Harness Engineer

This is a  fixed-term appointment  with an initial duration of 4 years. Depending upon performance and organisational needs, the appointment may be extended up to a possible maximum duration of 8 years.
Location  ESTEC, Noordwijk, Netherlands
Description  Harness Engineer in the Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) and Harness Section, Power Systems, EMC and Space Environments Division, Electrical Department, Directorate of Technology, Engineering and Quality.
The Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) and Harness Section supports space projects in all application domains, i.e. science, Earth observation, human space flight and robotic exploration, navigation, telecommunications and space transportation. The Section is the focal point for electrical harness engineering.
The Section’s EMC laboratory features an anechoic chamber for conducted and radiated testing and facilities for magnetic cleanliness tests. In addition to laboratory testing, the Section performs analytical and numerical analysis. Moreover, it is responsible for research and development (R&D) activities on EMC and harness engineering for space applications.

Duties & Responsibilities  You will report to the Head of Section and within the technical fields described above, your main tasks and responsibilities will include the following:
Providing expert harness engineering support to ESA projects throughout all phases of their development cycle, including:
definition and analysis of requirements at system level as well as at harness and equipment interface level;
performance of design and acceptance reviews and assessments;
active participation in feasibility studies, project reviews and evaluation of procurement proposals;
identification of critical development problems and assisting in their resolution;
review and assessment of harness manufacturing and verification plans, procedures and reports;
support for laboratory activities as required;
assessment of test and analysis results, non-conformances, and request for waivers and deviations;
support for troubleshooting activities for space equipment and systems;
Planning, definition, initiation and management of R&D activities for design, testing and modelling techniques under ESA’s research and technology programmes;
Fostering new application areas for multidisciplinary activities, placing emphasis on innovative concepts, cutting‑edge technologies and system architectures;
Monitoring applicable scientific and technological trends and maintaining state‑of‑the‑art expertise;
Supporting standardisation activities at ECSS and ESCC level in the harness domain;
Contributing to the dissemination of the results of the activities performed and the transfer of knowledge across the Agency.
Your duties may also include supporting other activities within your field of competence.
Technical competencies   General background and specific experience in harness and electrical engineering
Hands‑on experience with design, manufacturing, assembly, integration and verification/testing of electrical harness elements and assemblies
Understanding of harness‑related technologies, components, R&D trends and the industrial landscape
Project support experience in the harness domain, throughout all project phases
Knowledge of harness standards and related aerospace engineering standards, including relevant ECSS and IPC standards
Experience in the management and monitoring of industrial activities, including participation in reviews and procurement activities

Experience with application of relevant methods and CAE and CAD software tools
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 Electrical Engineering (or other relevant engineering domain) is required for this post together with 4 years of relevant professional experience.
Additional Requirements   In‑depth knowledge and experience in the field of harness engineering are required for this post, in particular electrical design aspects…