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Join the European Space Agency as a Galileo G2SB1 Satellite Platform Manager to shape the future of satellite navigation system.
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Location
Noordwijk, NL
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Organisation Summary
The European Space Agency (ESA) is a pioneering intergovernmental organisation dedicated to the exploration and study of space. By joining ESA, you'll play a critical role in their mission of understanding and preserving our home planet. As a Galileo G2SB1 Satellite Platform Manager, you will be part of the team that works on the Galileo 2nd Generation satellites, operating from the epicentre of European space exploration, ESTEC in Noordwijk, Netherlands.
Role Summary
- Oversee the platform design, development, and implementation of the G2SB1 Galileo 2nd Generation satellites
- Manage the ground test campaign, in-orbit commissioning, and in-orbit follow-up phases
- Conduct engineering activities to ensure the satellite meets Agency requirements
- Responsible for the maintenance of the platform subsystem and equipment requirements specification, design, testing, and verification
Role Requirements
- A master's degree in electrical, mechanical engineering or related field
- Minimum of 10 years of platform engineering experience
- Proven experience in managing industrial work and teams
- Knowledge of verification and review process and standards
Application Process Details
- Candidates must be eligible for European or US export control and sanctions regulations
- Candidates should be able to acquire security clearance from their national security administrations
The European Space Agency (ESA) is seeking two Galileo G2SB1 Satellite Platform Managers to join our Space Segment Management Office within the Galileo and EGNOS Programme Department, Directorate of Navigation. This position is based at ESTEC in Noordwijk, Netherlands.
The role: As a Satellite Platform Manager, you will oversee the platform design, development, implementation, and validation of the G2SB1 Galileo 2nd Generation satellites. This includes managing the ground test campaign, in-orbit commissioning, and in-orbit follow-up phases. Your main duties will involve engineering activities relevant to platform design, development, validation, qualification, and acceptance to ensure the satellite meets Agency requirements. You will also be responsible for the consolidation and maintenance of the platform subsystem and equipment requirements specification, design, development, testing, and verification.
Job requirements: Applicants must hold a master's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering and have a minimum of 10 years' experience in platform engineering. Extensive experience in managing/monitoring industrial work, managing teams, and knowledge of verification and review processes and standards are essential.
Benefits: ESA offers an inclusive work environment and values diversity within its workforce. We provide necessary support at the workplace for individuals with disabilities and ensure an adequate distribution of posts among nationals of the ESA Member States.
Additional information: Recruitment will be within the advertised grade band (A2-A4). Applicants must be eligible to access information, technology, and hardware subject to European or US export control and sanctions regulations and eligible to acquire security clearance by their national security administrations.
