je.st
news
Innovation Management Engineer
2019-02-12 23:30:42| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Aurora is an established supplier of skilled manpower to ESA and in particular at ESTEC and ESAC. Aurora has the opportunity to expand our support to ESA in the domain of HREHuman Space Flight Exploration.Happiness of our employees has proven key to obtaining excellent results and a client who also regards us highly for excellent service. Overview The Strategy and Innovation team integrates the overall ESA spaceexploration strategy, supports the preparation of future space explorationmissions, implements actions aimed at integrating space exploration intothe society and promoting global cooperation as well as develops andimplements a comprehensive innovation plan for space exploration. Aspart of the innovation plan, ESA implements actions to nurture both, theemergence of services providers offering access to ISS and otherplatforms for commerciallydriven non ESAfunded research andapplications and a new, primarily industrial user community exploiting the new service offer for up and downstream applications. Under the direct authority of the Lead of the Strategy and Innovation Team, the Innovation Manager is responsible for implementing actionsaimed at promoting commercial research and applications in Space. The specific duties of the Innovation Manager include, but are not limitedto Implementing, in close coordination with other relevant ESADirectorates, call for ideas for commercial research and applications inSpace Coordinating the endtoend implementation of commercial research and applications in Space projects selected for ESA support measures Supporting the establishment and operations of the Business in Space Growth network, established to nurture the growth of European demandfor commercial research and applications in Space Supporting the selection and maturation process of partnerships aimed at establishing commercial services enabling commercial research andapplications in Space Supporting ESA crossDirectorate initiatives implemented within the framework of the ESA Downstream Gateway initiative Supporting the organisation of innovation exchanges aimed at engaging new industrial or institutional actors in the ESA Space ExplorationProgramme, as partners, contractor or downstream users. Specific qualification requirements Masters degree or equivalent qualification in engineering, a scientific discipline and or business administration. Good knowledge of the European and international space exploration policies, plans and programmes. Broad knowledge of relevant industrial sectors and a minimum of 5years working experience in a relevant nonspace sector e.g. pharma,manufacturing, biological engineering. Outstanding skills in innovation and creativity, system and broader business thinking, communication, teamwork and relationship management and customer focus. Strong planning and organization skills and a demonstrated ability to achieve excellent results under time pressure. Demonstrated ability to work in multidisciplinary and international teams. Ability to cope with pressure and deadlines. Excellent technical writing skills. Proficient in the English language spoken and writtenknowledge of otherlanguages is an asset. Legal and Security Requirements All applicants must be legally allowed to work in The Netherlands. Applicants are required to provide a copy of their passport and degree certificate. Aurora will validate the Degree with the issuing University and provide evidence to ESA. Prior to issuing a letter of employment the applicant shall provide to Aurora a recent official document declaring that they are of good conduct from the country where currently resident. Location The work will be performed at the European Space Technology and Research Centre ESTEC at Noordwijk, The Netherlands. Contract The selected candidate will receive good remunerationin line withESA Job Class specified as E3a. Will be registered for both social security and tax in the Netherlands. The standard working hours are 40 per week. There are 12 public holidays and an additional 30 annual days holiday. Training to improve efficiency and provide strength for future career are of course included. Aurora assist with relocation both with support and financially. Aurora contributes to a company pension scheme. To be considered for this Position Provide prior to 6March2019a summary of why you are a good candidate for the position together with a complete and detailedCandidate Proposal Formor CV and Motivation Letter toMr. Davide StarnoneandMs. Tracey Longden, at emaildavide.starnoneaurora.nlandtracey.longdenaurora.nlquotingreference HRE61RTCHRES00061. Please read our Recruitment Process for ESA for more details. Aurora will agree conditional employment terms and conditions with candidates before presenting them to ESA by12March2019, 13.00 hours.
Tags: management
innovation
engineer
innovation management
Category:Transportation and Logistics