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Cost Engineer
2017-09-28 12:11:32| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Vacancy in the Directorate of Technology, Engineering and Quality. ESA is an equal opportunity employer, committed to achieving diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. Applications from women are encouraged. Post Cost Engineer This post is classified A2 A4 on the Coordinated Organisations salary scale. This position forms part of ESAs Advance Recruitment Scheme which is established to provide appropriate staffing resources when requirements materialise. Appointments are therefore made for an initial duration of two years upon which the selected candidate may be appointed to a permanent post in the Agency. Location ESTEC, Noordwijk, The Netherlands Description Cost Engineer in the Cost Engineering Section, Systems Engineering Division, Systems Department, Directorate of Technology, Engineering and Quality. The post holder will report to the Head of the Cost Engineering Section. Duties Specific tasks and responsibilities will include preparing cost estimates in support of projects and other procurement actions for all areas of ESA activity with due consideration being given to technical, programmatic, planning and procurement aspects comparative analysis of industrial contractors estimates, prices and costsatcompletion participating in tender evaluation boards and associated costrelated panels participating in project reviews supporting industrial negotiations cost engineering tasks in the context of assessment studies in the Concurrent Design Facility. To carry out these tasks, the postholder will use and also contribute to the development and maintenance of analysis tools, databases and methodologies including ECOS, the ESA Costing Software the Cost Engineering Sections costtechnical databases designtocost and risk analysis techniques the lifecycle cost approach parametric cost and schedule estimating models mainly based on ESAs series of costschedule models. Technical competencies Development of cost and schedule models Knowledge of technical domains and related RD trends in space industry Technical domains and in particular space systems development Knowledge of innovationrelated processes Systems engineering Cost engineering methods and application tools Knowledge of ESA programmesprojects Behavioural competencies Continuous learning Customer focus Innovation creativity Problem solving Self motivation Communication Education Applicants for this post should have a Masters degree or equivalent qualification in an engineering discipline applicable to space. Additional qualification in econometrics or economics will be an asset. Additional requirements Preference will be given to those with an engineering background and who can demonstrate a systems approach taking account of cost, technical and programmatic aspects, including planning and risk assessment. A minimum of three years experience of cost estimating, preferably for space activities, is required. Experience of developing and using relevant software applications such as True Planning series or other commercial parametric models will be an asset. For behavioural competencies expected from ESA staff in general, please refer to the ESA Competency Framework. 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 closing date for application is 20 October 2017. The Agency may require applicants to undergo selection tests. If you require support with your application due to a disability, please email contact.human.resourcesesa.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 and Slovenia. Priority will first be given to internal candidates and secondly to external candidates from underrepresented Member States. In accordance with the European Space Agencys security procedures and as part of the selection process, successful candidates will be required to undergo basic screening before appointment. 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. Apply HERE
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