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ESTEC, Noordwijk, Netherlands
Within the LEO Services Group, the Missions and Projects Team is responsible for maintaining the on-orbit and ground-based ESA infrastructure of the International Space Station (ISS).
The Operations System Engineer, will report to the LEO Missions and Projects Team Lead, assigned as integrated support from the Solar System and Exploration Missions Division, Mission Operations Department, Directorate of Operations.
You will assume a pivotal role in orchestrating and overseeing the intricacies of inventory management, logistical documentation, and database administration within the European operational framework for the International Space Station (ISS). Your responsibilities will extend to ensuring seamless ground processing support for the ESA infrastructure, both in orbit and on Earth, dedicated to the ISS.
As part of a collaborative team, you will uphold the integrity of ESA’s infrastructure for the ISS, encompassing both its orbital and terrestrial components. In addition to your logistical duties, you will lend your expertise to system engineering tasks, involving the meticulous planning, execution, and supervision of engineering endeavours pertinent to ESA’s ISS operations, encompassing infrastructure, systems, payloads, technology demonstrators, and barter items.
Your specific duties will encompass a spectrum of responsibilities:
You will have an important interface role with NASA, which will need to be performed with a high degree of diligence and professionalism.
In addition to logistical endeavours, you will engage in system engineering tasks:
Flexibility and adaptability are paramount, as you may need to adjust tasks and responsibilities to accommodate evolving engineering activities or address unforeseen emergencies. Collaboration with industry stakeholders, internal teams within HRE, other ESA directorates, and external partners will be essential.
Moreover, your involvement in periodic meetings with the parent Division will facilitate the exchange of technical knowledge and lessons learned, contributing to the continuous improvement of Agency operations.
Experience in logistics and system engineering
Knowledge of maintaining complex systems
Experience in mission, spacecraft and/or payload operations
Experience of interfacing with industry, international partners and European national agencies
Experience with human spaceflight-related mission and development safety-related implications
General background and specific experience in the technical domains covered by the position
Result Orientation
Operational Efficiency Fostering Cooperation Relationship Management Continuous Improvement Forward Thinking
A master’s degree in a relevant domain is required for this post.
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 Recruitment will normally be at the first grade in the band (A2); however, if the candidate selected has little or no experience, 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.
When short-listing for an interview, priority will first be given to internal candidates.
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.
The European Space Agency (ESA) is Europe’s gateway to space. Its mission is to shape the development of Europe’s space capability and ensure that investment in space continues to deliver benefits to the citizens of Europe and the world.
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