Space Debris Mitigation and Re-entry Safety Engineer

4 weken geleden

Noordwijk, Nederland ESA Voltijd

Location
ESTEC, Noordwijk, Netherlands Description

Space Debris Mitigation and Re-entry Safety Engineer in the Independent Safety Office, Product Assurance and Safety Department, Directorate of Technology, Engineering and Quality.

The Independent Safety Office is responsible for overseeing the development, implementation, maintenance and certification of compliance with ESA policies, requirements and standards, as well as providing the related support to ESA projects in:

  • human spaceflight safety
  • space debris mitigation
  • re-entry safety
  • nuclear safety for applications in space
  • planetary protection. Duties

    You will report to the Head of the Independent Safety Office within the technical fields described above, and your main tasks and responsibilities will include:

    • updating the ESA Space Debris Mitigation Policy, maintaining the space debris mitigation compliance verification guidelines and related requirements, and overseeing their implementation;
    • supporting the Head of the Independent Safety Office on matters related to space debris mitigation;
    • providing technical expertise and interacting with relevant European and international partner space agencies and international bodies for the definition of space debris mitigation and re-entry safety rules and processes;
    • providing technical expertise and consultancy on ESA projects as regards compliance with the technical requirements related to ESA policy on space debris mitigation and re-entry safety;
    • leading the independent evaluation of compliance of ESA missions with the ESA Space Debris Mitigation Policy, statutory requirements and international obligations;
    • advising the Head of the Independent Safety Office on the implications of programmatic decisions involving risks to compliance with space debris mitigation and re-entry safety requirements;
    • providing technical expertise on the maintenance and development of ECSS standards related to space debris mitigation and re-entry safety;
    • providing technical expertise, for ESA’s Technology Programmes, on the definition of technology development requirements and work plans related to space debris mitigation and re-entry safety, in close cooperation with the Lead Engineers in your Directorate;
    • monitoring applicable scientific and technological trends, and maintaining state-of-the-art expertise in space debris mitigation and re-entry safety issues;
    • regular reporting at ESA corporate and programme level on compliance with the ESA space debris mitigation and re-entry safety requirements;
    • keeping abreast of technologies and methodologies related to space debris mitigation, reliability predictions and safety.

      Your duties may also include performing other activities within your field of competence Technical competencies

      General background and specific experience in the technical domains covered by the position

      Experience in the domain of space debris mitigation and re-entry safety, as well as the related regulatory framework

      Knowledge of ESA space debris mitigation and re-entry safety requirements

      Knowledge of probabilistic risk assessment methods and advanced methods for reliability predictions

      Understanding of space debris mitigation-related technologies, R&D trends and the industrial landscape

      Project support experience in the space debris mitigation and re-entry safety domain

      Knowledge of spacecraft systems Behavioural competencies

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

      A master’s in engineering or a related scientific discipline is required. Additional requirements

      Knowledge of ESA space debris mitigation and re-entry safety requirements and experience with their implementation.

      Excellent written and oral communication skills.

      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
      Recruitment will normally be at the first grade in the band (A2); however, if the candidate selected has little or no experience, 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.

      When short-listing for an interview, priority will first be given to internal candidates.

      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.

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