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Future Technologies Engineer
2016-03-18 14:07:38| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Serco is a FTSE 250 international service company that improves the quality and efficiency of essential services that matter to millions of people around the world. The work we do for national and local governments involves us in the most important areas of public services, including science and defence. Sercos space heritage over the last 40 years has placed us in the Space News Top 50 Space Industry Manufacturing and Services Companies. With over 1500 staff in the space business covering a wide spectrum of experience and skills, we convey best practice, expertise and innovation in our business. For our activities in ESTEC, we are currently looking for a Future Technologies Engineer. Tasks and Responsibilities The Department of ISS and Exploration in the Directorate of Human Spaceflight and Robotic Exploration HRE is responsible for the preparation and implementation of the future exploration programme, including the development of technologies required for the future exploration missions. This includes the identification of technology requirements and the planning, coordination and management of the associated Technology Development Activities TDAs that are conducted by the European space industry. The future technologies engineer would be joining a small team currently responsible for the management of the Mars Robotic Exploration Preparation Programme. The principal tasks of the Future Technologies Engineer will include Support to the preparation of Technology Development Plans TDPs to be submitted to IPC for approval. 1. Participation in systems studies to understand the technology requirements coming from mission designs. 2. Planning and implementation of the TECNET process for defining Technology Development Activity proposals. Technology activity management both with a leading role and an interface role as de facto TO and ITO for exploration TDAs as well as relevant TDAs from other programmes, e.g. Science. TDP Implementation Management 1. Responsible for the overall TDP implementation planning and scheduling in close coordination with the project controller and contract officer. 2. Responsible for monitoring and reporting the status of the TDAs in the programme. Support in preparation of any Call for Ideas or other similar interaction with the external scientific and engineering community. Support to the promotion of the Programme to external stakeholders. Management of the TDA technical documentation database and responsible for keeping the Programme website uptodate. Participation in technical reviews and working groups. Requirements Applicants should have a postgraduate Masters or PhD degree in Engineering or physics. This post is highly diverse and technical in nature and therefore requires the candidate to ideally have more than 10 years of experience in the field of space technology Knowledge in technical fields related to spacecraft hardware on exploration missions is highly desirable, and a willingness to learn about new technologies is essential Experience with space hardware, in particular past handson experience in development and testing Enthusiasm for space and in particular planetary exploration together with a drive to achieve results are considered to be very valuable to the team. The candidate should have the demonstrated interest and ability of taking the initiative to get the job done when necessary. Effective communication skills are essential to the post in order to interface with colleagues within ESA and with external partners, in particular European industrial contractors. The candidate must possess a strong spirit of teamworking and open communication within the team. Project management skills such as planning, monitoring, reporting, and risk management are highly valuable Expertise in working with large amounts of data and ability to process, automate and produce visual analysis in support of managerial decisions Experience working in the international and multicultural environment of ESA and knowledge of its working processes and procedures is considered an asset. Application procedure Important All applicants must hold a current valid work permit for the Netherlands or be EU nationals. Due to the high interest these roles generate, Serco reserves the right to commence, alter or conclude the recruitment process prior to the closing date. If shortlisted, a recruiter will contact you directly. If not, your application will remain in our database and can be matched against future openings. You can also login at any time to apply to additional positions. Further information and applications via the below link
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