Vacancy in the Directorate of Operations.
ESA is an equal opportunity employer, committed to achieving diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. We therefore welcome applications from all qualified candidates irrespective of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, beliefs, age, disability or other characteristics. Applications from women are encouraged.
This post is classified A2-A4 on the Coordinated Organisationsโ salary scale.
Location
ESTEC, Noordwijk, Netherlands
Description
The RISE mission is one of three in-orbit servicing missions under implementation within the Clean Space Office as part of the Space Safety Programme. The RISE mission is planned for launch in the 2027 timeframe with the objective of performing attitude and orbital takeover (AOCS takeover) of an operational satellite.
You will manage the RISE project and will report to the Head of the Clean Space Office within the Space Safety Programme Office.
Duties
Your tasks and responsibilities will include:
- responsibility for the end-to-end procurement and technical management of the RISE project, covering both the development of the satellite, within the agreed technical specifications, cost and schedule;
- managing the industrial RISE contract(s), including negotiation of any changes;
- managing the RISE ESA Project Team and associated support from the Directorates of Technology, Engineering and Quality, Operations, and Commercialisation, Industry and Competitiveness, ensuring that all appropriate information is available to all project participants so that they can discharge their responsibilities efficiently within the agreed framework;
- implementing the milestone reviews, including Key Performance Gates, in close cooperation with the Inspector General's Office;
- interfacing with ESA delegate bodies, such as PB-SSA, in support of the Clean Space office;
- reporting to the Clean Space Office.
Technical competencies Delivery of complex projects within cost and scheduleComplex project risk management processesSpace system development and PA standardsKnowledge of ESA and industrial development, verification and procurement processesKnowledge of space projects, including instrumentation and operationsBackground in space engineering with a systems orientationKnowledge of industrial costs and schedule aspectsKnowledge of satellite rendezvous and capture systems, technologies and solutions
Behavioural competencies
Result Orientation
Operational Efficiency
Fostering Cooperation
Relationship Management
Continuous Improvement
Forward ThinkingEducation
A Master's degree in aerospace engineering is required for this post.
Other information
For behavioural competencies expected from ESA staff in general, please refer to the ESA Competency Framework.
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The working languages of the Agency are English and French. A good knowledge of one of these is required. Knowledge of another Member State language would be an asset.
Applicants must be eligible to access technology and hardware which is subject to European and US export control regulations.
The Agency may require applicants to undergo selection tests.
At the Agency we value diversity and we welcome people with disabilities. Whenever possible, we seek to accommodate individuals with disabilities by providing the necessary support at the workplace. The Human Resources Department can also provide assistance during the recruitment process. If you would like to discuss this further please contact us email contact.human.resources@esa.int.
Please note that applications are only considered from nationals of one of the following States: Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and Canada, Latvia, Lithuania, Slovakia and Slovenia.
According to the ESA Convention, the recruitment of staff must take into account an adequate distribution of posts among nationals of the ESA Member States*. When short-listing for an interview, priority will first be given to internal candidates and secondly to external candidates from under-represented Member States*.
In accordance with the European Space Agencyโs security procedures and as part of the selection process, successful candidates will be required to undergo basic screening before appointment conducted by an external background screening service.
In principle, recruitment will be within the advertised grade band (A2-A4). However, if the selected candidate has less than four years of relevant professional experience following the completion of the masterโs degree, the position may be filled at A1 level.
*Member States, Associate Members or Cooperating States.