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EUROPEAN SPACE AGENCY

Spacecraft Operations Engineer

Job Req ID: 15969

Closing Date: 05 September 2022

Establishment: ESOC, Darmstadt, Germany

Directorate: Directorate of Operations

Publication: Internal & External

Vacancy Type: Permanent

Date Posted: 25 July 2022

Vacancy in the Directorate of Operations.

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.

This post is classified A2-A4 on the Coordinated Organisations’ salary scale.

Location

ESOC, Darmstadt, Germany

Description

Spacecraft Operations Engineer in the Sentinels Altimetry & Atmospheric Missions Operations Unit, Earth Observation Missions Division, Mission Operations Department, Directorate of Operations.

Duties

You will be initially assigned to the Copernicus Sentinels Altimetry & Atmospheric Missions Operations Unit within the Earth Observation Missions Division and will report hierarchically to the Head of Unit and functionally to the SOMs of the Unit.

Your tasks will include the following:
  • Assisting the SOM in the definition, preparation and execution of the missions operations assigned to the Unit, including nominal, special and contingency operations, spacecraft and ground segment anomaly investigation and resolution, performance evaluation and reporting;
  • Performing the role of acting SOM 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 for 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 (CO2M, CRISTAL, S3NG, S6NG). This may include participation in reviews, preparations and operations of other missions delegated to the Unit, the Division or the Department and support to other D/OPS or ESA activities.

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

Behavioural competencies

Result Orientation

Operational Efficiency

Fostering Cooperation

Relationship Management

Continuous Improvement

Forward Thinking

Education

A Master’s degree in engineering or physics is required for this post.

Additional Requirements

Demonstrated practical experience over several years in spacecraft operations is essential. Knowledge of Earth Observation projects and the Unit’s missions in particular, will be considered an asset.

Other Information

For behavioural competencies expected from ESA staff in general, please refer to the ESA Competency Framework.

For further information please visit: Professionals, What we offer and FAQ

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.

The Agency may require applicants to undergo selection tests.

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 email contact.human.resources@esa.int.

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, Lithuania 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 or balanced Member States*. (https://esamultimedia.esa.int/docs/careers/NationalityTargets.pdf)

In accordance with the European Space Agency’s security procedures and as part of the selection process, successful candidates will be required to undergo basic screening before appointment conducted by an external background screening service.

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.
  • Member States, Associate Members or Cooperating States.
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