About this job

ESA is looking for a Galileo G2A Satellite System and AIV Manager.

Description

Reporting to the Head of the Galileo G2A Space Segment Management Service in the Space Segment Management Office, Galileo Programme Department, Directorate of Navigation, you will be responsible for the supervision of the satellite design, development, implementation, validation of one of the two sets of the Galileo Transition satellites, including its ground test campaign, in-orbit commissioning and in-orbit follow up phases.

Responsibilities

• Engineering activities relevant to satellite design, development, validation, qualification and acceptance to ensure it fulfils Agency requirements;
• Consolidating and maintenance of satellite requirements, design, development, testing and verification;
• Monitoring industrial work associated with satellite and ground support equipment procurement, ensuring full compliance with technical and programmatic requirements;
• Leading the definition and execution of the satellite verification programme including implementation/monitoring of AIT/AIV activities;
• Technical responsibility to ensure consistency of satellite platform and payload design and verification;
• Ensuring all relevant necessary GTS industrial activities are performed and that the satellite design meets G2 System, Validation and Operations requirements;
• Monitoring and maintenance of system satellite budgets, helping ensure the satellite design meets interface requirements;
• Ensuring timely delivery of DIs (to allow preparation of in-orbit operations) as foreseen by industrial activities included in the SoW, ensuring good coordination between the Satellite System Engineering Team and all other teams involved, ESA and external;
• Technical responsibility for satellite system anomaly-handling, NRBs, NCR process, RFD/W, etc. in close cooperation with all other relevant disciplines;
• Participating in Agency project reviews and lower-level reviews in the relevant field of competence;
• Coordinating Satellite System Engineering Team work and resources allocation to ensure timely execution of relevant activities in coordination with the Galileo G2A Satellite Platform Manager and the Galileo G2A Satellite Payload Manager;
• Leading the G2A satellite Verification Control Board and supporting the Space Segment Control Board processes in your areas of responsibility;
• Identifying, leading and efficiently coordinating specialised engineering support provided by the Directorates of Technical & Quality Management and Operations;
• Regular and ad hoc reporting to the head of the G2A Space Segment management Service on all aspects of satellite development, proactive monitoring of relevant schedules, • Identifying risk and problem areas, proposing mitigation actions.

In performing these duties, you ensure:
• Close cooperation with the head of the Galileo Launch Service Management Unit for all satellite-launcher interface activities;
• Close cooperation with the head of the Galileo Space Segment Equipment Management Unit for all CFI-relevant aspects;
• Liaising with the Galileo G2A Satellite Platform and Galileo G2A Satellite Payload Managers during execution of all satellite activities;
• Close coordinating with other G2A functions (PA, PMSO, Security, Contracts) and with other Galileo areas (System, Operations, other Segments) as appropriate to maximise efficiency in executing the project.

Profile

Technical competencies

• Extensive experience in Satellite System Engineering, AIV and satellite operations;
• Extensive experience in managing/monitoring industrial work;
• Extensive knowledge of ESA Space system development and PA standards;
• A minimum of 10 years’ of experience in platform engineering.

Education

A Master’s degree or equivalent qualification in electrical or mechanical engineering is required.

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

The closing date for applications is 18 October 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.

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/