Electrical Technician

Would you like to be part of our specialist services group, providing engineering support to space agencies and prime contractors for more than 40 years?

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

Job description

You will be integrated into the customer as a team member providing maintenance and operational support for the European Space Power Laboratory (ESPL) under the Power Systems Division (TEC-EP), part of ESA’s Directorate of Technical and Quality Management (TEC).

The Laboratory consists of several facilities dedicated to electrical testing of batteries, fuel cells, solar generators and power electronics. These activities support ESA spacecraft projects, external customers and the validation of innovative technologies developed under ESA R&D programmes.

Responsibilities

You will support day-to-day laboratory operations including:

• Integration and maintenance of electrical test equipment.


• Support for commissioning and operation of laboratory facilities.


• Preparation, execution and monitoring of electrical tests.


• Maintenance, calibration and troubleshooting of laboratory electrical equipment.


• Supporting electrical installations and infrastructure required for test activities.


• Assisting in the development and maintenance of laboratory documentation and procedures.


• Supporting electrical safety checks and ensuring compliance with laboratory safety regulations.


• Maintaining test equipment inventory and calibration records.


• Supporting laboratory infrastructure availability, including power distribution and related systems.

In addition, on an as-needed basis, support other maintenance and evolution tasks including:

• Support to maintenance plans and infrastructure upgrades for laboratory facilities.


• Support during installation and commissioning of new equipment and electrical systems.


• Maintaining up-to-date documentation and logbooks for electrical hardware, safety inspections and maintenance activities.


• Supporting laboratory operations during exhibitions, demonstrations and events.

Safety & Compliance

The role requires strict adherence to ESA and ESTEC safety procedures and regulations.

The successful candidate will support and contribute to mandatory laboratory safety inspections, including:

• Periodic electrical safety inspections according to NEN 3140.


• Support to safe operation and maintenance of low-voltage electrical installations and laboratory equipment.


• Collaboration with ESTEC site services regarding infrastructure and safety systems maintenance.


• Awareness of safety devices and systems such as oxygen detectors and liquid nitrogen safety installations.

Knowledge of NEN 3140 is considered highly important for this role.
NEN 3140 is the Dutch standard governing the safe operation of and work on low-voltage electrical installations and equipment, ensuring prevention of electrical hazards, shocks and fire risks in compliance with Dutch safety regulations.

This position is:

• Full-time


• Located at ESTEC, Noordwijk, The Netherlands


• Expected start date: January 2027

Some out-of-hours on-call support may be required for long-duration tests.

How to succeed in this position?

The successful candidate shall have:

• A Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering or similar.


• At least 4 years of relevant professional experience in a technical or laboratory environment.


• Experience with electrical equipment maintenance, troubleshooting and calibration.


• Good knowledge of electrical laboratory operations and safety procedures.


• Familiarity with low-voltage electrical systems and electrical installations.


• Knowledge of electrical safety inspections and standards, preferably NEN 3140.


• Good communication and teamwork skills.


• Good English language skills, written and spoken.

Desirable

• Experience within high-tech or space-related environments.


• Experience with high-voltage installations.


• Familiarity with ISO 9001 quality systems.


• Knowledge of Health & Safety regulations applicable to laboratories.


• Experience supporting laboratory infrastructure and technical facilities.

Soft skills

• Service oriented mindset.


• Attention to detail and willingness to take responsibility.


• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.


• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Note: Candidates must be eligible for Personal Security Clearance from an EU country.

What’s our company like?

We are an international company representing world class expertise, delivering complex and high-tech products and services. We value our colleagues and our meaningful contributions to securing people through advanced technology.

You will be part of the Terma Space Division which has for 50 years delivered mission-customized software and hardware products including power systems and star trackers as well as services to the European space market. We have supported a large number of pioneering European scientific and Earth Observation satellite missions and continue to be contracted for the development and delivery of software and hardware systems and services for numerous ongoing and future European, and international missions.

Terma Space operates out of Denmark, The Netherlands, France, Germany, Austria, Czech Republic, Romania, and the UK.

Any unanswered questions?

Feel free to contact Ms. Silvia Cavallini by phone  49 6151 86005-0 or [email protected] in case of any further questions regarding this position.

We look forward to receiving your application with CV and a Cover Letter explaining your motivation for applying, why you believe you are a good candidate, and potential availability. To ensure that your application will reach us and is properly processed, we only accept applications via www.terma.com.

Applications will be processed continuously.

Please note:

• Applicants must hold all appropriate documentation and 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.