Electrical Hardware Engineer vacatures in Noordwijk Zh

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Discipline Engineer in the Electrical Department (Reserve list)

Job Requisition ID: 20335

Date Posted: 19 February 2026

Closing Date: 12 March 2026 23:59 CET/CEST

Publication: Internal & External

Type of Appointment : Reserve List

Workplace:

Noordwijk, NL

This job opening is for the purposes of Reserve list recruitment on multiple positions.

ESA is initiating a Reserve list recruitment process to meet the consistently high demand for discipline engineers in the electrical department in support of the Agency's cutting-edge space projects and programmes. If selected, you will remain on the Reserve list for a period of 24 months, during which you will be fast-tracked for positions in upcoming projects. When a relevant position arises, your candidacy will be reviewed. In that context, you may be invited to a brief follow-up interview and, if successful, an offer will be made. No action is required on your part if you are placed on a Reserve list; ESA will contact you directly about relevant opportunities.

Location

Noordwijk

Description

The Electrical Department in the Directorate of Technology, Engineering and Quality provides expert technical support and authority for spacecraft electrical systems across all mission phases, from early design to in-orbit operations ensuring technical excellence, compliance with standards and the reliability of ESA missions.

In particular, the Electrical Department is responsible for providing engineering expertise in the following areas:

• Avionics systems, including data handling for payloads and platforms,
• Computers and microelectronics,
• EEE component technologies, radiation, and associated standardisation,
• Guidance, Navigation and Control, Attitude and Orbit Control and pointing,
• Power systems,
• Electromagnetic waves propagation, interaction, and compatibility,
• Space environments,
• RF Payload subsystems and instruments,
• On-board telemetry, tracking & command, and Payload Data Transmission subsystem,
• Antenna, RF and digital subsystems, equipment and technologies.

Currently we are looking for multiple discipline engineering profiles who will contribute to the provision of technical and engineering support across ESA programmes and projects.

The Discipline Engineer provides engineering expertise within a specific technical domain. It includes functional support to ESA projects, managing R&D activities, advancing technology development, contributing to the Agency's technology programmes and fostering innovation. Additionally, the Discipline Engineer supports knowledge sharing and standardisation efforts to ensure quality, consistency, and the effective transfer of knowledge across the Agency. The Discipline Engineer may be responsible for laboratory activities if applicable. Additionally, the Discipline Engineer may be also covering the role of Technical Officer for a contract.

Duties

The elements below highlight the types of responsibilities and tasks that you can carry out when supporting space projects and programmes at ESA. Your specific duties will be further defined depending on the final appointment.

2. R&D management, technology and innovation development

• Defining and initiating R&D activities in a specific technical domain for both long- and short-term needs.
• Managing R&D activities in collaboration with industry, including development of requirements, Statements of Work, evaluation of proposals, contract oversight, participation in reviews.
• Contributing to the definition of technology development requirements and work plans in the Agency's technological programmes.
• Exploring multidisciplinary application areas, focussing on innovative concepts and advanced technologies.
• Monitoring applicable scientific and technological trends and maintaining state-of-the-art expertise.

4. Laboratory activities

• Managing and contributing to laboratory maintenance and operations, including quality and infrastructure management as required.
• Performing laboratory activities, including testing of relevant (sub)systems, instruments and equipment.

Behavioural competencies

Result Orientation

Operational Efficiency

Fostering Cooperation

Relationship Management

Continuous Improvement

Forward Thinking

Education

A master's degree in a relevant domain is required for this post.

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. The Human Resources Department can also provide assistance during the recruitment process. If you would like to discuss this further, please contact us via email at .

The information published on ESA's careers website regarding working conditions is correct at the time of publication. It is not intended to be exhaustive and may not address all questions you would have.

The working languages of the Agency are English and French. A good knowledge of one of these is required. Knowledge of another Member State language would be an asset.