Space Sustainability Systems Engineer (2 FTE) [25183] at Sopra Steria

Noordwijk, South Holland, Netherlands -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Systems Engineering, Sustainability Engineering, Clean Space, Zero Debris, Eco-Design, Space Circular Economy, Active Debris Removal, In-Orbit Servicing, Environmental Regulations, Project Management, Feasibility Studies, R&D Activities, Technology Strategy, Standardisation, Knowledge Dissemination, Consultancy

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: Provide systems engineering support and consultancy to ESA projects, programmes and studies, including the areas of concern to space Sustainability and throughout all the project phases. Support project reviews and evaluation of proposals. Develop and promote sustainability considerations and infuse them into projects. Participate in feasibility studies conducted in the CDF, in the role of Sustainability expert. Develop and improve tools and methods for injecting sustainability considerations in early assessment studies. Contribute to the definition and implementation of the ESA technology strategy and support the definition of R&D work plans. Ensure the promotion, coordination, follow-up and selection of technology activities. Define, initiate and support R&D activities under ESA's technology programmes. Monitor scientific and technological trends for sustainability engineering and maintain corresponding state-of-the-art expertise. Contribute to the improvement of standardisation in sustainability engineering, via ESA internal processes and lessons learned, and by liaising with the ECSS Authority. Contribute to the promotion of sustainability engineering across the Agency and its partners. Contribute to the capture and dissemination of knowledge and lessons learned across the Agency. Qualifications You will have the following qualifications and relevant experience: Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Engineering, or a related field; Minimum of 3–5 years of professional experience; Knowledge and experience in Sustainability Engineering topics (Clean Space, Zero Debris, Eco-Design, Space Circular Economy, Active Debris Removal, In-Orbit Servicing); Knowledge and experience with environmental regulations, such as REACh and RoHS; 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) to Michaela Stevenson, by clicking on the button “Apply for this job” quoting job NL-HP-25183. 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. Last apply date: 30/11/2025!

Responsibilities

Provide systems engineering support and consultancy to ESA projects focusing on space sustainability. Develop and promote sustainability considerations throughout all project phases and contribute to R&D activities under ESA's technology programmes.