Space Applications Services NV/SA is an independent Belgian company founded in 1987. Aerospace Applications North America is our Partner company in Houston, USA.
Our aim is to research and develop innovative systems, solutions and products and provide services to the aerospace and security markets and related industries. Our activities cover manned and unmanned spacecraft, launch/re-entry vehicles, control centres, robotics and a wide range of information systems.
The Company develops payloads, avionics, robotics technology and products, and provides complete mission operations control centre solutions to EN9100 standards.
We also provide engineering, science and training services, including astronaut training.
From our headquarters, we are in daily contact with the International Space Station (ISS) ensuring our Customers’ research is successful.
Position
We are looking for a Payloads Engineer to join the International Commercial Experiment (ICE) Cubes Service, whose activities can be discovered on https://www.icecubesservice.com
The position is in the Strategic Business Unit Department, International Commercial Experiment Cubes Service (ICE Cubes) Strategic Business Unit. The candidate will mainly report to the ICE Cubes Business Unit Manager.
Location: Noordwijk, the Netherlands
Start Date: at the earliest
Tasks and Responsibilities
Participate in system engineering of payload infrastructures/facilities directly developed in the frame of the ICE Cubes Service:
Requirements engineering and verification
System design and interface control (mechanical, electrical, electronics, software)
COTS subsystem selection, procurement and qualification
Involvement in assembly, integration, validation and testing payloads and flight hardware, GSE and ground models
Coordinate customers in the process of development and certification of payloads for the platforms served by the ICE Cubes Service
Set up of the technical framework (documentation, processes, etc.) related to the extension of the ICE Cubes service to new platforms (e.g. external ISS platforms, free flyers, CubeSats)
Liaise with suppliers, subcontractors and customers and platforms organisations.
Skills and Experience
Master’s degree in space systems, mechanical or electrical/electronic engineering, or similar
Experience with/in:
CAD
Avionic Design
Fluidic Systems Design
Testing (procedures, runs, reports)
Ability of exploring the market to identify COTS components for the projects
Strength to cope with schedules and deadlines
Excellent written and spoken English.
Our Offer
Working within an exceptional sector with Staff located in Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands
A professional and modern working environment with motivated Administrative Staff, Engineers, Astronaut Training Instructors and Scientists coming from all different horizons and countries with a common passion for space and their own expertise
A full-time position with an indefinite contract of employment
A competitive remuneration package and good working conditions
Working from home in part can be a possibility
An individualised training and development programmes.