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Join the European Space Agency as a Lead Space Segment Engineer and shape the future of Earth Observation Programmes
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Salary
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Location
Noordwijk, NL
Expires
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Organisation Summary
The European Space Agency (ESA) is a prestigious organisation involved in Earth Observation Programmes. This is an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of space segment engineering at their ESTEC facility based in Noordwijk, Netherlands.
Role Summary
- Manage space segment engineering and industrial oversight comprehensively
- Ensure specifications, design, development, verification, launch preparation, and in-orbit validation of spacecraft and associated equipment are coherent
- Ensure compliance with technical, programmatic, cost, and schedule requirements
Role Requirements
- A Master's degree in a relevant engineering discipline
- Proven multidisciplinary technical knowledge and experience in space segment engineering
- Experience in spacecraft design, development, integration, and verification
- Experience in managing and monitoring industrial activities in ESA project environments
- Knowledge of ESA development, verification, and procurement processes
Application Process Details
- The grades for recruitment range from A2-A4. However, based on years of relevant experience after Master's degree completion, the position may be filled at A1 level
- Applicants must be eligible to access information, technology, and hardware subject to European or US export control and sanctions regulations
The European Space Agency (ESA) is seeking a Lead Space Segment Engineer to join our Earth Observation Projects Department within the Directorate of Earth Observation Programmes. This position is based at ESTEC in Noordwijk, Netherlands.
The role: As a Lead Space Segment Engineer, you will be responsible for the comprehensive management of space segment engineering and industrial oversight. This includes ensuring coherent specification, design, development, verification, launch preparation, and in-orbit validation of spacecraft and associated equipment. Your role will ensure compliance with technical, programmatic, cost, and schedule requirements.
Job requirements: The ideal candidate will have a master's degree in a relevant engineering discipline and proven experience in multidisciplinary technical knowledge and experience in space segment engineering. You should have experience in spacecraft design, development, integration, and verification, as well as managing and monitoring industrial activities in ESA project environments. Knowledge of ESA development, verification, and procurement processes is essential.
Benefits: ESA offers an inclusive work environment and values diversity. 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). However, if the selected candidate has less than four years of relevant professional experience following the completion of the master's degree, the position may be filled at A1 level. Applicants must be eligible to access information, technology, and hardware subject to European or US export control and sanctions regulations.
