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Exciting opportunity to join ESA's Junior Professional Programme and work on a project aiming to send a cargo resupply vehicle to the International Space Station by 2029
Overview
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Location Porz-Wahn, DE
Expires Expires at anytime
Organisation summary
Join the European Space Agency (ESA), a dedicated space exploration organisation committed to diversity and inclusiveness. They offer the chance to be involved in groundbreaking technological progress, including projects involving NASA.
Role Summary
- Working as part of the Leo Cargo Return Service (LCRS) Team on a project to develop a cargo resupply vehicle for the International Space Station by 2029
- Providing support and expertise to contractors and participating in regular working group meetings
- Taking part in an extensive learning and development programme, including on-the-job training and technical and key skills courses
Role Requirements
- Master’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline
- 2-3 years of professional experience after Master's degree
- Eligibility to access information, technology, and hardware subject to European or US export control and sanctions regulations
Application Process Details
- Completion of a selection test during the recruitment process
- External background screening in alignment with ESA's security procedures
We are looking for enthusiastic candidates with up to 2–3 years of relevant professional experience after their Master's degree to join ESA for a four-year assignment. During this time, you will be actively working and learning on the job and will benefit from valuable mobility and developmental opportunities that will prepare you for a successful career at ESA. Subject to performance, it is therefore the intention to offer you an indefinite contract which will start at the end of the four years.
The Leo Cargo Return Service (LCRS) Team manages two industrial contracts aimed at developing a cargo resupply vehicle that will fly to the International Space Station by 2029. The Team provides support and expertise to the contractors and monitors the progress of the companies through appropriate reviews, in many cases with the participation of NASA.
During the Junior Professional Programme, your duties will include: participating in regular working group meetings involving the LCRS contractors, as well as ESA and NASA experts, in the thermo-mechanical disciplines, including structures, mechanisms, fracture control, the MMOD protection system, the thermal control system, the thermal protection system and parachute systems.
In addition to your daily work, you will take part in an extensive learning and development programme. From day one, you will learn on the job and benefit from tailored development opportunities, including participation in technical and key skills training courses.
A master’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline is required for this post. A PhD in a relevant engineering field is considered an asset. You should have between two and three years of professional experience, preferably in a relevant domain, obtained following completion of your master’s degree.
ESA is an equal opportunity employer, committed to achieving diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. We therefore welcome applications from all qualified candidates irrespective of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, beliefs, age, disability or other characteristics. Applications from women are encouraged.
Applicants must be eligible to access information, technology, and hardware which is subject to European or US export control and sanctions regulations. During the recruitment process, the Agency may request applicants to undergo selection tests. Additionally, successful candidates will need to undergo basic screening before appointment, which will be conducted by an external background screening service, in compliance with the European Space Agency's security procedures.
