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2015-08-03 19:04:56| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Directorate of Technical and Quality Management The European Space Agency is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women POST System Engineer in the Proba3 Unit, in the Systems and Cost Engineering Division, Systems, Software and InOrbit Demonstration Department, Directorate of Technical and Quality Management. This post is classified in the A2A4 grade band of the Coordinated Organisations salary scale. LOCATION ESTEC, Noordwijk Netherlands. DUTIES The postholder will be integrated in the project system engineering team of an inorbit demonstration mission. These missions include development and procurement under ESA contract of a spacecraft, including payload and ground segment, and launch procurement. The initial assignment will be to the Proba3 Project which is for in orbit demonstration of formation flying under the General Support Technology Programme GSTP. In particular, responsibilities will include analysing, defining and specifying mission concepts covering all segments platform, payload, ground through internal and industrial studies implementing and managing technology development contracts related to inorbit demonstration preparing as required the technical package of the mission invitation to tender providing system engineering support to the spacecraft platform payload and ground segment for all project phases supporting LEOP implementation and management and technical activities related to commissioning ensuring consistency between the technology development and demonstration objectives, monitoring the specific technology development activities and exploiting the results contributing to the dissemination of the results of activities performed and knowledge transfer across the Agency. Proba3 being in Phase CD, tasks 4,5,6 are the most relevant for the initial assignment. The postholder will be part of a technical team, supported by specialists and will therefore work in close cooperation with Directorate engineers, project engineers and external experts. QUALIFICATIONS Applicants for this post should have a Masters degree or equivalent qualification in engineering. Solid experience in the space field, including a substantial background in spacecraft system or subsystem engineering and projects, is required. Knowledge of small spacecraft, technology demonstration projects along with industrial experience would be an asset. Candidates should have good interpersonal and communication skills. They should be able to work effectively, autonomously, effectively and cooperatively in a diverse and international team environment, defining and implementing solutions in line with team and individual objectives and project deadlines. They should also have good analytical, organisational and reporting skills, a proactive attitude to problemsolving and an interest in innovative technologies. The working languages of the Agency are English and French. A good knowledge of one of these languages is required. Knowledge of another Member State language would be an asset. Knowledge of another member state language is an asset. CLOSING DATE The closing date for applications is 15 September 2015. Applications from external candidates for this position should preferably be made online at the ESA Web Site www.esa.intcareers. Those unable to apply online should submit their CV to the Head of the Human Resources Division, ESTEC, Keplerlaan 1, 2201 AZ Noordwijk ZH The Netherlands. The Agency may require applicants to undergo selection tests. Under ESA Regulations, the age limit for recruitment is 55. Please note that applications are only considered from nationals of one of the following States Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and Canada. Priority will be first given to internal candidates and secondly to external candidates from underrepresented member states. In accordance with the European Space Agencys security procedures and as part of the selection process, successful candidates will be required to undergo basic screening before appointment.
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