GNC-AOCS Sensors and Actuators Engineer [26102]

HE Space

Noordwijk, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands
full-time
Posted June 02, 2026

Job Description

Job Description

As part of the team at ESTEC you will have the following responsibilities:

Technical support and consultancy in the field of GNC/AOCS sensors and actuators (such as star trackers, gyroscopes, accelerometers, IMUs, magnetometers, Sun and Earth sensors, lidar, hybrid navigation systems, 3D cameras, optical navigation sensors and actuators such as wheels and CMGs) throughout research, development and possibly project phases, including:

- sensors and actuators development:

  • Support in defining, initiating and managing R&D activities covering both long- and short-term needs;

  • Support in R&D activity reviews and meetings and reporting on the R&D activity development, progress and planning

  • Support the dissemination of the results of the activities performed and the transfer of knowledge across the Agency;

  • Support the introduction of any lesson learnt, important information and res...