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Become an instrumental part of future Earth Observation missions at the Directorate of Earth Observation Programmes
Overview
Salary
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Location
Noordwijk, NL
Expires
Expires at anytime
Organisation summary
The Directorate of Earth Observation Programmes (D/EOP), an equal opportunity employer, is at the forefront of Earth Observation Mission development and management. They value diversity and inclusivity, encouraging applications from all individuals regardless of personal characteristics. At D/EOP, you'll have the opportunity to join a dynamic, multi-cultural team committed to innovating and spearheading EO future missions.
Role Summary
• Work within a dedicated team for the end-to-end preparation of EO future missions,
• Collaborate and interact closely with Earth observation users and various D/EOP divisions,
• As a Study Manager, you'll be responsible for defining, initiating and managing a range of engineering activities including pre-Phase A and mission/architecture studies.
Role Requirements
• A master’s degree or PhD in engineering or physics,
• Minimum six years of experience in space mission preparation/development,
• Specific experience in preparation (Phases 0 and A) of EO missions,
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work within small teams or autonomously.
• Proficiency in English or French; knowledge of another Member State language is an asset.
• Open only to nationals of certain listed countries, including EU Member States and Canada.
We are looking for an Earth Observation Future Missions End-to-End System Engineer to join our team at the Directorate of Earth Observation Programmes (D/EOP). You will be reporting to the Head of the Mission and System Studies Section in the Future Missions and Instruments Division.
The role involves the end-to-end preparation of EO future missions through appropriate engineering activities. You will be working in close cooperation with staff within this and other D/EOP divisions, notably the Earth and Mission Science Division, and interacting with Earth observation users (e.g. Science Mission Advisory Groups).
As a Study Manager, you will be defining, negotiating, initiating and managing industrial activities including pre-Phase A and mission/architecture studies for EO future missions. You will also be defining, initiating, managing or supporting industrial architecture studies for EO future missions.
Job requirements include a master’s degree or PhD in engineering or physics and at least six years of relevant experience in space mission preparation and/or development. Experience in the preparation (Phases 0 and A) of EO missions is required. You should have good interpersonal skills and be able to work, coordinate and interact within small teams as well as autonomously.
We are 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.
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, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and Canada, Latvia, Lithuania and Slovakia. 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.
