Test & Validation Engineer

Stellenbeschreibung:

Test & Validation Engineer

Location: Darmstadt , Germany Application deadline: 2 April 2026 Reference number: 0457

Are you looking for a new opportunity to take your career to a higher orbit? To join an international group with a successful track record in Space Engineering? A job adapted to your career ambitions and in which you could have an impact for the years to come?

We are looking for a Test & Validation Engineer to work at our Client’s premises in Darmstadt, Germany.

About the client and location

The European Space Operations Centre (ESOC) is the European Space Agency’s (ESA) based in Darmstadt, Germany. As the main control centre for ESA, ESOC controls the launch and early orbit phases for their missions. They are also accepted globally for their research into ground system engineering, satellite navigation, space debris studies and more.

Tasks and activities

The scope of work will include:

Orbit determination and manoeuvre optimisation.
Attitude determination, including monitoring and verification of on‑board systems.
Generation of AOCS commands.
AOCS and optical sensors calibration.
Performing studies and technical analyses to support the above covering.
Routine mission operations.
Pre‑launch activities including software development and testing, procedure writing, technical analyses, and support to test and simulation campaigns.
Providing support during critical mission phases, including launch and commissioning and end‑of‑mission activities.
Supporting collision avoidance manoeuvres related to space debris, including on‑call operational support.
Maintenance and evolution of the flight dynamics system.

Skills and experience

The following skills and experience are mandatory:

A university degree in a relevant engineering discipline, astronomy, mathematics, or physics.
Strong skills in linear algebra, with a focus on problem solving in Euclidean three‑dimensional space.Advanced skills in single‑ and multi‑variable calculus.
Proficiency in numerical methods.
Very good knowledge of classical mechanics.
Ability to solve mechanics problems using analytical mechanics methods (e.g. Lagrangian formulation) is considered an asset.
Proven capability to develop, validate, and operate software applying the above solutions (e.g. Unix/Linux scripting, Fortran77/95, Python, C++).
Willingness to take operational responsibility within multi‑disciplinary teams.
Desire to work both autonomously and as part of a team, in an international multicultural environment.
Solution oriented mindset, with a customer focused communication skill.
Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

Why should you apply?

You will have the opportunity to work within leading space organisations across Europe.
We encourage everyone to think outside the box and to push the boundaries of traditional knowledge. This role is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking company and allows for a deeper understanding of the industry.
To be part of a company that values integrity, inspiration, care and collaboration.
Benefits include: competitive remuneration packages; unique career opportunities, including working in other countries; access to training and development programmes; flexible relocation support.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to achieving diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. We therefore welcome applications from all candidates, irrespective of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religious beliefs, age, disability or other characteristics.

As part of our commitment to providing an inclusive and barrier‑free recruitment process, we will provide reasonable adjustments and support to ensure neuro‑diverse applicants or those with a disability or long‑term condition can be their best during the recruitment process.