Job description

At Airbus Netherlands, we push the boundaries of technology in one of the most challenging and rapidly evolving industries in the world: space exploration. Our products and services—including solar arrays, launch vehicles, instruments, and optical communication systems—are among the best in the world. They enable missions that are crucial to everyday life on Earth, such as satellite navigation, communication, climate research, and air quality monitoring.

In our state-of-the-art facilities, a team of more than 200 dedicated professionals work on designing, developing, assembling, testing, and delivering space products and services. We do this by thinking creatively about solutions and collaborating with like-minded business partners. Intensive cooperation in our international community is the key to success, including within the Airbus family, of which we are proud to be a part.

What to Expect from the Role

Your primary task will be assembling and integrating high-tech aerospace products, such as solar arrays for space missions.

You will follow work instructions and technical manuals carefully.
You may also perform verification and acceptance tests to ensure proper integration and document the results.
You will contribute to the development of solutions and create test objects.
You will develop and manufacture the necessary integration tools.

Omschrijving kandidaat

Experience in assembling precision mechanical components or working in a similar industry.
Preferably, experience working in clean rooms.
Affinity for aerospace.
The ability to work meticulously and follow procedures, which is crucial in the aerospace industry.
An MBO+ degree (preferably from the Leiden Instrument Makers School (LIS), which is a plus).
Proficiency in Dutch and English, both spoken and written.
Willingness to travel for work in the future (ranging from a few days to several weeks).

Additional Information

This is a temporary position until the end of May 2026.
Start date: June 2, 2025.

Requirements

MBO+ opleiding (or similar if candidate is foreign)
Sufficient in both Dutch & English language in speech and written
You are prepared to go on business trips in the future (ranging from a few days to several weeks).
The proposed candidate agrees to a secondment arrangement.

Wishes

MBO+ opleiding LIS (Leidse Instrumentmakers school (LIS))
Multiple years assembly experience with fine mechanical components / industry.
Preferably experience with clean rooms
Affinity with aerospace sector

Competenties

Soft skills, these can be tested during the interview:
- can work meticulously and follow procedures, which is very important in space travel.

Benefits

Werklocatie Leiden
Startdatum 1-6-2025
Einddatum 31-5-2026
Optie tot verlenging opmerkingen
Toelichting op uur per week Minimaal 32 uur is bespreekbaar, 40 uur per week heeft de voorkeur