Connectivity Partnership System Engineer

2 maanden geleden

Noordwijk, Nederland ESA Voltijd

 

Location
ESTEC, Noordwijk, Netherlands  

Description

You will report to the Head of the Programme Consolidation Office (CSC-SFC) in the Future Programmes Division, Systems, Strategic Programme Lines and Technology Department, Directorate of Connectivity and Secure Communications (D/CSC).
The main role of the CSC-SFC is to consolidate connectivity ideas and initiatives from within ESA or industry, from a technical, financial and programmatic perspective, into fully scoped, budgeted and financed projects or programmes ready to be implemented by other teams within the Directorate.
 

Duties

Your tasks and responsibilities will include:

  • consolidating project initiatives received, through Announcements of Opportunity or unsolicited, in the form of initial outline proposals from industry and assessing their business cases and technical viability;
  • managing or supporting ESA prospective studies on mission concepts and end-to-end system architecture and other preparatory activities for new projects, such as requirements, architecture, design and cost, in support of the above or other ARTES workplans;
  • interacting with all relevant stakeholders, such as industry, ESA delegations and ESA experts, in telecommunications systems involving terrestrial and satellite networks in order to prepare projects for implementation;
  • preparing ESA tenders for conducting Phase 0/A/B activities with industry, encompassing the definition, design, development, integration, testing, validation and functional and performance pilots and trials;
  • managing the execution of the preparatory activities (Phase 0/A/B) performed by industry;
  • defending the creation of new projects in the relevant ESA programme boards;
  • supporting integrated project reviews when required;
  • coordinating the technical support required in the fields of expertise by other ESA organisational units, such as the Directorate of Technology, Engineering and Quality, as required to ensure the effective initiation and management of the activities.
Technical competencies Knowledge of industrial costs and schedule aspectsComplex project risk management processesEnd-to-end satellite telecommunications system engineeringKnowledge of ESA and industrial development, verification, and procurement processesExperience in ESA procurement processes and contract management, as well as applied negotiation skillsAbility to support the definition of a technology development strategyMultidisciplinary knowledge of space and ground telecommunication systemsUnderstanding of future technology needs for the commercial satellite telecommunications marketBehavioural competencies

Result Orientation
Operational Efficiency
Fostering Cooperation
Relationship Management
Continuous Improvement
Forward Thinking

Education

A master's degree in a relevant engineering discipline is required for this post.

Additional requirements

Experience in the satellite telecommunications industry or direct experience of working with a commercial telecommunications operator would be a distinct advantage.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusiveness 
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. If you would like to discuss this further, please contact us via email at contact.human.resources@esa.int.
 
Important Information and Disclaimer
In principle, recruitment will be within the advertised grade band (A2-A4). However, if the selected candidate has less than four years of relevant professional experience following the completion of the master’s degree, the position may be filled at A1 level.

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.

Note that ESA is in the process of transitioning to a Matrix setup, which could lead to organisational changes affecting this position.

The information published on ESA’s careers website regarding working conditions is correct at the time of publication. It is not intended to be exhaustive and may not address all questions you would have. 

 

Nationality and Languages 
Please note that applications can only be 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, Lithuania, Slovakia and Slovenia. 

According to the ESA Convention, the recruitment of staff must take into account an adequate distribution of posts among nationals of the ESA Member States*. When short-listing for an interview, priority will first be given to internal candidates and secondly to external candidates from under-represented Member States*. 

The working languages of the Agency are English and French. A good knowledge of one of these is required. Knowledge of another Member State language would be an asset.  

*Member States, Associate Members or Cooperating States.

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