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Join the exciting mission of European space exploration with ESA.
Overview
Salary
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Location
Paris, FR
Expires
Expires at anytime
Organisation summary
Dedicated to ensuring Europe's independent access to space, the Directorate of Space Transportation develops and manages Ariane and Vega launch systems, maintains the European Spaceport, creates new space transport systems, including reusable demonstrators.
Role Summary
- Participation in crucial preparatory activities regarding future European transportation capabilities.
- Providing support to project management of industrial activities.
- Participation in industrial systems studies.
- Assessment of compliance with high-level requirements and monitoring of technologies for potential maturity.
- Support for relevant technological road mapping.
Role Requirements
- Completion of a master’s degree in aerospace engineering or a similar technical discipline.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment.
- Proficiency with modern IT tools.
- Analytical and problem-solving aptitude.
Application Process Details
- Applications are welcome from ESA Member States or Associate/Cooperating States nationals.
- English or French language proficiency is mandatory, while knowledge of another Member State language is a plus.
- During recruitment, selection tests might be conducted, and basic screening is requisite before appointment.
Our team and mission at the Directorate of Space Transportation is dedicated to ensuring European independent access to space. Our main activities include the development and exploitation of Ariane and Vega launch systems, maintenance and upgrading of the European Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana, and the development of new launch and space transportation systems, including reusable demonstrators.
The role: As an ESA Graduate Trainee, you will be involved in selected critical preparatory activities with the industry to enable informed decisions by Member States on developing future European transportation capabilities. You will support project management of industrial activities, participate in industrial system studies, assess compliance with high-level requirements, support project reviews, monitor technologies with low readiness levels proposed for maturation, and elaborate technical synthesis on critical and enabling technologies. Additionally, you will support road mapping for relevant technologies.
Job requirements: Candidates should have recently completed or be in the final year of a master’s degree in aerospace engineering or a related technical discipline. You should possess good interpersonal and communication skills, be able to work in a multicultural environment, and have familiarity with modern IT tools. An analytical and problem-solving attitude is essential.
Benefits: ESA is an equal opportunity employer, committed to achieving diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates irrespective of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religious beliefs, age, disability, or other characteristics. We seek to accommodate individuals with disabilities and provide necessary support at the workplace.
Applications details: Applicants must be nationals of ESA Member States or Associate/Cooperating States. Knowledge of English or French is required, and knowledge of another Member State language would be an asset. During the recruitment process, applicants may undergo selection tests and will need to undergo basic screening before appointment.
