About this job

ESA is looking for a Galileo Space Segment Equipment Service Manager.

Description

You will be in charge of ensuring the delivery of atomic clocks and Radiation Monitoring Equipment to be supplied by ESA as Customer-Furnished Items for the Galileo Satellites, alongside the follow up of technology preparatory activities of relevance for the Galileo Satellites.

Responsibilities

Tasks and responsibilities include:

• CFI Procurement Tasks for G2 Project:
– Initiation and execution of the industrial procurement activities for the Galileo G2 Customer-Furnished Item equipment within time and cost and in line with the requirements (technical, Product Assurance, Programmatic and Security) of the Galileo G2 Satellites;

• Galileo Space Segment Technology Activities:
– Coordination of TEC laboratory activitces, preparation of yearly plans and budgets (manpower and investment), monitoring of the progress of the work, provision of recommendations to the Head of the Space Segment Management Office and the FOC Satellite and G2A/B Space Segment management services;
– Execution of industrial procurement activities for the Galileo Payload Test Bed;

• The development/procurement responsibilities for:
– Activities relevant to on-board equipment developed under the EGEP/H2020/Horizon Europe Programmes to meet the Galileo evolutions technical requirements;

• Leading and motivating the ESA Team assigned to the Unit (integrated, nominated and functional), identifying the specialised engineering support from the Directorate of Technical and Quality Management, setting early objectives and performing annual assessments in a timely manner;
• Preparation, management and tracking of manpower, running cost, schedules, risks and financial budgets relevant to the Unit’s activities;
• Close coordination with other Galileo Space Segment functions (PA, PMSO, security) and with the FOC Satellite and G2A/G2B Space Segment Management Services as appropriate to ensure alignment of objectives, timely resolution of issues and reflection of key lessons learned into the equipment development activities;
• Regular and ad-hoc reporting to the Head of the Galileo Space Segment Management Office.

In performing these duties, you will:
• Cooperate closely with the FOC Satellite Management Service to ensure gathering of lessons learned from current developments and in-orbit observations;
• Cooperate closely with the G2A/G2B Space Segment Management Services to ensure alignment of objectives (technical and programmatic) and timely resolution of issues;
• Cooperate closely with the other Galileo Space Segment Functions (PA, PMSO, security) to maintain efficiency in the running of the Unit.

Profile

Technical competencies

• Multi-disciplinary knowledge of area of responsibility;
• Knowledge of other technical domains with interfaces to own area of responsibility;
• Space system development and PA standards;
• Knowledge of ESA and industrial development, verification and procurement processes.

Education

A Master’s degree in engineering is required.

Additional requirements

You should have acquired a minimum of 7 years of experience in industry working on the development and production of electronic equipment for satellites.

You will also be required to:
• Leadership capabilities, and proven relationship management and communication skills;
• Strong problem-solving skills to deal with day-to-day operational challenges, along with demonstrated planning and organisational skills;
• Strongly results-focused, setting priorities and presenting practical solutions orally and in writing;
• Manage risks and challenging situations proactively and constructively, and be customer-focused.
For a complete job description and to apply, click on “apply”.

The closing date for applications is 16 November 2020.

If you require support with your application due to a disability, please email contact.human.resources@esa.int.
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Please note that applications are only considered from nationals of one of the following States: Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and Canada, Latvia and Slovenia and in addition of Member States of the European Union not members of ESA: Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Lithuania, Malta, and Slovakia.

We offer

The European Space Agency (ESA) is an equal opportunities employer that offers competitive salaries exempt from national income tax and excellent employment conditions, such as allowances for expatriates and relocation support.
For more information: http://www.esa.int/About_Us/Careers_at_ESA

About us

The European Space Agency (ESA) is Europe’s gateway to space. Its mission is to shape the development of Europe’s space capability and ensure that investment in space continues to deliver benefits to the citizens of Europe and the world. ESA is an international organisation with 22 Member States. By coordinating the financial and intellectual resources of its members, it can undertake programmes and activities far beyond the scope of any single European country.
Learn more: http://www.esa.int/