Head of the Galileo Ground Segment Product Assurance Unit

We are the European Space Agency, an equal opportunity employer committed to achieving diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates irrespective of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, beliefs, age, disability or other characteristics. Applications from women are encouraged.

The Role: As Head of the Galileo Ground Segment Product Assurance Unit, you will be responsible for managing a team of PA&S engineers assigned to the Galileo project. Your duties will include managing the workforce of the Unit, developing the expertise and technical competence of its members, managing the integrated and functional support staff assigned to the Unit from the Product Assurance and Safety Department, and coordinating the work of the Unit’s members and monitoring their performance. You will also be responsible for establishing and maintaining the particular project PA&S requirements baseline for the Galileo Ground Segments in compliance with the ESA general Product Assurance and Safety policy.

Job Requirements: A master’s degree in engineering or technical sciences is required. A background in space systems is required; experience in the security domain is desirable. Several years of experience in the management of PA for a large project is required, together with a good knowledge of RAMS engineering techniques, preferably in the domain of aerospace development. Previous management experience is an asset; otherwise, demonstrated potential for the management of a team is required. You should have good leadership, interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work autonomously, effectively and cooperatively in a diverse and international team environment and to define and implement solutions in line with project, team and individual objectives. In addition, you should have good analytical, organisational and reporting skills, a proactive attitude to solving problems and an interest in innovative technologies. Security clearance from the relevant national security administration is required.

Benefits: We offer a diverse and international team environment. 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.

Application Details: Please note that applications are only 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. Successful candidates will be required to undergo basic screening before appointment conducted by an external background screening service.