Space Traffic Competitiveness Coordinator

The Space Debris Office acts as ESA’s focal point for space debris matters and for services related to space traffic, with a key goal being to support ESA missions in all phases - from design to operation and disposal. Within ESA’s Space Safety Programme (S2P), the Office manages the Competitiveness Segment, which aims to develop the space safety market and exploit commercialisation opportunities. This objective is to be achieved by shortening the innovation path from technology to product and service, and by acting as an evaluating user and early adopter of industry’s products and services, thereby actively reducing business risks.

The role: Reporting to the Head of Office, you will oversee and coordinate the Office’s service portfolio offered to projects and missions. You will also develop and procure services from industrial partners. Accordingly, you will lead the transition towards an increased use of external infrastructure in the Office. You will coordinate the evaluation, procurement and implementation of activities under the Competitiveness Segment of S2P. You will work closely with the S2P Core Team and other technical experts from the Directorate of Technology, Engineering and Quality, the Directorate of Operations, and the Directorate of Commercialisation, Industry & Competitiveness.

Job requirements: A master's degree in aerospace engineering, systems engineering, physics or science is required for this post. The following would be an asset: more than 10 years of relevant experience; demonstrated experience in operational environments; demonstrated knowledge of fundamentals and trends in mission analysis, spacecraft design, ground segments, and mission operations; demonstrated knowledge of modern project and risk management methods; thorough knowledge of the European industrial landscape and ability to define technology development roadmaps by identifying future trends in technology needs; knowledge of ESA’s programmatic environment, the technology programmes, TRL management, and the organisation of R&D activities; knowledge of cost and schedule aspects related to your area of responsibility; knowledge of the ESA procurement processes, including calls for proposals; experience in entrepreneurship, business development, and public-private partnerships; active monitoring of market dynamics, with demonstrated experience in stakeholder management.

Benefits: 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. At the Agency we value diversity, and we welcome people with disabilities. Whenever possible, we seek to accommodate individuals with disabilities by providing the necessary support at the workplace. The Human Resources Department can also provide assistance during the recruitment process.

Applications details: 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.