We are looking for a ​Mechanical Technician​ on behalf of the European Space Agency (ESA) for their location in ​Noordwijk, The Netherlands​, to join their ​TEC department​.

Please note, the successful candidate will be employed by ATG Europe (or one of its subsidiaries). Furthermore, upon selection, they will be subject to a general security screening performed by an external provider (further information will be provided at interview stage).

The successful candidate will be tasked with, but not limited to:

• Mechanical Manufacturing and procurement of mechanical parts and materials;

  • Manufacture of mechanisms and structural parts, according to drawings, required for S/C flight units in accordance with ESA Quality Assurance requirements;

  • Manufacture of cryogenic and vacuum systems according to drawings, applying standards as required for space environmental testing;

  • Manufacture of prototypes and mock-ups;

  • Manufacture of thermal blankets;

  • Procurement of mechanical parts and materials;

• Electromechanical Manufacturing, assembly and integration of equipment;

  • Assembly, integration, harnessing and testing of electronic and electromechanical hardware for S/C units;

  • Assembly of printed circuit boards according to ESA standards;

  • Assembly and integration of electrical or electromechanical equipment to be used in the environmental test facilities;

  • Assembly and integration of guiding structures for wave propagation as rigid and flexible wave-guides;

  • Selection of suitable materials, components and tools to efficiently perform manufacture and assembly tasks.

ATG is dedicated to diversity and inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer. Regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, handicap, or any other reason protected by relevant state or municipal legislation, we are pleased to consider all eligible candidates for employment.

Please ensure that your CV clearly explains how you meet the essential requirements. If it doesn’t align completely with the essential criteria, it could result in rejection.

• At least 5 years of relevant work experience;

• Knowledge and proven hands-on experience of manufacturing and assembly of space hardware;

• Familiarity with high precision mechanical equipment (e.g. milling/turning/drilling machines) is

• Requested;

• Experience in programming and operating controlled machines is necessary;

• Adequate knowledge of technical English is also requested;

• Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the EU.

Please submit your application in English via the apply button below. Applications submitted in other languages will not be considered.