ESA

Vega and Space Rider Launch System and Engineering Manager

Frascati, Italy

Full Time

31 minutes ago

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Job description

Location
ESRIN, Frascati, Italy

Description

Vega and Space Rider Launch System and Engineering Manager, Flight Programmes, Directorate of Space Transportation.

Duties

Under the direct authority of the Head of Flight Programmes, you will be responsible for the technical coherence of the various Vega programmes and Space Rider. You will also be responsible for the execution of industrial activities for the launch system and ground segment in coordination with the relevant programme manager(s), and for the management of the Vega and Space Rider Integrated Programme Team engineering competences.

You responsibilities will include:

managing the implementation of the Vega and Space Rider launch system activities and its coherence during development and exploitation;
managing the preparation of the Vega operational flights in accordance with the role assigned to ESA;
managing the technical activities for the adaptation of the Vega launch system to institutional payload, including the development of new adapters and dispensers, for example SSMS and VESPA and their evolutions; managing the engineering activities implemented in the framework of the Vega and Space Rider Integrated Programme Team;
coordination with Collective Launch Service Procurement for all activities relating to the VEGA Future Mission Team;
carrying out negotiations and administration of the industrial contracts relating to procurement under your responsibility;
coordinating with CNES CSG as relevant for the implementation of CSG-related activities;
defining and managing the resources needed to implement the activities under your responsibility.

In the execution of your responsibilities, you will be supported by a team of lead engineers or engineers in addition to technical support resources from the Directorate of Technology, Engineering and Quality (D/TEC), which may be part of the core team or the matrix. Technical support may also be provided by national organisations.

You will also be responsible for identifying, assessing, managing and reporting the health and safety risks in your area of responsibility.

Technical competencies

Systems and strategic thinking

Development of launch systems at system level and at launcher and launch complex level

Proven experience in the exploitation accompaniment of operational launch systems

Proven experience in the management of engineering and project teams

Proven experience in project management, planning, safety, cost and risk assessment

Behavioural competencies

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

Education

A master's degree in engineering is required for this post.

Additional requirements

Proven experience in:

contract negotiation;
the management of industrial activities;
the elaboration of programme proposals, including support for declarations and implementing rules, to facilitate the initiation of new programmes;
proven experience of leading, motivating and developing a team of experts in a project environment;
the ability to provide strategic direction to the individuals and teams within the Project and to relate team objectives to the overall, evolving organisational goals and context;
the ability to drive performance and foster cooperation within and across teams throughout the organisation;
demonstrated excellent leadership, relationship management and communication skills, both oral and written;
a proven track record of representing the Agency’s interests to external interfaces;
excellent cognitive, analytical, delegation, planning and organisational skills;
the ability to anticipate problems, resolve complex issues and relate situations to their context;
the ability to make solution-oriented, pragmatic and timely decisions of a high standard and with integrity, and to support others, such as team members, upper management and other stakeholders, in this process.

People management experience is required. International experience is an asset, including outside your home country, as well as experience in diverse functional areas relevant to ESA activities.

Mobility is inherent to management functions and this position may be subject to rotation. Therefore, mobility opportunities may be offered to you as part of your career evolution at ESA, beginning after approximately five years in this role.

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
Applicants must be eligible to access information, technology, and hardware which is subject to European or US export control and sanctions regulations & eligible to acquire the security clearance by their national security administrations.

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 are only considered from nationals of one of the following States: Austria, Belgium, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and Canada, Latvia, Lithuania and Slovakia.

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.