Technology R&D Engineer

Technology R&D Engineer
Job

Requisition
Date Posted: 24 June 2026
Closing Date: 15 July 2026 23:59 CET/CEST
Publication:
Internal & External
Type of Appointment: 4 years, extendable to indefinite
Directorate:
Technology, Engineering and Quality
Workplace:
Noordwijk, NL
Grade Band: A2 - A4

Location:

ESTEC, Noordwijk, Netherlands

Description
Technology R&D Engineer within the Technology Coordination and Planning Office, Technology Department, Directorate of Technology, Engineering and Quality (TEC). Under the direct authority of the Head of the Technology Coordination and Planning Office, you will contribute to the implementation and evolution of processes that support planning and coordination on technology, both across the Agency and with external stakeholders, including ESA Member States, the EU and industry.

You will also provide support on EU-related technology matters and general interaction with ESA Member States and industry, where you will pay special attention to supporting the establishment of common approaches across the Directorate. In doing so, you will interface with persons at various levels inside and outside the Agency.

Duties

Managing the Technology Harmonisation process at European level, mapping needs and capabilities with a view to devising technology roadmaps agreed by national and European institutions and industry, as well as monitoring implementation.

Providing secretariat services for the two technology advisory groups reporting to the ESA Industrial Policy Committee (IPC), namely the Technology Harmonisation Advisory Group (IPC THAG) and the Technology Advisory Working Group (IPC TA-WG).

Acting as Chair of the IPC THAG.

Leading the coordination with the EU on a broad range of technology matters.

Representing ESA in the Joint Task Force with the European Commission and the European Defence Agency on Critical Space Technologies for European Non-Dependence.

Leading the overall TEC coordination with the EU, and supporting the Director of TEC for all EU-related matters.

Leading the implementation of the processes for the Agency-wide management of technology development within ESA.

Providing secretariat services for ESA’s internal Technology Coordination Forum.

Fulfilling the role of Liaison and Control Officer for TEC, including liaising with the IPC secretariat for procurement papers prepared by TEC.

Technical competencies

Knowledge of the ESA institutional framework, and of the European space sector in general (institutional, commercial and/or industrial aspects)

Understanding of ESA’s core business and structures and relationship with other space agencies

Understanding of space systems and technology

Experience in technology management and/or project management

Deep understanding of the ESA-led technology harmonisation process and its stakeholders

Deep understanding of EU Framework Programmes and space technology activities

Behavioural competencies

Result Orientation

Operational Efficiency

Fostering Cooperation

Relationship Management

Continuous Improvement

Forward Thinking

For more information, please refer to the ESA Core Behavioural Competencies guidebook.

Education And Professional Experience
A master's degree in engineering, technology management or technical sciences is required for this post together with 5 years of relevant professional experience.

Additional Requirements

Experience of working in a variety of environments, including industry and/or on international projects, would be an asset.

Solid communication skills, with the ability to interface and network with people at all levels.

You should demonstrate strong self-motivation.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusiveness
ESA is an equal opportunity employer, committed to achieving diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. We therefore welcome applications from all qualified candidates irrespective of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religious beliefs, age, disability or other characteristics. At the Agency we value diversity, and we welcome people with disabilities. Whenever possible, we seek to accommodate individuals with disabilities by providing the necessary support at the workplace.

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