PA and Safety Support Engineer
Noordwijk, Zuid-Holland•Contract
€75,000 - €90,000 annually
€75,000 - €90,000 annually
About the Job
For more than half a century, Serco has walked alongside the pioneers of space. Serco has supported over 50 ESA missions where our teams have helped launch satellites, guide spacecraft across the void and turn data into discoveries that reshape our world. With thousands of specialists contributing across the entire space lifecycle from satellite testing to launch services, LEOP to operations and surveillance, we’ve become a trusted force in national and European space strategies. And now, the next chapter could include you.
For our activities in ESA-ESTEC, we are currently looking for a PA and Safety Support Engineer to work onsite in Noordwijk, the Netherlands.
Responsibilities:
For our activities in ESA-ESTEC, we are currently looking for a PA and Safety Support Engineer to work onsite in Noordwijk, the Netherlands.
Responsibilities:
- Establish and maintain the Product Assurance & Safety (PA&S) requirements baseline for space projects and programmes.
- Prepare and manage PA&S documentation in line with ESA standards, procedures and requirements.
- Review contractors' PA&S plans, specifications and proposed activities.
- Monitor PA&S status, including non-conformances, anomalies, failures, waivers, deviations and critical items.
- Support Non-Conformance Review Boards (NRB), Configuration Control Boards (CCB) and other project review boards.
- Assess contractors' compliance with PA&S requirements and support quality assurance activities.
- Participate in manufacturing, integration, assembly and test (MAIT) activities, inspections, audits and test witnessing.
- Support acceptance reviews and contribute to the definition of formal acceptance requirements.
- Prepare project review documentation, data packages, reports and meeting minutes.
- Coordinate with PA&S discipline experts, including RAMS, Software PA, Materials & Processes (M&P), EEE and Cleanliness & Contamination specialists.
- Support project managers in managing non-conformances, waivers, deviations, problems and critical items.
- Contribute to project reviews, safety reviews and technical assessments.
- Support technology readiness assessments and R&D activities.
- Witness spacecraft manufacturing, integration and testing activities at contractor sites and research facilities.
- Support launch campaign activities related to Product Assurance & Safety.
- Prepare PA&S reports, dashboards, trend analyses and status updates for ESA.
- Support training activities, knowledge management and lessons learned initiatives.
- Work closely with multinational teams, contractors and ESA stakeholders to ensure quality and safety compliance throughout the project lifecycle.
Profile:
- Master's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
- Minimum 10 years of experience in the space sector.
- At least 5 years of experience in Product Assurance and Quality Assurance.
- Proven experience supporting Product and Quality Assurance activities for spacecraft units.
- Experience with spacecraft-level test campaigns is considered an advantage.
- Strong organisational, communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to work effectively in international and multidisciplinary environments.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to deliver results in complex projects.
- Candidates must be EU nationals.
What we offer: More than just a job
At Serco, we believe that a career should come with more than just a paycheck; it should provide support, security, and a sense of balance in your life. Your salary will be paid promptly on Fridays before the 28th of each month, giving you peace of mind about your finances.
We support your daily life and commute in practical ways. If you travel to work, you can claim a travel allowance of €0.21 per kilometre for up to 150 km, or you can have your public transport fully reimbursed. For those working from home, there’s a small daily allowance of €2 to cover extra costs, and new employees can be reimbursed up to €500 for a desk or chair to make their home workspace comfortable.
When your work takes you on missions or travel, all business-related expenses are fully covered, and for peace of mind during tax season, our appointed advisor will assist you in completing your income tax forms. If you enjoy cycling, our bicycle scheme allows you to benefit from a tax-efficient allowance of up to €749, one year of full insurance with an additional €89 per year for accessories.
Serco also cares about your long-term security. All employees are covered under a collective life insurance scheme, and our health insurance partnership with Zilverenkruis Achmea offers discounts of 5% on basic coverage and up to 10% on additional plans. Our company pension scheme, managed via Nationale Nederlanden, follows the Dutch State Pension framework, ensuring you can plan confidently for the future.
In addition, in emergency situations, you may request an advance salary payment of up to one month’s net salary at the discretion of your line manager. To support your wellbeing and daily work, we offer up to €250 reimbursement for work glasses to reduce blue light strain and provide access to Benefits & Work, offering multiple discounts for online shopping. For lifelong learning, all employees receive a 35% discount on programs at Webster University.
At Serco, our benefits are designed to make your life easier, healthier, and more flexible, so you can focus on contributing to groundbreaking space missions while feeling supported every step of the way.
Relocation:
The Netherlands' central location in Europe makes it an ideal base for travel and business within the EU. Major cities are well-connected by road, rail, and air, with Amsterdam Schiphol Airport one of Europe's busiest and most well-connected airports, facilitating easy international travel.
Serco offers relocation support for all EU passport holders who are planning to relocate to the Netherlands and work for Serco B.V.
About Serco
Serco is a leading Space Services Provider with thousands of skilled resources that has supported over 50 space missions on behalf of more than 10 Space or Government agencies around the globe, including the likes of ESA, CNES, EUMETSAT, EUSPA, ASI and NASA.
We offer space capabilities across the full space lifecycle from satellite testing to Launch services, LEOP to spacecraft operations, space surveillance to data management, and supporting downstream application development. With over 55 years history in the space sector Serco is well placed to contribute to National strategies across Europe and the globe
We work within the heart of the space sector so understand the challenges our customers face. When it comes to recruitment we are experts in sourcing the very best talent within space engineering, earth observation, satellite communications and cyber security.
We have placed hundreds of people from post graduates through to C-suite executives into space agencies, satellite operators, manufacturers, system integrators, consultancies, earth observation/remote sensing, launch providers and much more.
We offer space capabilities across the full space lifecycle from satellite testing to Launch services, LEOP to spacecraft operations, space surveillance to data management, and supporting downstream application development. With over 55 years history in the space sector Serco is well placed to contribute to National strategies across Europe and the globe
We work within the heart of the space sector so understand the challenges our customers face. When it comes to recruitment we are experts in sourcing the very best talent within space engineering, earth observation, satellite communications and cyber security.
We have placed hundreds of people from post graduates through to C-suite executives into space agencies, satellite operators, manufacturers, system integrators, consultancies, earth observation/remote sensing, launch providers and much more.