Life & Physical Science Instrument Engineer [25144] at Sopra Steria

Noordwijk, South Holland, Netherlands -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

30 Sep, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Life Sciences, Engineering Sciences, Gravity Research, Optical Diagnostic Methods, Microgravity Research, Data Analysis, Technical Evaluation, Experiment Preparation, Experiment Execution, Maintenance, Technical Specification, Sample Evaluation, Reporting, Liaison, Support, Breadboard Testing

Industry

Information Technology & Services

Description

Company Description HE Space is a successful international space company, specialised in providing managed services and human resources to the international space sector for over 40 years. We hire space experts all over Europe across the whole spectrum of space-related activities, from engineering to science, software development, operations, marketing, finance and administration. Our employees contribute towards a wide range of groundbreaking space programmes including Galileo and Copernicus, ExoMars, Iris2, ESA BASS, ESA GSPT, LISA Pathfinder, Euclid, the Ariane and Vega launchers as well as the International Space Station. HE Space has joined forces with CS Group and Sopra Steria to lead the engineering and digital space market in Europe and to provide highly skilled consulting. We are passionate about people and invest in you to support the development of the European space industry. Job Description As part of the .. team you will have the following responsibilities: Supervision of the gravity research related activities in the TEC LIS labs; Preparation and execution of experiments for the Large Diameter Centifuge (LDC), the Random Positioning Machines and all related equipment; Provision of services for commercial customers of the labs (use of centrifuge for testing); Liaison with the science community to organise gravity related experiments; Operation and Maintenance of the Large Diameter Centrifuge (LDC) at ESTEC; Provision of inputs to technology and science strategies related to diagnostics for life and physical science experiments for exploration enabling science; Provision of support in detailed technical specification of planned R&D activities; Assistance in the technical evaluation of development results, as well as designs from projects; Analysis, evaluation, reporting and interpretation of data of biological or physiological Experiments; Support of Breadboard testing and sample evaluation for Life Support activities. Qualifications You will have the following qualifications and relevant experience: Master Degree in Life and/or Engineering sciences or relevant discipline Background and experience in gravity related research, optical diagnostic methods (optical microscopy etc); Excellent knowledge of (micro)gravity research for life and physical science; Fluency in English is mandatory; knowledge of another European language is an advantage. Additional Information This job is located in Noordwijk, the Netherlands. If you think you have what it takes for this job, please send your CV (in English and in Word or PDF) by clicking on the button “Apply for this job” quoting job NL-HP-25144. An exciting and dynamic international working environment awaits you! Inclusive and committed employer, our company works every day to combat all forms of discrimination and promote a respectful working environment. That's why, committed to gender diversity and overall inclusivity, we encourage all applications and profiles. Inclusive and committed employer, our company works every day to combat all forms of discrimination and promote a respectful working environment. That's why, committed to gender diversity and overall inclusivity, we encourage all applications and profiles. Last apply date: 20/10/2025!

Responsibilities

The engineer will supervise gravity research activities, prepare and execute experiments, and maintain the Large Diameter Centrifuge. They will also liaise with the science community and provide technical support for life and physical science experiments.