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Exciting opportunity to prepare future Earth Observation missions with the European Space Agency.
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Salary
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Location
Noordwijk, NL
Expires
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Organisation summary
Join the Europe Space Agency (ESA), a key player in groundbreaking space missions, and contribute to the future of Earth Observation (EO) missions. Operating in a dynamic and diverse environment, the ESA offers professional growth and exciting challenges.
Role Summary
- Manage the preparation of EO Future Missions in Phase 0/A, including defining and managing industrial activities.
- Conduct mission/architecture studies for a variety of missions such as Earth Explorers, Missions of Opportunity, Copernicus, and meteorological missions.
- Provide technical coordination to a small engineering team.
Role Requirements
- A Master's degree or PhD in Engineering or Physics.
- At least four years of professional experience in space engineering, preferably with a systems orientation and end-to-end understanding of EO missions.
- Experience in Phases 0/A of EO missions preparation, including knowledge of optical and/or microwave remote sensing techniques.
Application Process Details
- Applications are welcome until April 17, 2026.
- The ESA is an equal opportunity employer, promoting diversity and inclusive working environment.
The European Space Agency (ESA) is seeking a skilled EO Future Mission End-to-end System and Performance Engineer to join our team at the Directorate of Earth Observation Programmes (D/EOP), located at ESTEC in Noordwijk, Netherlands. This role is crucial for the end-to-end preparation of future Earth Observation (EO) missions, involving extensive engineering, coordination, and management activities.
The role: As an EO Future Mission End-to-end System and Performance Engineer, you will report to the Head of the Mission and System Studies Section. Your responsibilities will include acting as Study Manager for the preparation of EO Future Missions in Phase 0 and/or Phase A. This involves defining, negotiating, initiating, and managing industrial activities, including pre-Phase A and mission/architecture studies for various missions such as Earth Explorers, Missions of Opportunity, Copernicus, or meteorological missions. Additionally, you will be responsible for the technical coordination of a small team of engineers.
Job requirements: The ideal candidate will have a master's degree or PhD in engineering or physics, coupled with at least four years of relevant professional experience. You should have a strong background in space engineering with a systems orientation and an end-to-end view of Earth Observation missions. Experience in the preparation (Phases 0 and A) of EO missions and knowledge of optical and/or microwave remote sensing techniques are essential.
Benefits: ESA offers a dynamic and international working environment with the opportunity to work on groundbreaking space missions. The position is initially for 4 years, with the possibility of extension to an indefinite term.
Applications details: Interested candidates should apply by the closing date of April 17, 2026. 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.
