aerospace): Manufacturing and procuring mechanical parts and materials for spacecraft flight units with an accent on cryogenic and vacuum systems. Focus on assembling electromechanical hardware, programming controlled machines, and ensuring ESA Quality Assurance standards.

Location: Noordwijk, Netherlands. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the EU.

Company

hirify.global provides specialized staffing and technical services for the European Space Agency (ESA).

What you will do

• Manufacture mechanisms, structural parts, and thermal blankets for spacecraft flight units in accordance with ESA Quality Assurance requirements.
• Develop cryogenic and vacuum systems according to drawings and space environmental testing standards.
• Perform assembly, integration, harnessing, and testing of electronic and electromechanical hardware.
• Build prototypes, mock-ups, and PCB assemblies according to ESA standards.
• Manage the procurement of mechanical parts and materials.
• Operate and program controlled high-precision machines.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of relevant work experience.
• Proven hands-on experience in the manufacturing and assembly of space hardware.
• Necessary experience in programming and operating controlled machines.
• Familiarity with high-precision mechanical equipment such as milling, turning, and drilling machines.
• Adequate knowledge of technical English.
• Eligibility to live and work in the EU is mandatory.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to work on high-impact projects for the European Space Agency (ESA).
• Work environment dedicated to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity.
• Exposure to advanced space environmental testing facilities and technology.