Mechatronics Systems Engineer – Space Exploration

PositionIn the exciting area of Exploration Systems & Payloads Engineering, we are looking for a Systems Engineer to join our efforts to contribute to Europe’s objective of a sustainable return to the Moon, and to the expansion of human kind into the Solar System. The position is in the Systems Department, as part of the Future Projects and Exploration Team. The candidate will mainly report to Future Projects and Exploration Team Lead.
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Location:
Sint-Stevens-Woluwe (Brussels Area)
• Start date: As of now. Tasks and Responsibilities
• Support and lead scientific and engineering studies related to future human spaceflight and exploration of the solar system
• Design systems across multiple phases of their lifecycle (e.g. requirements engineering, design trade-offs, mission analysis)
• Support:
• design and development of laboratory breadboarding
• design and development of regolith handling systems.
• designing, prototyping, prototype assessment, functional verification and optimisation of mechanical systems
• Liaise with subcontractors, suppliers, customers, as well as internal discipline experts
• Decompose a complex machine into mechanical, electrical, software, and control subsystems.
• Build mathematical or simulation models before committing to hardware.
• Produce 3D models, component schematics, and assembly blueprints.
• Conduct hands-on assembly, verification, and testing of hardware prototypes.
• Prepare technical responses to Invitations to Tender
• Be responsible for the delivery of technical products for assigned projects Skills and Experience
• A University degree in Aerospace, Systems, Mechanical, Electrical, Process Engineering or related discipline
• Experience with the system development cycle, from feasibility studies to qualification and production
• Develop a mechanical and electrical architecture.
• Select sensors, actuators, processors, and power components.
• Create CAD models, schematics, and interface definitions.
• Implement control and embedded software.
• Proficient in 3D CAD software (ideally SolidWorks).
• Demonstrable experience in fabrication, manufacturing, and assembly.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in the field of mechatronics engineering
• Excellent organisational and communication (documentation, presentation, interpersonal) skills
• Passion for the mission and willingness to grow and thrive with the company
• Intellectual curiosity, flexibility and capability of assimilating new knowledge quickly
• Strength to cope with schedules and deadlines
• Excellent written and spoken English. Considered as Assets
• Experience with/in:
• Project management, conducting trade-off studies, leading or participating in integrated tests, professional design of mining equipment, or space equipment engineering
• Prior experience with flight hardware design and development.
• Knowledge of In-Situ Resource Utilisation (ISRU) technologies.
• Experience in lunar or planetary exploration projects.
• Familiarity with environmental, shock, vibration, and thermal testing procedures
• Either performing or supporting the development of thermal and structural designs for spacecraft/payload or complex Earth-based systems, and CAD modelling experience (e.g. SolidWorks).
• Knowledge of:
• International spaceflight programmes, spaceflight standards (ECSS/NASA) and tools (e.g. MATLAB/Simulink, Python)
• Geology/Earth/Lunar/Physical, Space Resources, tribology, materials science
• Knowledge in activities related to minerals mining Our Offer
• Working within an exceptional sector with Staff located in Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands
• A professional and modern working environment with motivated Administrative Staff, Engineers, Astronaut Training Instructors and Scientists coming from all different horizons and countries with a common passion for space and their own expertise
• A full-time position with an indefinite contract of employment
• A competitive remuneration package and good working conditions
• Working from home in part can be a possibility
• An individualised training and development programmes.