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ESTEC, Noordwijk, Netherlands
Under the direct authority of the Head of the Space Safety Programme Office, the Head of the Clean Space and ADRIOS Office is responsible for the strategic and technical management of all Clean Space activities.
You, as Head of the Clean Space and ADRIOS Office, will therefore be responsible for the management and implementation of the ADRIOS missions within the S2P programme:
These responsibilities entail the management of the three associated project teams, with senior-level expertise, and critical negotiations with industry and Member State delegations.
As Head of the Clean Space and ADRIOS Office, you will also be responsible for the strategic and technical management of all branches of the initiative (eco-design, end-of-life management, active debris removal and in-orbit servicing). You will therefore be the focal point for key Agency initiatives such as the zero debris approach.
Your tasks and responsibilities will include:
You will also be responsible for identifying, assessing, managing and reporting the health and safety risks in your area of responsibility.
Knowledge of ESA Boards and their areas of responsibility
Delivery of complex projects within the agreed cost and schedule
Complex project risk management processes
Space system development and product assurance standards
Knowledge of ESA and industrial development, verification and procurement processes
Knowledge of space projects, including instrumentation and operations
Background in space engineering with a systems orientation
Knowledge of industrial costs and schedule aspects
Result Orientation
Operational Efficiency Fostering Cooperation Relationship Management Continuous Improvement Forward Thinking
A Master's degree in aerospace engineering or an equivalent discipline is required for this post.
You should also have:
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 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.
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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