Thermal Vacuum Test Technician (m/f)

Job description

Airbus Defence and Space Netherlands BV

Airbus is a global leader in aeronautics, space and related services. In 2017, it generated revenues of € 67 billion and employed a workforce of around 130,000. Airbus offers the most comprehensive range of passenger airliners from 100 to more than 600 seats. Airbus is also a European leader providing tanker, combat, transport and mission aircraft, as well as Europe’s number one space enterprise and the world’s second largest space business. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions worldwide.

Our people work with passion and determination to make the world a more connected, safer and smarter place. Taking pride in our work, we draw on each other's expertise and experience to achieve excellence. Our diversity and teamwork culture propel us to accomplish the extraordinary – on the ground, in the sky and in space.

Description of the job

A vacancy for a Thermal Vacuum Test Technician has arisen within European Test Services (ETS) in Noordwijk, The Netherlands.

European Test Services (ETS) B.V. is a joint venture between Airbus Defence & Space SAS and IABG mbH.

ETS maintains and operates the environmental test centre of the European Space Agency (ESA/ESTEC).

ETS is active in mechanical testing, EMC testing, thermal vacuum testing, altitude simulation and more. Besides testing of spacecraft and space applications, ETS has also become a major supplier of testing services to railway, marine and power/electric industry.

This position will require a security clearance or will require being eligible for clearance by the recognized authorities.

Tasks & accountabilities

Your main tasks and responsibilities will be:

·  Performance of preventive and corrective maintenance as well as calibration tasks regarding thermal vacuum facilities (thermal vacuum chamber and related auxiliaries such as sun simulator, vacuum pumps, PLC, etc.) according relevant procedures.

·  Support facility modifications and upgrades.

·  Thermal vacuum test operator during test execution.

·  Performance of activities related to thermal vacuum test preparation including set-up of test installations according to test requirements.

·  Execution of thermal vacuum tests including operation / calibration of vacuum gauges, mass-spectrometer and performance of leak detection checks.

·  Report directly to the Technical Manager Thermal Facilities.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Required skills

You will have the following skills and experience:

·  Experience executing of thermal vacuum tests and maintenance tasks.

·  Good interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively in an international environment.

·  Good communication skills, team spirit and sense of human relationships.

·  A proactive attitude to solve problems with a critical mind.

·  Ability to work in shift.

·  Flexibility and motivation.

·  Fluent level of English language; French and/or Dutch language skills would be beneficial.