Officer for End-to-end Fluidics

We are looking for an Officer for End-to-End Launch System Fluidics, Vega and Space Rider Launch System and Engineering, Flight Programmes, Directorate of Space Transportation. This is a non-renewable post for a limited duration of 4 years.

The Role: Under the authority of the Vega and Space Rider Launch System and Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for the definition and execution of the workplan for the achievement of the end-to-end qualification of Vega-E fluidic functions. You will bring in Vega IPT a critical competence only used for Launch Systems. You will have to manage the complexity of integrated working with Industry.

Job Requirements: You will be responsible for setting up and implementing with industry a workplan for the verification and validation of the launch system fluidic functions for Vega-E and HTE. Your duties and responsibilites will include: Requirement Verification Plan; Launch System fluidic functions identification, definition and verification/validation; identification and specification of test requirements; verification Control Documents demonstrating that the suite of verification and validation activities at all levels of the Launch System Product Tree satisfy the qualification requirements and secure a smooth exploitation phase from the very early phases; supervising the specification and development of the ground control software necessary to implement the Launch System functions; possibly defining and starting ESA internal development of end-to-end analysis tools used to generate predictions of tests results, timing of operations, identification of critical courses and therefore functional design validation beyond tests; defining technical support activities to be implemented by the Directorate of Technology, Engineering and Quality (TEC) and agreeing the relevant workforce allocation; ensuring that all technical risks, notably the ones that may induce damaged to people and installations, are identified and sufficiently mitigated or propose risk mitigation actions.

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. 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.

Application Details: 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.