System Engineer

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Noordwijk, Netherlands

Full Time

a month ago

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Job description

Location
ESTEC, Noordwijk, Netherlands

Description

System Engineer in the Proba-3 Unit, Projects Office, Systems Department, Directorate of Technology, Engineering and Quality.

The Proba-3 Unit is responsible for the project management and system engineering for the Proba-3 project.

The Proba-3 project has entered phase D, with AIV/AIT of the space and ground segments, to be followed by the launch campaign and in-orbit commissioning.

The Unit also provides technical support to programme directorates as required in the area of small satellites and in-orbit demonstration missions.

Duties

Reporting to the Head of Unit, in the technical fields described above, your main tasks and responsibilities will include:

managing activities and participating in the System team for the Proba-3 project, including coordination of expert support from the engineering departments in your area of responsibility;
providing technical support and consultancy to ESA projects, programmes and general studies in system engineering for in-orbit demonstration and small satellites throughout all project phases;
participating in feasibility studies, project reviews and evaluations of procurement proposals;
initiating and managing R&D activities covering long- and short-term needs in respect of small satellites for in-orbit demonstration;
monitoring applicable scientific and technological trends and maintaining state-of-the-art expertise;
contributing to the dissemination of the results of the activities performed and the transfer of knowledge across the Agency.

Your first assignment upon take-up of duty will relate to Proba-3.

Your duties may also include providing support to other activities in your area of competence.

Technical competencies

General background and specific experience in the technical domains covered by the position

Spacecraft systems knowledge

Experience in satellite AIV/AIT activities

Experience in the development and verification of space hardware

Behavioural competencies

Result Orientation
Operational Efficiency
Fostering Cooperation
Relationship Management
Continuous Improvement
Forward Thinking

Education

A master’s degree in aerospace engineering or a major scientific discipline is required for this post.

Additional requirements

Diversity, Equity and Inclusiveness
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.

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 via email at contact.human.resources@esa.int.

Important Information and Disclaimer
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 master’s degree, the position may be filled at A1 level.

During the recruitment process, the Agency may request applicants to undergo selection tests. Additionally, successful candidates will need to undergo basic screening before appointment, which will be conducted by an external background screening service, in compliance with the European Space Agency's security procedures.

Note that ESA is in the process of transitioning to a Matrix setup, which could lead to organisational changes affecting this position.

The information published on ESA’s careers website regarding working conditions is correct at the time of publication. It is not intended to be exhaustive and may not address all questions you would have.

Nationality and Languages
Please note that applications can only be 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*.

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.

*Member States, Associate Members or Cooperating States.