Exploration Science and Research Support Scientist [26141]

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HE Space (in partnership with CS Group and Sopra Steria) is seeking an Exploration Science and Research Support Scientist in Noordwijk, NL, a full time onsite role. The position centers on establishing a science community, defining objectives, coordinating science teams, preparing the Science Management Plan, and supporting science operations and data pipelines for missions including Mars science and space resources. Key requirements include a PhD in a relevant field, proven experience coordinating scientific activities and teams, and expertise in Mars science or space resources; English fluency is mandatory, with additional European languages a plus. To apply, tailor your CV to highlight leadership of science studies, participation in announcements and peer reviews, and ESA data experience, and submit in English (Word or PDF) to Michaela Stevenson via the Apply button; last date 01/09/2026.

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:

• Establishing and supporting a user community, engaging them in science definition activities and preparing the establishment of a formal Science Team;
• Generating science and research objectives and requirements;
• Supporting the supplier team led by the Project Manager / Technical Officer in establishing a technical baseline and system requirements that address the science and research requirements;
• Iterating those requirements during studies and in consultation with users in response to the technical work performed;
• Supporting benefit management as the benefit owner for all science and research benefits;
• Assessing the technical baseline, system requirements and performance against the science requirements in reviews;
• Preparing the Science Management Plan;
• Leading or supporting research activities which support the development of missions and system concepts and requirements;
• Preparing and coordinating Announcements of Opportunity, Peer Reviews and Selection processes for Experiments, Science Teams, and Projects;
• Supporting in the management of science teams and preparations for science operations;
• Preparing science operations and science data pipelines for scientific utilization;
• Supporting science operations activities;
• Ensuring that scientific data is made available to the community and supporting its utilization;
• Initiating and supporting research activities which aid design and implementation;
• Post operations support to users of the data, which is made available through the ESA archive.

Qualifications

You will have the following qualifications and relevant experience:

• Science PhD in a relevant discipline from a recognized Institution;
• Strong documented experience in coordinating scientific activities and teams and effective communication;
• Demonstrated expertise in the individual science areas and projects related to:
  • Science of Mars (e.g. Mars atmosphere, geology and geophysics);
  • Science of space resources (e.g. experimental chemical processes for production of materials or oxygen from extraterrestrial materials);
• 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-26141.

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: 01/09/2026!