In support of ESA’s request for future positions at ESTEC we are looking for a: Power Systems Engineer

Main tasks and responsibilities:

• Design, development and test of spacecraft power systems for on-board applications;
• Development of simulation blocks for system analysis (batteries, solar cells & arrays, power control and distribution units);
• Support to laboratory activities concerning design and development or verification of circuits for power management and distribution;
• Active involvement in critical R&D activities support;
• Assisting to the development and validation of worst case simulation blocks for electrical equipment analysis;
• The development and verification of high voltage design technologies and associated power converters.

Skills and Experience:

• University degree in a relevant discipline;
• Extensive experience in power systems for satellites and good knowledge of circuit designs for such systems;
• Familiarity with simulation software for analogue systems and all the different types of power bus topologies used on satellite;
• Good knowledge of the types of solar arrays and batteries that are currently applied for space applications;
• Dynamic and well motivated; Willing to work in teams with good communication capabilities;
• Fluency in English is mandatory; Knowledge of another ESA Member State language is an asset.

HE Space Operations is an international human resources company specialised in the space market. We have been providing consultancy services in space engineering and business administration for over 25 years. We generally work directly on-site with our principal customers such as the European Space Agency and EADS Astrium.