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Join the European Space Agency and make a profound impact on space exploration as a Space Rider Payload Aggregate Officer
Overview
Salary
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Location
Frascati, Italy
Expires
Expires at anytime
Organisation summary
At the European Space Agency (ESA), you will join a team dedicated to advancing knowledge, fostering innovation and developing technologies in the field of space exploration. Based in Italy, the ESA provides an international environment full of career development opportunities, promoting a healthy balance between work and life.
Role Summary
- Partake in critical decisions by managing payload aggregate for the Space Rider program.
- Oversee technical preparation, payload accommodation, and flight operations studies conducted by our industrial prime contractor.
- Manage and prepare payload aggregate documentation throughout various project phases, and participate in managing mission technical documentation.
Role Requirements
- You should possess a master's degree in engineering or a related discipline with at least 10 years of professional experience.
- Competence in systems engineering, knowledge of space systems development, and PA standards are essential.
- Working experience in payload technical and feasibility evaluation for flight preparation and operations.
- You will need strong organizational skills, the ability to work under pressure, and exemplary teamwork capabilities.
The European Space Agency (ESA) is seeking a Space Rider Payload Aggregate Officer to join the Space Rider Programme within the Flight Programmes Department, Directorate of Space Transportation. This position is based at ESRIN in Frascati, Italy.
The role: As a Space Rider Payload Aggregate Officer, you will play a crucial role in managing the payload aggregate of Space Rider. Your responsibilities will include overseeing the technical preparation of the payload aggregate, payload accommodation, and flight operations studies conducted by the industrial prime contractor. You will manage and prepare payload aggregate documentation throughout the design, development, and qualification phases. Additionally, you will be involved in managing mission technical documentation for flight preparation, operations, and post-flight phases.
Job requirements: The ideal candidate will have a master's degree in engineering or a related discipline, along with at least 10 years of relevant professional experience. Strong systems-engineering competence, knowledge of space systems development, and PA standards are essential. Experience in payload technical and feasibility evaluation for flight preparation and operations is required. A structured and organised approach to work, the ability to work under pressure, and effective teamwork skills are also crucial.
Benefits: ESA offers a dynamic and international working environment, opportunities for career development and training, and a commitment to work-life balance. The position is initially for 4 years, with the possibility of extension to an indefinite term.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusiveness: 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 regardless of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religious beliefs, age, disability, or other characteristics.
