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Exciting opportunity to join the European Space Agency (ESA) in a unique role of Industrial Policy Engineer, shaping the future of the European space industry and global markets.
Overview
Salary
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Location
Noordwijk, NL; Paris, FR
Expires
Expires at anytime
Organisation Summary
The European Space Agency (ESA) is a leading international space organisation based in Paris, France responsible for shaping Europe's space capability. The ESA offers a vibrant working environment, opportunities for personal and professional growth, and champions work-life balance.
Role Summary
- Engage in dialogue with ESA Member States industry to enhance ESA's understanding of the European space industry and global markets.
- Deliver industrial policy products and services to different stakeholders within the ESA.
- Collaborate with various ESA offices and directorates to streamline organisational operations.
- The role is based in ESA headquarters but also includes responsibilities in Noordwijk, NL.
Role Requirements
- Must possess a master's degree in a relevant field.
- A general understanding of the ESA institutional framework and programs and their technical and programmatic requirements.
- Knowledge of ESA policies, including geo-return principles and industrial policy tools.
- Experience in technical domains of the position and knowledge of the European space industry ecosystem.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
- Familiarity with PowerBI, PowerApps, and related applications is a plus.
Benefits
- A dynamic and international work environment.
- Opportunities for personal and professional development.
- Commitment to work-life balance.
- The appointment is for a fixed term of 2 years initially.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusiveness
- ESA is committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workforce. All qualified candidates across all genders, sexual orientations, ethnicities, religious beliefs, ages, and disabilities are welcome to apply.
The European Space Agency (ESA) is seeking a qualified Industrial Policy Engineer to join our Industrial Policy Section within the Industrial Policy and Space Economy Division of the Industrial Policy and Auditing Department. This role is based at ESA Headquarters in Paris, France, with responsibilities also covering our site in Noordwijk, NL.
The role: As an Industrial Policy Engineer, you will engage in fostering dialogue with industry in ESA Member States to systematically enhance ESA's understanding of the European industry and global markets. You will be tasked with delivering industrial policy products and services to Member States' delegations and industry, as well as to ESA programme directorates and high-level management. Your work will involve close cooperation with the Space Economy Team in the Division, the Industrial Return and Analytics Office, the SME Office, and the Capability and Country Support Division. Additionally, you will collaborate with programme directorates, including the Directorate of Technology, Engineering and Quality.
Job requirements: The position requires a master's degree in a relevant field. You should have a general understanding of the ESA institutional framework and programmes, including their technical and programmatic requirements. Knowledge of ESA policies, including geo-return principles and related industrial policy tools and measures, is essential. Experience in the technical domains covered by the position and knowledge of Europe's space industry ecosystem are also required. Applicants should have excellent communication and organisational skills, and familiarity with PowerBI, PowerApps, and other related applications would be an asset.
Benefits: ESA offers a dynamic and international working environment, opportunities for personal and professional development, and a commitment to work-life balance. This is a fixed-term appointment with an initial duration of 2 years.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusiveness: ESA is an equal opportunity employer, committed to achieving diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. Applications are welcomed from all qualified candidates irrespective of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religious beliefs, age, disability, or other characteristics.
