Latest esa Jobs

Esa Qualified Inspector - Contractor

This role involves detailed inspection and verification of spacecraft electrical and mechanical harnesses to ensure compliance with ESA, ECSS, and IPC standards. Responsibilities include visual inspections, electrical testing, documentation, and maintaining process control in cleanroom environments.

Surrey Satellite Technology Guildford, GU2 7YE, United Kingdom

On-site Contract Clearance Required

Flight Assembly Technician

This role involves working in a cleanroom environment to assemble spacecraft components, including boards, modules, harnesses, and solar panels. The technician will work to ESA standards, following build instructions and drawings, and support the team with various electro-mechanical tasks.

Langham Recruitment Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Rocket Engine Propulsion Test Engineer

As a Senior Systems Engineer, you will coordinate the development and integration of complex rocket engine systems, working across multiple disciplines including structural, thermal, propulsion, and electronics. Your role involves leading technical projects, performing system analysis, and ensuring compliance with spacecraft requirements, while also managing customer interactions and supplier queries.

Expert Employment Lower Hartwell, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom £38,000 – £45,000 pa

On-site Permanent

Flight Assembly Technician

The role involves working in a cleanroom environment to build and test satellite components, including boards, modules, harnesses, and solar panels, following ESA standards and build instructions. The technician will also support other tasks as needed, requiring a high level of electro-mechanical skills and attention to detail.

Surrey Satellite Technology Guildford, GU2 7YE, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Environmental Test Engineer

This role involves performing environmental and electrical testing of spacecraft systems and components, including preparation, execution, and documentation of tests. You will work in a close-knit team on high-profile projects like ARIEL, Vigil, and ExoMars Rover, ensuring strict compliance with quality and safety standards.

Airbus Defence and Space Stevenage, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Software Engineer

This role involves designing and developing simulators and test benches for spacecraft functionality validation and verification. You will work on high-profile projects like ARIEL, Vigil, and ExoMars Rover, collaborating closely with architects, project managers, and other engineering teams to ensure successful deployment and use of the test benches.

Airbus Defence and Space Stevenage, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Contracts Manager

The Contracts Manager will oversee day-to-day operations, manage contractual commitments, and lead a team in the space sector. Responsibilities include negotiating and drafting contracts, mentoring team members, and ensuring compliance with MOD regulations.

Langham Recruitment Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Thermal Systems Engineer

As a Thermal Systems Engineer, you will lead the thermal work package for multiple satellite missions, model and analyze spacecraft thermal behavior, and plan and execute thermal tests. You will collaborate with other subsystem engineers, contribute to the product roadmap, and ensure mission success from design to launch.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent