Non-Metallic Materials and Processes Engineer

Overview  On behalf of the European Space Agency, we are looking for a highly skilled  Non-Metallic Materials and Processes Engineer  to work in ESTEC, in the Netherlands.
Telespazio Belgium can count on almost 40 years of experience in the field of Space Operations Service & Engineering activities. We provide a permanent contract with great benefits, a good salary, a relocation package along with genuine support to our employees.
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. We provide a permanent contract with great benefits, a good salary, a relocation package along with genuine support to our employees.
Where:
You will be working within ESTEC, the European Space Agency’s offices in the Netherlands as a contractor for Telespazio Belgium. We don’t expect employees to be on-site full time; however you will still have to relocate to the Netherlands for this position.
Check out the ESTEC site here: esa.int//ESTEC
What you offer   Master’s degree or equivalent qualification in materials engineering and science, materials physics/metallurgy and/or non-metallic materials or another related field
At least 4 years of relevant experience
Extensive experience in processing/production, testing, and performance evaluation of carbon-fibre reinforced composites and associated bonding and joining technologies
Experience in mechanical testing and fatigue life assessment
Experience in defining and executing test plans for materials qualification and process validation
Ability to make decisions for selection of materials and processes for space application
Familiarity with high-temperature materials, including CMCs, ceramics, and hybrid composites, for use in space applications; their manufacturing methods, characterization methods and performance evaluation is considered an asset
Understanding of the mechanical, thermal, and environmental requirements of composite materials in launcher systems and space vehicles is an asset
Specific experience with composite materials used for tanks or pressure vessels, such as fuel tanks, cryogenic tanks, or pressurized systems is an asset
Experience in simulation of thermo-mechanical and fatigue behaviour of composites and simulation of composites manufacturing processes is an asset
Experience in data analytics and application of machine learning software for composite analysis is an asset
Candidates must be eligible to work in the EU
Fluency in English, both written and spoken
Good knowledge about general materials test methodologies and experience in mechanical testing and fatigue life assessment
What we offer   30 days of paid annual leave, plus the days ESTEC is closed including public holidays (~12 days) based on a 40-hour working week
Hybrid working scheme (3 days in the office and 2 days remote in the Netherlands)
Flexible working hours; you are in charge of your own agenda respecting core working hours
Fully paid collective extensive health insurance scheme
A good pension scheme with no personal contribution
A career development (Coursera membership + training budget)
Travel allowance
Extensive relocation package
Where  You will be working within ESTEC, the European Space Agency’s offices in the Netherlands as a contractor for Telespazio Belgium. We don’t expect the employees to be on-site full time; however you will still have to relocate to the Netherlands for this position.
Interviews will be held via Skype, Web Ex, other digital platforms or onsite in ESTEC.
When  Final date to receive applications: ASAP
Please note that interviews will be held either via skype, webex, other digital platforms or onsite in ESTEC
Seniority level   Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time
Job function   Management and Manufacturing
Industries   Aviation & Aerospace

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