HE Space is a successful international space company, specialised in providing managed services and human resources to the international space sector for over 40 years.
We hire space experts all over Europe across the whole spectrum of space-related activities, from engineering to science, software development, operations, marketing, finance and administration. Our employees contribute towards a wide range of groundbreaking space programmes including Galileo and Copernicus, ExoMars, Iris2, ESA BASS, ESA GSPT, LISA Pathfinder, Euclid, the Ariane and Vega launchers as well as the International Space Station.
HE Space has joined forces with CS Group and Sopra Steria to lead the engineering and digital space market in Europe and to provide highly skilled consulting.
We are passionate about people and invest in you to support the development of the European space industry.
As part of the ESA team you will have the following responsibilities:
- Aid to the definition of requirements, architectures, deployments and verification methods for Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality and/or Extended Reality software systems for use-cases like Operations Support, Astronaut Training, Digital Twin and Simulation and Outreach activities;
- Provide support to Projects on in this area using novel methods and tools;
- Assist in the coordination of technology development activities related to AR/VR/XR, focusing on the future needs of the application areas, and facilitating the use of AR/VR/XR technology in these areas;
- Provide support in the definition and development applications in the Future Engineering Laboratory;
- Assist the relevant working groups in the XR Team that aims to facilitate knowledge transfer, foster cross-collaboration, generate strategic outcomes and inspire Europe.
You will have the following qualifications and relevant experience:
- Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Engineering, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field;
- Minimum of 3–5 years of professional experience in AR/VR/XR development, preferably in aerospace, simulation, or training environments;
- Proficiency in AR/VR/XR development platforms such as Unity, Unreal Engine, or similar;
- Experience with 3D modeling tools (e.g., Blender, Maya) and spatial computing.
- Familiarity with hardware such as HoloLens, Meta Quest, HTC Vive, or similar;
- Knowledge of software architecture, deployment strategies, and verification methods for immersive systems.
- Understanding of digital twin technologies and simulation frameworks;
- Fluency in English is mandatory; knowledge of another European language is an advantage.
This job is located in Noordwijk, the Netherlands.
If you think you have what it takes for this job, please send your CV (in English and in Word or PDF) to Annie Kontou, by clicking on the button “Apply for this job” quoting job NL-HP-25189.
Inclusive and committed employer, our company works every day to combat all forms of discrimination and promote a respectful working environment. That's why, committed to gender diversity and overall inclusivity, we encourage all applications and profiles.
Last apply date: 30/11/2025
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Sopra Steria, a major Tech player in Europe with 56,000 employees in nearly 30 countries, is recognised for its consulting, digital services and software development. It helps its clients drive their digital transformation and obtain tangible and sustainable benefits. The Group provides end-to-end solutions to make large companies and organisations more competitive by combining in-depth knowledge of a wide range of business sectors and innovative technologies with a fully collaborative approach. Sopra Steria places people at the heart of everything it does and is committed to putting digital to work for its clients in order to build a positive future for all. In 2023, the Group generated revenues of €5.8 billion.
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