Galileo G2A Satellite System and AIV Manager

Galileo G2A Satellite System and AIV Manager at ESA

About the Role

Galileo G2A Satellite System and AIV Manager in the Galileo G2A Space Segment Management Service, Galileo Space Segment Management Office, Galileo and EGNOS Programme Department, Directorate of Navigation.

You will be responsible for the supervision of the satellite design, development, implementation and validation of one of the two sets of the Galileo Transition satellites, including its ground test campaign, in-orbit commissioning and in-orbit follow-up phases.

Duties

You will report to the Head of the Galileo G2A Space Segment Management Service, and your tasks and responsibilities will include:

• Engineering activities relevant to satellite design, development, validation, qualification and acceptance to ensure that Agency requirements are fulfilled;
• Consolidating and maintaining satellite requirements, design, development, testing and verification;
• Monitoring industrial work associated with satellite and ground support equipment procurement, ensuring full compliance with technical and programmatic requirements;
• Leading the definition and execution of the satellite verification programme, including implementation/monitoring of AIT/AIV activities;
• Ensuring consistency of satellite platform and payload design and verification;
• Ensuring all relevant necessary G2A industrial activities are performed and that the satellite design meets G2 system, validation and operations requirements;
• Monitoring and maintaining system satellite budgets, helping ensure the satellite design meets interface requirements;
• Ensuring timely delivery of DI to allow preparation of in-orbit operations, as set out by the industrial activities included in the statement of work, ensuring smooth coordination between the Satellite System Engineering Team and all other teams involved, both ESA and external;
• Assuming technical responsibility for satellite system anomaly-handling, NRBs, the NCR process, RFD/W, etc. in close cooperation with all other relevant disciplines;
• Participating in Agency project reviews and lower-level reviews in your field of competence;
• Coordinating the Satellite System Engineering Team’s work and resource allocation to ensure the timely performance of relevant activities in coordination with the Galileo G2A Satellite Platform Manager and the Galileo G2A Satellite Payload Manager;
• Leading the G2A satellite Verification Control Board and supporting the Space Segment Control Board processes in your areas of responsibility;
• Identifying, leading and efficiently coordinating specialised engineering support provided by the Directorate of Technology, Engineering and Quality, and the Directorate of Operations;
• Reporting, on both a regular and ad hoc basis, to the Head of the G2A Space Segment Management Service on all aspects of satellite development, conducting proactive monitoring of relevant schedules, identifying risk and problem areas, and proposing mitigation actions.

In performing these duties, you will:

• Cooperate closely with the Galileo Launcher Interface Manager for all satellite-launcher interface activities;
• Cooperate closely with the Head of the Galileo Space Segment Equipment Management Unit for all CFI-related aspects;
• Liaise with the Galileo G2A Satellite Platform and Galileo G2A Satellite Payload Managers during the performance of all satellite activities;
• Coordinate closely with other G2A functions (PA, PMSO, Security or Contracts) and with other Galileo areas (system, operations or other segments) as appropriate to maximise efficiency in carrying out the project.

Technical competencies

• Extensive experience in Satellite System Engineering, AIV and satellite operations
• Extensive experience in managing/monitoring industrial work
• Extensive knowledge of ESA Space system development and PA standards

Behavioural competencies

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

Education

A master's degree or equivalent in electrical or mechanical engineering is required.

Additional requirements

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in platform engineering is mandatory;
• A proven ability to lead and cooperate with industry is desired;
• The potential to manage individuals or a team of experts in a project setting;
• The ability to organise their activities and ensure a motivating work environment;
• Strong leadership capabilities, with proven relationship management and communication skills;
• The ability to drive your team’s performance, developing your people by encouraging learning, delegating responsibility and giving regular and constructive feedback;
• Strong problem-solving skills to deal with day-to-day operational challenges, together with demonstrated planning and organisational skills;
• Strong result orientation with the ability to set priorities and present practical solutions both orally and in writing;
• The ability to manage challenging situations proactively and constructively and to be customer focused;
• People management experience would be an asset, as would international experience, i.e. outside your home country, as well as experience in diverse functional areas relevant to ESA activities.

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 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, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, 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.