M&P Engineer

Airbus Netherlands B.V. is looking for a Materials and Processes Engineer in Leiden, the Netherlands. This is a freelance assignment for 40 hours per week with a duration of 12 months, scale 14 (indicative €5,700 – €8,600 gross per month). As a Materials and Processes Engineer, you will provide technical expertise on material selection, manufacturing processes, testing and qualification for space projects. You will work with engineering and manufacturing teams to help ensure materials and processes meet technical and quality requirements.

Responsibilities include advising on material selection, manufacturing processes and qualification; supporting material testing, verification, failure analysis and technical investigations; investigating non-conformances and helping identify root causes and corrective actions; coordinating laboratory tests and preparing technical reports; supporting process improvements and the use of digital tools, databases and AI; ensuring compliance with technical requirements and ECSS standards; and collaborating with engineers and customers to resolve technical challenges.

Your profile: a bachelor's or master's degree in Materials Engineering, Materials Science or a related field; at least three years of relevant professional experience; 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 communication in English (Dutch not required); residing in the Netherlands and eligible to access technology subject to export control regulations; proactive, practical, analytical and an excellent communicator.

Requirements: accept requirements and hiring terms (rate all in, ao commuting costs, excl VAT) and agree to the General Terms and Conditions and Client-Specific Conditions (CSC) of Airbus.

Wishes: experience with laboratory testing and failure analysis, databases and digital tools, and space industry with ECSS standards.

What we offer: the opportunity to contribute to innovative space programmes, a technically challenging role in an international engineering environment, collaboration with engineering and manufacturing teams, and a one-year assignment with the possibility of permanent employment.