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Join the European Space Agency's mission to empower Europe's leadership in space science as a Science Operations System Engineer
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Location
Villanueva de la Cañada, ES
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Expires at anytime
The European Space Agency (ESA) is at the forefront of global space science, leading missions in diverse fields such as heliophysics, planetary science, astrophysics, and fundamental physics. ESA's mission is not only to explore the universe but also to enable Europe to take a leading role in space science, making it an incredibly exciting and innovative place to work.
- Support the design, implementation, and testing of the science ground segment system.
- Work specifically with the Science Operation Centres for ESA's science missions, starting with the EnVision mission.
- Collaborate closely with the EnVision Science Operations Development Manager within the Science Operations Development Division.
- Proficiency in software systems engineering covering the complete project lifecycle.
- Background in the development, operations, and maintenance of ground infrastructure and/or software systems, preferably related to science operations.
- Experience with space mission operations and R&D projects.
- Eligibility to access technology and hardware governed by European and US export control regulations.
- Ability to obtain security clearance from national security administrations.
- Willingness to undergo selection tests during the recruitment process and basic screening before appointment.
ESA is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and offers an inclusive work environment. Fluency in English or French is required, and knowledge of another Member State language is beneficial.
The European Space Agency maintains a world-leading Science Programme with missions in heliophysics, planetary science, astrophysics and fundamental physics. Its mission is to 'Empower Europe to lead space science'.
The role: As Science Operations System Engineer, you will support the design, implementation and testing of the science ground segment system, particularly the Science Operation Centres of our science missions. You will initially be assigned to the EnVision mission and report to the EnVision Science Operations Development Manager in the Science Operations Development Division.
Job requirements: Experience in software systems engineering (encompassing the full project lifecycle from requirements analysis and system design through to development, verification and validation), preferably for science operations. Experience in development, operations and maintenance of ground infrastructure and/or software systems, preferably for science operations. Experience in space missions’ operations. Experience in R&D projects.
Benefits: 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.
Application details: Applicants must be eligible to access technology and hardware which is subject to European and US export control regulations & 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.
Other: 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.
