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Future Missions Head of Earth Observation Group
2015-06-22 10:05:13| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Airbus Defence and Space is a division of Airbus Group formed by combining the business activities of Cassidian, Astrium and Airbus Military. The new division is Europes number one defence and space enterprise, the second largest space business worldwide and among the top ten global defence enterprises. It employs some 40,000 employees generating revenues of approximately 14 billion per year. A vacancy for a Future Missions Head of Earth Observation Group has arisen within the Airbus Defence and Space in Stevenage. You will be responsible for all EO mission related prospects and studies. Airbus Defence and Space Ltd is looking for a highly motivated and capable scientistengineer to lead the Future Missions Earth Observation Group, based in Stevenage. The successful candidate will provide leadership to a small expert group of professional scientists and engineers in undertaking the design and analysis of spaceborne systems, primarily for Earth Observation missions. In addition to leading the Group, the role will include work on a range of activities including mission and satellite system analysis and design, research and development activities, marketing and customer interfacing. Typical EO programmes of interest include the ESA Earth Explorer programme, ESAEU Global Monitoring for Environment and Security GMES, Eumetsat meteorology mission and national opportunities. This position will require a security clearance or will require being eligible for clearance by the recognized authorities. Your mains responsibilities will be You will be responsible for all EO mission related prospects and studies, You will also be expected to develop overall business strategies within Airbus Defence and Space Ltd in relation to these missions including close coordination with Sales and Marketing, and define and lead associated RD activities. You will be responsible for tracking all EO prospects, contributing to bidnobid decisions, and will be required to take a leading role in proposals. Furthermore, you will be responsible for monitoring and guiding the management of all EO mission studies, including overall responsibility for the financial performance of studies. The successful candidate should have the aptitude and motivation to lead a small and dedicated team, to continue development of a world class capability in the design of future EO missions. Heshe will be expected to develop a productive relationship with EO scientists and other parts of the space community, through attendance at and contributions to meetings, workshops and conferences. This role will involve some travels for business and as such you must be able to travel accordingly monthly travels in UK and Europe. We are looking for candidates with the following skills and experience Educated to a University degree in Physics, degree in Engineering, specialised in Electric, aerospace, mechanical or Physics, Indepth experience at industry or postgraduate level in space systems including Earth Observation. A Ph.D. or M.Sc. in an appropriate subject is advantageous. Good understanding of Earth Observation applications and instrumentation is required, as well as the ability to communicate effectively with spacecraft and space systems engineers. Experience in proposal writing, working in a commercial environment and of financial management is an advantage Good analytical and presentation skills written and oral are needed A demonstrated ability to work in a team is required, Fluency in English. Please apply on line for this vacancy using your eRecruiting profile with your CV attached. To apply click here
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