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Join the exciting EnVision Mission as the Lead Payload Engineer and influence our understanding of Venus.
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Noordwijk, NL
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Join EnVision, a significant European Space Agency (ESA) mission scheduled to launch in the 2030s. The mission aims to provide in-depth knowledge of Venus, from its core to upper atmosphere, and excitingly, you can be at the helm of this discovery as the Lead Payload Engineer.
Role Summary:
- Direct the SAR instrument development activities
- Support the Payload Manager in SAR instrument procurement
- Monitor and control payload definition, production, and testing
- Manage instrument risks and ensure compatibility with the mission design and scientific goals
Role Requirements:
- A masters degree in spacecraft systems engineering, AIT, electrical engineering, or materials and processes
- Experience with space instruments across all project phases
- Strong system engineering skills and experience in procuring flight hardware for space instruments
- Additional experience in material qualifications and SAR hardware procurement is beneficial
Application Process Details:
- Applicants must be nationals from ESA Member States
- Proficiency in English or French is required, any additional Member State language is an asset
- Candidates will go through a basic screening and must comply with European or US export control and sanctions regulations
EnVision, a mission selected by ESA's Science Programme Committee, is set to launch in the early 2030s from Europe's Spaceport in Kourou on an Ariane 64 launcher. This mission aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of Venus from its inner core to its upper atmosphere by studying the planet's history, activity, and climate. The science payload includes a dual polarisation S-band synthetic aperture radar (SAR), three optical spectrometers, and a subsurface radar sounder, complemented by a radio science investigation.
The role: As the Lead Payload Engineer, you will be responsible for the SAR instrument development activities, reporting directly to the EnVision Payload Manager in the Projects Department within the Directorate of Science. Your duties will include supporting the Payload Manager in the procurement of the SAR instrument, monitoring and controlling the payload definition, manufacturing, and tests, and managing the instrument risks. You will also be involved in analyzing the instrument's requirements and resources to ensure compatibility with the scientific objectives and overall mission design.
Job requirements: The ideal candidate should have a master's degree in spacecraft systems engineering, AIT, electrical engineering, or materials and processes. Relevant experience with space instruments in all project phases, strong system engineering capabilities, and experience in procurement of flight hardware for space instruments are essential. Additional experience in materials qualifications for specific environments and SAR hardware procurement is an asset.
Benefits: ESA offers an inclusive working environment with a commitment to diversity and accommodation for individuals with disabilities. The recruitment process includes potential organizational changes due to ESA's transition to a Matrix setup.
Additional Information: Applicants must be nationals from ESA Member States and should have a good knowledge of English or French. Knowledge of another Member State language is an asset. Successful candidates will undergo basic screening and must comply with European or US export control and sanctions regulations.
