Space Solar Array & Generator Engineer

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 will soon be looking for a highly skilled  Space Solar Array & Generator   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:

The candidate shall provide expert technical support and consultancy on behalf of ESA to any ESA Projects, programmes, general studies and missions as needed, in the field of the solar cell and solar generator technologies throughout all project phases, including electrical and mechanical design, development, manufacturing, integration, testing and in-orbit performance evaluation, in coordination with the Areas of Competences and defined by the Head of the Areas of Competences.

The candidate shall also provide technical support to the members of the Areas of Competences for any matter concerning solar array in support to ESA Projects. In particular:
providing technical support to ESA projects, programmes and general studies

participating in feasibility studies, project reviews and evaluation of procurement proposals

identifying critical development problems and assisting in their resolution

Support to R&D Programmes and activities:

The candidate shall provide support to the ESA TOs in solar cells and solar generators R&D programmes and activities. This shall include:
Contributions to R&D idea formulation, technology development plans under the various ESA programmes, and other preparatory activities in support of the TO.

Support the TO in R&D activity reviews and meetings, and possible related verification and analysis activities

Support the definition, promotion and implementation of the technological research programmes for advanced photovoltaic generator technology, including solar cells, photovoltaic assembly processes and components (e.g. cover-glasses), solar generator subsystems, environmental effects models, testing methods and test facilities.

Support the updating of the solar generator technology dossiers and roadmaps and supporting their harmonisation with European industries, laboratories and national agencies;

Supporting the ESA TR where applicable:
Perform the daily work in the development of the activity

Organize the monthly meetings

Perform the daily work in the development of the activity

Organize and coordinate the activity reviews

Provide feedback to ESA personnel about the activity development

Contribute to the definition of technology development requirements and work plans for the Agency’s technology programmes

Contribute to defining, initiating and managing R&D activities covering both long- and short-term needs

Contribute to foster new application areas for multidisciplinary activities, placing emphasis on innovative concepts, cutting‑edge technologies and system architectures.

Support the Area of Competence in Hands On activities

Support the development of Hands On activities The support includes specific tasks defined by the ESA TO like:
Electrical characterization, tests and inspections of solar cells, solar cell assemblies, Coupons of solar panels, solar panels and solar arrays in the Solar Generator facilities of the ESA Space Power Laboratory

Analysis and calculations related to any aspects of design, development and in-orbit performances of the solar array, from the single items composing the solar array to the complete solar array, considering the ground and space environment

Maintenance and…