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Join ESA – a global leader in space exploration and contribute to shaping Europe's space transportation strategy
Overview
Salary
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Location
Paris, FR
Expires
Expires at anytime
Organisation summary
The European Space Agency (ESA), headquartered in Paris, has the mission to shape and implement Europe's space capability. ESA is renowned worldwide for its contribution to space exploration. Becoming part of ESA means working in an international environment, surrounded by experts passionate about space.
Role summary
- Conduct launch service market demand assessments.
- Monitor and collect information on worldwide space transportation demand.
- Maintain and enhance the ESA launch service market demand database.
- Perform yearly overall market demand assessments.
- Support in strategic planning and decision-making processes.
Role requirements
- Master's degree in Engineering or Business Discipline.
- Minimum 10 years of relevant professional experience.
- Understanding of global space transportation demand.
- Expertise in managing market demand databases.
- Strong data analysis and modelling capabilities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and related data processing tools.
Application Process Details
- Candidates should be nationals of ESA Member States.
- Good knowledge of English or French is required.
- Knowledge of another Member State language is preferable.
- Applications are accepted through ESA's career website till May 14, 2026.
The European Space Agency (ESA) is seeking a Launch Service Market Demand Expert to join the Directorate of Space Transportation (STS) at ESA Headquarters in Paris, France. This role is crucial for shaping Europe's space transportation strategy by providing high-quality, data-driven market intelligence.
The role: As a Launch Service Market Demand Expert, you will report to the Head of Collective Launch Service support function within Strategy and Institutional Launches. Your primary responsibilities will include conducting comprehensive launch service market demand assessments, monitoring and collecting information on worldwide space transportation demand, and maintaining and improving the ESA launch service market demand database. You will also perform yearly overall market demand assessments and provide support in strategic planning and decision-making processes.
Job requirements: The ideal candidate will have a master's degree in engineering or a business discipline, along with at least 10 years of relevant professional experience. You should possess an in-depth understanding of global space transportation demand, expertise in managing market demand databases, and strong data analysis and modelling capabilities. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and related data processing tools is essential.
Benefits: ESA offers a dynamic and international working environment with opportunities for professional growth and development. The position is initially for 4 years, extendable to indefinite, and recruitment will be within the advertised grade band (A2-A4). ESA is an equal opportunity employer, committed to achieving diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment.
Applications: Interested candidates must be nationals of ESA Member States and should have a good knowledge of English or French. Knowledge of another Member State language would be an asset. Applications are accepted through ESA's career website until the closing date on May 14, 2026.
