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Exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in supporting Europe's emerging commercial space transportation sector at ESA.
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Salary
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Location
Paris, FR
Expires
Expires at anytime
Organisation summary:
The European Space Agency (ESA) based in Paris, France, plays a significant role in advancing Europe's space exploration ambitions. By joining ESA's team, you'll work in a culturally diverse environment and contribute to projects that are shaping the future of space transportation.
Role Summary:
- Offers a chance to accelerate the development of new space transportation systems.
- Ensure diversified access to space for European institutional and commercial customers.
- Manage development support and capacity demonstration activities under the Boost! and/or ELC programmes.
- Performance assessment, milestone validation, and coordination with ESA internal stakeholders and Member States.
Role Requirements:
- Master's degree or equivalent in engineering.
- Experience managing industrial contracts and industrial activities.
- Knowledge in the technical domains of space transportation systems.
- Understanding of ESA's procurement processes is desirable.
- Experience in commercialisation programmes and cooperation with the European Union is advantageous.
Application Process Details:
- Applications open to nationals of ESA Member States.
- Good knowledge of English or French.
- Knowledge of another Member State language would be an asset.
- Selection process includes tests and basic screening before appointment.
The European Space Agency (ESA) is seeking a dynamic individual to join our team as the ELC Capacity Demonstration Manager / Boost! Commercial Services Manager. This role is situated within the Boost!/European Launcher Challenge Programme, under the Directorate of Space Transportation at ESA Headquarters in Paris, France.
The role: As a manager in this position, you will play a pivotal role in supporting Europe's emerging commercial space transportation sector. Your responsibilities will include accelerating the development of new space transportation systems and ensuring robust, competitive, and diversified access to space for European institutional and commercial customers. You will manage development support and capacity demonstration activities undertaken by selected companies under the Boost! and/or ELC programmes. This includes technical and programmatic monitoring, performance assessment, milestone validation, and coordination with ESA internal stakeholders and Member States.
Job requirements: The ideal candidate will have a master's degree or equivalent qualification in an engineering discipline. Experience in the management of industrial contracts and monitoring of industrial activities is essential. Knowledge and experience in the technical domains involved in the development of space transportation systems are required. An understanding of ESA's procurement processes would be desirable. Experience in industry-driven commercialisation programmes and in cooperation with the European Union would be an advantage.
Benefits: ESA offers a stimulating work environment and the opportunity to work in a culturally diverse setting. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce and offer equal opportunities to all applicants.
Applications details: Please note that applications are only considered from nationals of ESA Member States. The working languages of the Agency are English and French, and a good knowledge of one of these is required. Knowledge of another Member State language would be an asset. The recruitment process may include selection tests and will require successful candidates to undergo basic screening before appointment.
