AI Summary
Aurora Technology BV is seeking an experienced AOCS Systems Engineer to support the definition of AOCS requirements, contribute to the elaboration of System/Mission Requirements, and support the review of project documentation. The ideal candidate will have a Master's Degree in Control Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Electrical Engineering, and at least 4 years of experience in AOCS system design, tuning, analysis, and simulation.
Key Highlights
AOCS system design and simulation
System/Mission Requirements definition
Project documentation review
Technical Skills Required
Benefits & Perks
Good remuneration
Social security and tax registration in the Netherlands
12 public holidays and 30 annual days holiday
Training and career development opportunities
Relocation assistance
Job Description
Job Description
Aurora is an established supplier of skilled manpower to ESA and in particular at ESTEC and ESAC. Aurora has the opportunity to expand our support to ESA in the domain of TEC-SWC - Software & Control Systems Engineering.
Happiness of our employees has proven key to obtaining excellent results and a client who also regards us highly for excellent service.
Job Requirements
Qualification Requirements
- Master’s Degree or equivalent in adequate fields, such as Control Engineering and/or Aerospace Engineering and/or Electrical Engineering.
- At least 4 years of experience in the design, tuning, analysis and simulation of AOCS systems in different project phases.
- HW knowledge (sensors, computer, actuators).
- AOCS AIT at subsystem and system level.
- Proven knowledge of commercial model-based design tools (MATLAB).
- Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
- Desire to work both autonomously and as part of a team, in an international multicultural environment.
- Solution oriented mindset, with a customer focused communication skill.
- All applicants must be legally allowed to work in The Netherlands
- Applicants are required to provide a copy of their passport and degree certificate. Aurora will validate the Degree with the issuing University and provide evidence to ESA.
- Prior to issuing a letter of employment the applicant shall provide to Aurora a recent official document declaring that they are of good conduct from the country where currently resident.
Specific Tasks
- Support definition of AOCS requirements and contribute to the elaboration of System/Mission Requirements related to AOCS domain.
- Support analyses and trade-offs for AOCS systems, software, and hardware units.
- Support monitoring the industrial activities concerning design and development of AOCS systems, software, and hardware units for ESA projects.
- Support the Review of the project documentation as produced throughout the project lifetime in AOCS and Pointing engineering, as well as interface documented information from System and spacecraft subsystems.
- Support the procurement of AOCS hardware units for AOCS subsystem (trade-off, requirements definition, participation to hardware reviews, keypoints,..).
- Provide support during execution of R&D activities for mission enabling AOCS system concepts, AOCS simulation modelling, AOCS systems model-based engineering, machine learning application to AOCS systems, and advanced guidance, control, navigation/estimation, and optimization techniques.
- Support laboratory activities to evaluate and prototype new AOCS systems, functions/algorithms and sensors.
- Assist ongoing projects with the design implementation, prototyping, testing, evaluation, benchmarking, debugging, and validation on the corresponding facility.
- Perform integration, functional and performance testing of relevant hardware and software elements in the facility.
Contract
- The selected candidate will receive good remuneration in line with ESA Job Class.
- Will be registered for both social security and tax in the Netherlands.
- The standard working hours are 40 per week. There are 12 public holidays and an additional 30 annual days holiday.
- Training to improve efficiency and provide strength for future career are of course included.
- Aurora assist with relocation both with support and financially.
- Aurora contributes 15,4% of pensionable salary to a company pension scheme and employees can optionally make additional contributions.
Prior to 2026-01-22, please apply via our Job Application form.
Aurora will agree conditional employment terms and conditions with candidates before presenting them.
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