Science Communications Officer (6 months contract) [26083]

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. 

As part of the ESA/ESTEC team you will have the following responsibilities:

• Support the CPO & LS in developing the content and ensure the timely publication of articles on ESA corporate & SCI websites.

• Always working together with (project) scientists to create content and to get approval on content.

• Lead and contribute to the writing and editing of text required for other products, including hardcopy publications.

• Ensure that all material written is in accordance with the ESA editorial house style.

• Support work orders issued to external contractors like freelance writers, graphics artists, 3D animators through delivering specifications

You will have the following qualifications and relevant experience:

• Masters or PhD in science or a relevant discipline.

• 4 years experience in science communications role. 

• Solid understanding of scientific research and the ability to interpret technical material accurately.

• Excellent written and verbal English (additional languages are often a plus).
• Proven ability to translate complex scientific concepts into clear, engaging content for non‑expert audiences.

Please have in mind this is a temporary role (6 months).

This job is located in Noordwijk, the Netherlands.

If you believe you have what it takes for this position, please send your CV (in English and in Word or PDF format) to Adriana Camacho by clicking on the ‘Apply for this job’ button and quoting the job reference.NL-HP-26083.

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.

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: 30/04/2026!