About this job

ESA is looking for a Spacecraft Operations Engineer.

Description

Spacecraft Operations Engineer in the Solar System and Exploration Missions Division.
The Solar System and Exploration Missions Division is responsible for the design, implementation and operations of the mission operations ground segment and the spacecraft operations for ESA missions that travel in interplanetary space, typically from start of phase B through in-flight commissioning to routine mission operations until the end of mission.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the SOM in the definition, preparation and execution of mission operations assigned to the Unit, including nominal, special and contingency operations, spacecraft and ground segment anomaly investigation and resolution, and performance evaluation and reporting;
• Performing the acting SOM role when delegated;
• Assisting the SOM in the specification, development, validation, maintenance and evolution of the ground segment systems and operational products required to conduct mission operations;
• Interfacing with other areas within the Agency, industry, the user community, external centres and/or agencies on all aspects related to the area of responsibility;
• Providing support to the SOM / Head of Unit in discharging the Unit’s mandate and preparing for new missions to be operated by the Unit(s)/Division. This may include participation in reviews, preparations and operations of other missions delegated to the Unit, Division or Department and support to other D/OPS or ESA activities.

Profile

Technical competencies

• General background and specific experience in the technical domains covered by the position;
• Knowledge of mission, spacecraft and/or payload operations;
• Understanding of development and maintenance of ground infrastructure and/or software systems;
• Knowledge of large operations and associated software systems, preferably space-based.

Education

A Master’s degree in engineering or physics.

Additional requirements

Experience in mission operations and associated software systems is highly desirable.

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

The closing date for applications is 3 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.

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/