Voor Airbus Netherlands B.V. zoeken wij een M&P Engineer. Airbus Defence and Space Netherlands develops and manufactures advanced space systems, including solar arrays, launcher structures and optical communication systems. Based in Leiden, its teams contribute to innovative space programmes for international customers, including the European Space Agency (ESA).
About the role
You will provide technical expertise on materials selection, manufacturing processes, testing and qualification for space projects. Working closely with engineers, manufacturing teams, suppliers and customers, you will help ensure that materials and processes meet the required technical and quality standards.
The role combines engineering expertise with practical testing, supplier visits and continuous process improvement.
Your responsibilities
As a Materials and Processes Engineer, you will:
- Advise on material selection, manufacturing processes and qualification for space projects.
- Support material testing, verification, failure analysis and technical investigations.
- Investigate non-conformances and help identify root causes and corrective actions.
- Coordinate laboratory tests and prepare technical reports.
- Support process improvements and the use of digital tools, databases and AI.
- Ensure compliance with relevant technical requirements and ECSS standards.
- Visit suppliers and production facilities to assess processes and support manufacturing activities.
- Collaborate with engineers, suppliers and customers to resolve technical challenges.
Your profile
You are a proactive engineer with a practical mindset, strong analytical skills and excellent communication abilities. You bring:
- A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Materials Engineering, Materials Science or a related field.
- At least 3 years of relevant professional experience in materials engineering, manufacturing processes or material testing.
- Knowledge of metallic and composite materials, bonding and joining processes, or material qualification.
- Experience with laboratory testing and failure analysis is an advantage.
- Experience with databases and digital tools is a plus.
- Experience in the space industry and knowledge of ECSS standards are strong advantages.
- Excellent English communication skills; Dutch is not required.
- Residency in the Netherlands and eligibility to access technology subject to export control regulations.
- Willingness to visit suppliers and production facilities when required.
What you can expect
- An opportunity to contribute to innovative space programmes.
- A technically challenging role within an international engineering environment.
- Collaboration with engineers, manufacturing teams and external suppliers.
Functie-eisen
Functie-wensen
- Het is een pre als je ervaring hebt met laboratoriumtests en faalanalyses.
- Het is een pluspunt als je ervaring hebt met databases en digitale tools.
- Het is een sterk pluspunt als je ervaring hebt in de ruimtevaartindustrie en kennis hebt van ECSS-normen.
Extra Informatie
- Aantal uur 40
- ZZP mogelijk? Ja
- Thuiswerken mogelijk? N.t.b.
- Startdatum
M&P Engineer in Leiden werkgever: Bright Professionals
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