European Space Agency - ESA

Engineer

• Provide technical expertise and consultancy to ESA projects, programmes and general studies in the field of materials and processes throughout all project phases.
• Focus on the reliability of electronic assemblies and the associated manufacturing processes.
• Conduct ESA process audits of electronic assembly manufacturing lines in accordance with ECSS standards.
• Review test plans and assess test results for the verification of soldering processes in compliance with ECSS standards.
• Support tests, qualifications and failure investigations by coordinating relevant laboratory test activities and drafting relevant reports.
• Develop test and modelling methodologies for the evaluation of electronic assemblies and to verify processes against application requirements.
• Define, initiate and manage R&D activities covering both long- and short-term needs in the field of electronic assembly.
• Contribute to technology development requirements and work plans for the Agency’s technology programmes.
• Identify new application areas for multidisciplinary activities.

Materials and Processes Engineer