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Experiment System Engineering Support to PRODEX 1311037
2013-05-08 23:36:34| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Solenix is specialized in the provision of highquality software engineering, technical consulting and operations services in the aerospace domain. This vacancy note concerns an onsite consulting position at ESTEC in Noordwijk, in the Netherlands. Experiment System Engineering Support to PRODEX 1311037 Job Description The PRODEX Office is the Agency structure in charge of the implementation of the PRODEX Program PROgramme de Dveloppement dExpriences scientifiques. The PRODEX Office implements experiments and instruments prepared at national level, selected andor endorsed by ESA in accordance with its own rules and procedures. It also coordinates the experiment development and implementation, awards industrial contracts and implements, manages and monitors the corresponding industrial developments. The main tasks of the Experiment System Engineer will include Providing inputs to and support the definition of the programme of work for the development of the PRODEX experiments within the scientific institutes, in line with the instructions received from the head of the PRODEX Office. This task will include supporting the preparation, implementation and monitoring of the research agreements between the Institutes and the PRODEX Office. Liaising between scientific institutes and industry when contracts are running. Interfacing internally with the ESA project teams or specialists on technicalprogrammatic matters and with the ESAESTEC administration regarding the financial and contractual matters. Providing Management and Programmatic inputs to the Head of PRODEX Office as required. Preparing providing inputs to reports as required. Assisting in the preparation, implementation and monitoring of industrial contracts. This includes Providing inputs to the preparation of Tender Documents, participating in proposal evaluations, prepare inputs to subsequent contract negotiations, monitor the endtoend development of the activities contracted to the industrial consortia. Monitoring the technical, schedule and financial status of the developments assigned to herhim, identify potential problem areas and recommend solutions. Required Skills and Experience A demonstrated experience in interacting with scientific institutions and industrial partners, coupled with experience in the defining and designing instruments in one of the domains of the Program. Good interpersonal skills and ability to communicate and cooperate with a wide range of staff internally and externally. The candidate should be a team player, willing to work in a multitasking mode, quickly adapting in a dynamic environment. Fluency in English. Desirable Skills and Experience Knowledge of other member state languages is an asset. Work Location Noordwijk, Netherlands Dates Application Deadline 21 May 2013 Start of Work 01 July 2013 Important Notes Before applying to this position, please read the page Notes to Applicants on the Solenix website under Career. Applicants must be EU citizens or have a valid work and residence permit in the Netherlands. Security, identity and reference checks on the candidates are part of the recruitment process. Job Application Please send your applications electronically to careersolenix.ch before the application deadline 21 May 2013
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