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European Space Agency - ESA

Structures Engineer

European Space Agency - ESA

Structures Engineer in the European Space Agency's Structures Section providing engineering support and conducting R&D on spacecraft and launcher structures.

Posted 5/18/2026full-timeNoordwijk • 🇳🇱 NetherlandsMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Report to the Head of Section
  • Participate in feasibility studies for specifications and analysis of industrial proposals
  • Provide functional support to spacecraft and payload projects
  • Identify critical development problems and assist in their resolution
  • Perform structural analyses as required
  • Participate in major reviews of spacecraft, launchers and payloads
  • Establish and evaluate specifications for development and qualification of spacecraft system and subsystem structures
  • Support Agency standards and technology R&D programmes
  • Monitor scientific and technological trends

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • A master's degree in aerospace, aeronautical, or mechanical engineering, or a related field
  • At least four years of relevant professional experience
  • General background and specific experience in the technical domains covered by the position
  • Experience in the development and verification of space hardware
  • Project support experience in a relevant domain
  • Experience with Space Engineering Standards and their preparation and implementation
  • Understanding of related technologies and R&D trends and familiarity with the industrial landscape
  • Experience in the preparation of procurement activities for technology development and innovation
  • Experience of the management and monitoring of industrial activities

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Diversity, Equity and Inclusiveness
  • Equal opportunity employer
  • Support for individuals with disabilities

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Hard Skills & Tools
structural analysisspace hardware developmentspecification evaluationqualification of spacecraft systemsproject supportprocurement activitiestechnology developmentR&D trendsindustrial activity managementverification of space hardware
Soft Skills
problem identificationfunctional supportcommunicationcollaborationcritical thinkinganalytical skillsorganizational skillsleadershipmonitoringevaluation
Certifications
master's degree in aerospace engineeringmaster's degree in aeronautical engineeringmaster's degree in mechanical engineering