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Join the European Space Agency (ESA) to redefine the future of space telecommunications as a Telecom Product Assurance and Safety (PA&S) Manager.
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Noordwijk, NL
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Join the esteemed European Space Agency (ESA), playing a significant role in the realm of space telecommunications at the Technology, Engineering and Quality Directorate, ESTEC, in Noordwijk, Netherlands. An organization deeply committed to diversity, ESA fosters an inclusive workplace equipped to accommodate individuals with differing needs.
Role Summary:
- Defining and maintaining the PA&S requirement baselines
- Reviewing contractors' plans and specifications
- Guiding the implementation of PA&S requirements
- Plan, coordinate and monitor PA&S support for project team
- Represent ESA in various review boards
- Ensure the implementation of software PA requirements
Role Requirements:
- A master's degree in engineering
- Significant experience as a PA&S Manager on space telecommunications projects
- Experience with ECSS, other industrial and commercial standards, and commercial off-the-shelf products
- A minimum of 10 years of experience in product assurance and safety
Application Process Details: Applicants are required to have eligibility to access information that falls under the purview of European or US export control and sanctions regulations, and possess the capability to acquire security clearance. Consideration exists for recruitment at a lower grade if the selected candidate has less than four years of relevant professional experience post obtaining their master's degree.
At the European Space Agency (ESA), we are excited to offer a position within our Technology, Engineering and Quality Directorate at ESTEC in Noordwijk, Netherlands. As an equal opportunity employer, ESA is committed to achieving diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment.
The role: As a Telecom Product Assurance and Safety (PA&S) Manager, you will be part of the Connectivity and Secure Communications Product Assurance and Safety Office, Quality Department. Your primary responsibilities will include defining or supporting the definition and maintenance of the PA&S requirement baselines, reviewing contractors' plans and specifications, and guiding the implementation of PA&S requirements. You will also be involved in planning, coordinating, and monitoring PA&S support for the project team, representing ESA in various review boards, and ensuring the implementation of software PA requirements.
Job requirements: The ideal candidate will have a master's degree in engineering and significant experience as a PA&S Manager on space telecommunications projects. Experience with ECSS, other industrial and commercial standards, and commercial off-the-shelf products is essential. A minimum of 10 years of experience in product assurance and safety is preferred.
Benefits: ESA offers a supportive environment where diversity and inclusion are valued. Accommodations are provided for individuals with disabilities, and assistance is available during the recruitment process upon request.
Additional information: Applicants must be eligible to access information subject to European or US export control and sanctions regulations and able to acquire security clearance. Recruitment may be at a lower grade if the selected candidate has less than four years of relevant professional experience following their master's degree.
