Telespazio Belgium can count on more than 45 years of experience in the field of Space Operations Service & Engineering activities.
We provide a significant contribution to the most major Space programs of the European Space Agency, EUSPA and other Telespazio Groups. Our core business is to work on the ground to build bridges into space, contributing to the success of ambitious missions.
The European Space Agency is our biggest client and we provide highly qualified employees to many sites of ESA but mainly for ESTEC in the Netherlands, and we provide a permanent contract with great benefits, a good salary, a relocation package along with genuine support to our employees.
Telespazio Belgium has an on‑site service at ESTEC in the Netherlands, and we are looking for a highly skilled Spacecraft AIV System Engineer to work there.
Candidates must be eligible for a security personal clearance from an EU Member State national security administration
What is expected from you:
As a Spacecraft AIV System Engineer, you will provide sustained system engineering support to the development of a constellation of small Earth Observation satellites during the implementation phase of the project.
The scope of work will include:
- Supporting with the monitoring of ESCA by ensuring timely compilation and delivery of agreed milestones and AIV deliverables.
- Ensuring tracking of the subcontractor progress through regular participation in weekly/bi-weekly status meetings and provide consistent reporting updates.
- Monitoring subcontractor performance against technical requirements and AIV specifications by reviewing test data, verification results, and inspection reports, ensuring compliance is demonstrated and properly documented and ensuring alignment with approved procedures, test sequences, and planned timelines.
- Maintaining and updating the ESCA AIV plan, flow, and schedule for all subcontractor activities to ensure alignment with overall programme timelines.
- Acting as the operational point of contact for formal reviews and boards (e.g. TRR, NRB), ensuring readiness, proper documentation, and follow-up of actions.
- Coordinating support from other engineering disciplines (with ESA project engineers and industrial partners) for development and manufacturing activities.
What you offer:
- A university degree (or equivalent) in engineering, physics, mathematics, or a related discipline.
- A Minimum of 7 years of relevant professional experience.
- Experience in the industrial procurement and development of small to medium-class satellite systems.
- Demonstrated system engineering experience in Phases C/D, including system verification and validation activities.
- Ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively within an international and multicultural environment.
- A solution-oriented mindset, supported by effective and customer-focused communication skills.
- Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
The following skills and experience are considered desirable:
- Background in thermal and mechanical engineering, including the management of spacecraft constraints driven by payload performance.
- Experience in payload engineering, with a focus on optical and RF systems
What we offer:
- A competitive salary
- 30 days of paid annual leave, plus the days ESTEC is closed including public holidays (~12 days) based on a 40-hour working week;
- Hybrid working scheme (3 days in the office and 2 days remote in the Netherlands)
- Flexible working hours; you are in charge of your own agenda respecting core working hours
- Fully paid collective extensive health insurance scheme;
- A good pension scheme with no personal contribution;
- A career development (Coursera membership + training budget);
- Travel allowance;
- Extensive relocation package
Where:
You will be working within ESTEC, the European Space Agency’s offices in the Netherlands as a contractor for Telespazio Belgium. We don’t expect the employees to be on-site full time however you will still have to relocate to the Netherlands for this position.
Check out the ESTEC site here: esa.int/About_Us/ESTEC
When
Deadline to apply: ASAP
Please note that interviews will be held via Teams.
We look forward to receiving your application for this position!
Skills Required
- University degree (or equivalent) in engineering, physics, mathematics, or a related discipline.
- Minimum of 7 years of relevant professional experience.
- Experience in the industrial procurement and development of small to medium-class satellite systems.
- Demonstrated system engineering experience in Phases C/D, including system verification and validation activities.
- Eligible for a security personal clearance from an EU Member State national security administration.
- Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively within an international and multicultural environment.
- Solution-oriented mindset with effective, customer-focused communication skills.
- Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
- Willingness to relocate to the Netherlands and work hybrid at ESTEC (approx. 3 days in office, 2 days remote).
- Background in thermal and mechanical engineering (spacecraft constraints management).
- Experience in payload engineering, with focus on optical and RF systems.
What We Do
Telespazio Belgium, a Leonardo and Thales company, provides world-class products, engineering services, and support in the field of space programs and high-technology projects. The company delivers advanced and innovative satellite services in navigation, earth observation, and space operations, offering cutting-edge applications and systems engineering to business, military, and institutional clients across the Benelux region.
