About this job

ESA is looking for a Novacom II / Space Inspire Platform Engineer.

ESA is an equal opportunity employer, committed to achieving diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. For this purpose, we welcome applications from all qualified candidates irrespective of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, beliefs, age, disability or other characteristics. Applications from women are encouraged.

Description
You will report to the Novacom II / Space Inspire Project Manager and will be the focal point and local day- to-day interface with the prime contractor regarding the Novacom II / Space Inspire Partnership Project.
You will support the development of a long-term partnership with the industry partner by fostering reliable technical collaboration and contributing to new innovation developments and digitalisation procurement.
Space Inspire is a new product line for geostationary satellites that will provide customers with unprecedented flexibility for video broadcasting and broadband connectivity services by reconfiguring their missions and services instantly in orbit.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring smooth operations between the ESA and TAS Novacom II Project Teams;
• Participating in the prime contractor’s weekly Novacom II project progress and technical meetings;
• Participating in the briefing of supplier selection status and TAS procurement decisions related to Novacom II;
• Contributing to the development and validation of innovative subsystems/equipment for integration in the Space Inspire new generic product line up to product line on-ground qualification;
• Participating in the overall design activities related to Novacom II/Space Inspire;
• Contributing to the maintenance of the project risk register;
• Monitoring the progress and achievements of the project milestone;
• Providing continuous feedback and reporting to the Novacom II ESA team;
• Providing inputs for regular technical, programmatic and financial reporting to ESA management and participating States;
• Contributing to new satellite equipment and systems development and digitalisation procurement in conjunction with industry.

Profile

 
Technical competencies
Multi-disciplinary knowledge of area of responsibility
Knowledge of industrial costs and schedule aspects
Knowledge of space platform and payload technologies
Space system development and PA standards
Complex project risk management processes
Knowledge of ESA and mission/spacecraft development, verification and procurement processes

Education
A Master’s degree in a scientific or engineering discipline is required

Additional requirements
You should have the ability to work effectively in an international team environment.
You should be able to summarise complex information and have good communication skills, both verbal and written, as well as manage challenging situations proactively and constructively.
Experience in working in complex space programmes up to launch and in-orbit testing is desirable, preferably in the telecommunications domain.
Direct experience of working with a commercial telecommunications industry and operator will be a distinct advantage. Experience in Partnership Projects would be an asset.
A good command of spoken and written French would be a strong asset.

For a complete job description and to apply, click on “apply”.

The closing date for applications is 25 April 2021.

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. If you would like to discuss this further please contact us at 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.
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
We are the European Space Agency. Our mission is the peaceful exploration and use of space for the benefit of everyone. We watch over Earth, develop and launch inspiring and unique space projects, train astronauts and push the boundaries of science and technology, seeking answers to the big questions about the Universe. We are a family of scientists, engineers and business professionals from all over Europe working together in a diverse and multinational environment. We are dedicated to united space in Europe and united Europe in space. Learn more: http://www.esa.int/