Mission and Performance System Engineer

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Noordwijk, Netherlands

Full Time

21 days ago

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Job description

Location
ESTEC, Noordwijk, Netherlands

Description

The Directorate of Human and Robotic Exploration Programmes (D/HRE) is a programme directorate within ESA. Through a partnership between humans and robots, D/HRE is dedicated to exploring destinations in space in which humans are already living and working – or will live and work in the future – for the purpose of scientific research, economic development, international cooperation and public inspiration.

The European Service Module (ESM) is a crucial European contribution to NASA’s Artemis programme, which aims to return humans to the Moon. It provides core functions to the Orion Multi-purpose Crew Vehicle spacecraft, including propulsion, power, thermal control, and consumables such as oxygen and water for the life support system. ESA will provide several ESMs to NASA for upcoming exploration missions to the Moon.
As Mission and Performance System Engineer, you will be a member of the ESM Engineering Team within D/HRE, taking a leading role in the interface with NASA and European industry.

Duties

Your tasks and responsibilities will include:

acting as Principal Engineer for one ESM flight model by:

supporting the Chief Engineer with requirements baseline maintenance;
interfacing with NASA in respect of the technical baseline;
monitoring the implementation of ESM changes by industry;
supporting the organisation and conduct of reviews;
coordinating with the other members of the ESM System Engineering Team to ensure a coherent and smooth evolution of the ESM design across flight models;
coordinating with the technical leads in the ESM Engineering Team for the resolution of anomalies or technical issues affecting the ESM flight model;
following the system-level test campaigns of the ESM in coordination with the ESM AIV Team and technical leads;
supporting the verification process;
supporting the ESM Chief Engineer and the ESM Project Manager contributing to ESM ECBs and CCBs.

as a member of the ESM System Engineering Team:

providing support in the field of mission integration and performance system engineering, including assessment of deviations, waivers and non-conformances and supporting the verification process;
in coordination with the ESM Mission and Flight Operations System Engineer, interfacing with NASA in the domain of ESM mission integration, concerning the development of ESM operational functions, functional mission analysis, sequencing and utilisation, and performance, stressing performance identification, nominal and contingency design case development, assumptions and analyses;
supporting the NASA Orion flight operations and the subsequent post-flight analysis as part of the ESM Mission Team;
providing technical expertise in the areas of ESM/Orion integrated operations and performance.

Technical competencies

Significant relevant experience in ESA space systems development, verification and project review processes for large projects

Experience with ECSS and/or NASA Space Standards and their implementation

Experience in systems engineering principles, processes and methodologies for complex space projects

Understanding of system requirements and interfaces for large, complex projects

Behavioural competencies

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

Education

A master’s degree in a relevant domain is required for this post.

Additional requirements

You should have the ability to adapt to new working methods and environments. You must be able to build supportive working relationships, communicate effectively and contribute to fostering positive attitudes to change and thus to the success of an innovative programme.

In addition, you should have:

a strong result orientation, with the ability to set priorities and present practical solutions both orally and in writing;
strong problem-solving skills to deal with day-to-day challenges proactively and constructively;
the ability to anticipate risks and identify the need for additional expert support in a timely manner;
an understanding of and experience in tailoring space standards.

Previous international experience, i.e. outside your home country, as well as experience in diverse functional areas relevant to the activities of ESA, would be an asset.

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.

Applicants must be eligible to access technology and hardware which is subject to European and US export control regulations.

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.