Materials Engineer

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About Aerospacelab

Our mission is supported by an ambitious vertically integrated approach: design & manufacture of small satellites combined with development of earth observation services.

Since its creation in 2018, the company has already grown substantially. Our team gathers more than 25 engineering expertise, from hardware design to software development & data science.

In 2025, Aerospacelab counts offices in Louvain-la-Neuve (Belgium), Toulouse (France), Lausanne (Switzerland) and US West Coast with more than 300 full-time employees, with the ambition to position itself as the European leader in small satellites.

role overview

We are looking for a motivated and creative Materials Engineer. You will play a key role in the development of critical elements of Aerospacelab spacecraft: the Solar Array Assembly. You will be involved in projects from the early design phase to the qualification of the product.

key responsabilities

Lead or support R&D and innovation projects related to solar array assembly.
Develop and maintain fruitful collaborations with suppliers and laboratories.
Provide support and guidance to the Aerospacelab mechanical and electrical engineering teams on your area of expertise.
Contribute to all aspects of materials and processes work assignments, from basic material studies and selection to the definition and execution of complex test plans, advanced material characterization when required, and transfer to production.
Generate detailed technical documentation, reports, and support design reviews (PDR, CDR, etc.).

Must have

Master’s degree, PhD, or equivalent in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or Aerospace Engineering.
2+ years of experience in a materials engineering role, preferably in the aerospace or high-tech industrial sector.
Good communication skills, a team-oriented mindset, and a hands-on attitude.
Fluency in English.

nice to have

Experience with satellite or spacecraft development (LEO, MEO, GEO, or beyond).
Basic knowledge of space-grade solar array assembly and familiarity with relevant standards (ECSS, NASA, ISO) and solar array environmental constraints (mechanical, thermal, radiation, etc.).
Experience with polymer materials (glues, adhesives, composites, encapsulants, coatings).
Knowledge of advanced solar cell technologies for satellites (e.g., silicon vs. multijunction).
Competence in process quality domains will be valued (SPC, Six Sigma, DOE, etc.).
Fluency in French is a plus.