About this job

For our customer, the European Space Agency (ESA), we are seeking an experienced EEE Component Engineer to work at ESA’s ESTEC site in Noordwijk, The Netherlands.

Responsibilities

You will be assigned to ESA/ESTEC’s Radiation Hardness Assessment & Component Analysis Section in the Directorate of Technical and Quality Management (D/TEC).

The position involves extensive work to be performed in the ESTEC EEE Component Laboratory covering the following tasks:

• Provide expertise in the fields of Passive Components, Discrete Semiconductors for RF and non-RF, Complex Microcircuits for Digital, Analog, Mixed Signal and Microwave, Hybrid Technology, Micro-packaging, Optoelectronics and Micro-/Nano-Systems.
• Carry out Failure Analysis tasks and other analysis tasks as required.
• Prepare reports on the analysis tasks as required.
• Support and advice concerning the performance of analysis tasks sub-contracted to external laboratories.
• Provide related technical support on EEE components to ESA projects and other D/TEC divisions in the area of hybrid technology.
• Provide technical assistance in the definition and to the management of ESA Technology programmes in the field of hybrid technology.
• Provide technical input to the formulation, review and maintenance of the technical standards and specifications relating to the evaluation and capability approval of hybrid manufacturers.
• Provide technical assistance in the formulation and monitoring of Capability Approval programmes for hybrid manufacturers.
• Support ISO certification activities.

This is a full-time position located at ESTEC, Noordwijk, The Netherlands.

The requested start of work is January 2021 or as soon as possible thereafter.

Profile

The successful candidate shall have:
• A Master’s degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Physics or related specialization;
• At least 4 years relevant professional working experience, ideally acquired in the space industry.
• Demonstrated background and experience in EEE component technologies in terms of constituent materials, production technology, test equipment, test tools, test methods and standards (industrial and standardisation bodies), laboratory techniques, laboratory equipment, laboratory work and procedures including common health and safety regulations.
• Proficiency in EEE component electrical measurement techniques is required.
• Knowledge of general component laboratory practices is mandatory.
Desirable:
• Specific expertise in any of the following fields is desirable:
o Passive Components;
o Discrete Semiconductors for RF and non-RF;
o Complex Microcircuits for Digital, Analog, Mixed Signal and Microwave;
o Hybrid Technology;
o Micro-packaging;
o Optoelectronics;
• Knowledge of SEM, FIB and x-ray tomography is advantageous.
Soft skills:
• A good command of the English language is necessary.

What can Terma Offer?
At Terma, we consider skilled employees, enthusiasm and job satisfaction as the very foundation of our success and as a prerequisite for the development of the “best-in-class” solutions that Terma provides. We lead the way in applying new technology, offering a wide range of growth opportunities for each individual and emphasizing mutual respect across the board in our workplace.

Terma offers you a pleasant working environment at the customer site, where you will be able to take on challenging tasks and responsibilities in a highly professional company.
• Great opportunities for training and personal development
• Challenges in advanced technical environment
• International and cosmopolitan working atmosphere
• An employment contract with an attractive package with extra-legal benefits
• Highly competitive salary
• Support on re-location (if applicable)

Recruitment is depending on successful selection by the customer.

Additional information
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Include an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae and a Cover Letter highlighting your background and expertise as well as earliest date of availability.

For further information, please contact Mr. Simon Mills
by telephone [+31 6 2326 2398] or by email [recruitment.nl@terma.com].

Closing date: November 26th 2020

Please note the following Legal & Security requirements:
• Applicants must hold all appropriate permits to work in the EU.
• Applicants are required to provide a copy of their ID/passport and degree/higher education certificate. Terma will validate the certificate with the issuing authority.
• In line with ESA security requirements, an official Certificate of Good Conduct (or equivalent) and employment reference checks will be required at commencement of employment. Please attach a copy of any reference letters with your application if you have them.

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