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Embark on an exciting career in space technology with the esteemed ESA, with potential for indefinite contracts and diverse opportunities.
Overview
Salary No salary declared 😔
Location Noordwijk, NL
Expires Expires at anytime
Organisation summary
Join the esteemed European Space Agency (ESA), an organisation committed to fostering career development and promoting an inclusive, diverse workplace. At ESA, you can build strong foundational skills in aerospace through their Junior Professional Programme.
Role Summary
The role involves constellation design, deployment, replenishment and mission analysis for future navigation missions. You will leverage the Galileo Constellation Mission Analysis Unit's tools and expertise and work closely with the Future Navigation Team. The position offers tailored learning and development opportunities, including participation in technical and key skills training courses.Role Requirements
Candidates must possess a master's degree in aerospace engineering or another relevant domain. You should have between two and three years of relevant professional experience post degree. Knowledge of modern computer systems, programming languages and constellation mission analysis is essential. A deep understanding of constellation-related aspects of satellite navigation systems will further bolster your application.Application Process Details
ESA is committed to diversity and inclusivity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates irrespective of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, beliefs, age, disability or other characteristics.
We are looking for enthusiastic candidates with up to 2–3 years of relevant professional experience after their Master's degree to join ESA for a four-year assignment. During this time, you will be actively working and learning on the job and will benefit from valuable mobility and developmental opportunities that will prepare you for a successful career at ESA. Subject to performance, it is therefore the intention to offer you an indefinite contract which will start at the end of the four years.
The role entails constellation design, deployment, replenishment and mission analysis tasks for Navigation missions. Your work will focus on Future Navigation missions, including the design of future LEO constellations for positioning, navigation and timing. To achieve these objectives, you will leverage the Galileo Constellation Mission Analysis Unit’s software infrastructure and expertise. You will cooperate closely with the Future Navigation Team and liaise with other teams in D/NAV.
Job requirements include a master’s degree in aerospace engineering or another relevant domain. You should have between two and three years of professional experience, preferably in a relevant domain, after completion of your Master's degree. A background in GNSS Phase C/D projects and system engineering is considered an asset. A background in space system design, manufacturing and testing is considered a further asset. Knowledge of modern computer systems, programming languages and constellation mission analysis is required. A deep understanding of constellation-related aspects of satellite navigation systems is required.
Benefits include an extensive learning and development programme. From day one, you will learn on the job and benefit from tailored development opportunities, including participation in technical and key skills training courses. Furthermore, there is a mobility component to the Junior Professional Programme that can be either an internal rotation to another team within ESA, an external secondment outside of ESA or a combination of both.
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.
