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Gaia Science Operations Engineer [J 2069]
An experienced Science Operations Engineer with a higher university degree in a Science discipline is required to support the Gaia mission.
Senior Power Systems Engineer [J 2068]
To be responsible for technical support to ESA projects and technology developments in the field of power systems for space applications.
Java Engineer [J 2057]
Java Software Engineer to work on a range of Research and Development Projects. We have more than one open post so we are looking for a range of experience.
SWARM Analyst [J 2065]
VEGA has been supporting the European Space Industry for over 30 years, including ESA, DLR, CNES and EUMETSAT. This position is based at ESOC (Darmstadt, Germany) and the successful candidate would become a member of the SWARM Flight Control Team.
Enterprise Architectural and Modelling Engineer [J 2064]
A qualified engineer to join the domain of enterprise architecting (often also referred to as system of systems modeling) in support of future programmes such as Space Situational Awareness, GIANUS, GMES follow-up.
Senior Power Conditioning Engineer [ J 2062]
Providing specialist support in all aspects of power electronics and associated technology aspects to one or more spacecraft projects and in the preparation, monitoring and guidance of applied research contracts in the field of power conditioning.
SWARM Spacecraft Operations Engineer [J 2061]
VEGA has been supporting the European Space Industry for over 30 years, including ESA, DLR, CNES and EUMETSAT. This position represents an extension to the varied engineering support VEGA is providing to ESOC’s Earth Observation Department.
Operations Preparation Support Engineer [J 2060]
An ideal position for young engineers to gain first hands-on experience on a space mission.
GALILEO GCS Systems Engineer [J 2055]
VEGA has been supporting the European Space Industry for over 30 years, including ESA, DLR, CNES and EUMETSAT. This position represents an extension to the pre-operations engineering support VEGA is providing to the GALILEO project.
Business Manager [J 2034]
Provide technical and managerial support to start up companies based at Harwell. Support ESA and UK Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) team running the Business Incubator Centre
Flight Simulation Developer [J 2037]
Aviation technology, software development and technical simulation form the major part of this role. You will be working on development of flight simulators, servicing simulators, teaching programs and other training systems in the aviation area.
HBP Training Development and Facilitation [J 1861]
A Human Behaviour and Performance expert with proven working expertise in training design, development and delivery.
Flight Dynamics Engineer [J 2031]
A number of positions ranging in level of seniority. From post-graduate engineers with a strong background in orbital mechanics, mathematics or physics, to experienced Flight Dynamics Engineers.
Galileo Integrated Logistic Support Engineer [J2004]
Support to the Galileo Project Office in supervising the definition, preparation, testing, validation, and implementation of the overall Galileo Integrated Logistic Support activities.
Software Maintenance Engineer [J 2008]
The applicant will be trained for the position in our office in Darmstadt. This opportunity is also available to new graduates.
Software Engineer [J 2007]
To develop software for control systems of satellite missions. This opportunity is also available to new graduates.
Software Engineer – Payload Data Systems [J 1992]
Opportunity for an engineer to work on development and maintenance of Payload Data Systems.
Software Engineer – Mission Planning Systems [J 1990]
Opportunity for an engineer to work on development and maintenance of mission planning systems for space missions.
Software Engineer - Multispectral Image Processor [J 1980]
Opportunity for an engineer to work on development of Level 2A processor prototypes for Sentinel-2 MSI.
Configuration Control Officer [J 1977]
Great opportunity to join a Satellite Project Office supporting control of activities during Payload Assembly Integration and Testing.