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Join the third medium-sized mission of the European Space Agency's Cosmic Vision programme as a PLATO Mission and Payload Manager.
Overview
Salary No salary declared 😔
Location Noordwijk, NL
Expires Expires at anytime
As the PLATO Mission and Payload Manager, you'll have the unique and exciting opportunity to be in charge of the performance, development, and overall management of the PLATO mission while contributing to the search for exoplanets around Sun-like stars.
Organisation summary
The European Space Agency (ESA) is committed to diversity and inclusivity in its workforce, offering competitive benefits and encouraging applications from candidates of all backgrounds.
Role Summary
- Manage the entire PLATO mission performance.
- Oversee the development of the science ground segment and the payload interfaces.
- Coordinate the PLATO mission consortium concerning the development of the instrument (hardware element).
Role Requirements
- Experience in mission, spacecraft, and payload operations.
- Ability to manage scientific space hardware developments with multiple interfaces.
- Knowledge of satellite in-orbit commissioning and performance verification methodologies.
- Systems engineering skills.
- A master's degree in a relevant field.
Application Process Details
- Eligibility to access information, technology and hardware subject to European or US export control and sanctions regulations.
- Potential selection tests during the recruitment process.
- External background screening before appointment in compliance with ESA's security procedures.
PLATO Mission and Payload Manager. PLATO is the third medium-sized mission of the European Space Agency’s Cosmic Vision science programme and is devoted to the search for and characterisation of exoplanets around Sun-like stars in their habitable zone.
The role - You will be in charge of the overall PLATO mission performance, the development of the science ground segment, the payload interfaces and the management and coordination of the PLATO mission consortium concerning the development of the instrument (hardware element).
Job requirements - Experience in mission, spacecraft and/or payload operations. Experience in managing scientific space hardware developments with multiple interfaces, including PI, scientific consortiums, projects and industry. Experience in satellite in-orbit commissioning and performance verification methodologies. Capability to evaluate performance at mission level. Systems engineering. A master's degree in a relevant domain is required for this post.
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.
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.
