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PRODEX Experiment System Engineer SCJ2659
2013-05-08 13:36:35| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
A degree educated Experiment System Engineer is required to support the PRODEX Office. Objective PRODEX is an optional Scientific Programme established to provide funding for the industrial development of scientific instruments or experiments proposed by institutes or universities, which have been selected by ESA for one of its programmes in the various fields of space research. The Office is the Agency structure in charge of the implementation of the PRODEX Program. The PRODEX office implements experiments and instruments prepared at national level, selected andor endorsed by ESA in accordance with its own rules and procedures. The PRODEX Office coordinates the experiment, development and implementation, awards industrial contracts and implements, manages and monitors the corresponding industrial developments. Responsibilities Duties The principle tasks of the Experiment System Engineer will include Providing inputs to and supporting the definition of the programme of work for the development of the PRODEX experiments within the scientific institutes, in line with the instructions received from the head of the PRODEX Office. This task will include supporting the preparation, implementation and monitoring of the research agreements between the Institutes and the PRODEX Office Assisting in the preparation, implementation and monitoring of industrial contracts. This includes Providing inputs to the preparation of Tender Documents, participating in proposal evaluations, prepare inputs to subsequent contract negotiations, monitor the endtoend development of the activities contracted to the industrial consortia Monitoring the technical, schedule and financial status of the developments assigned to herhim, identify potential problem areas and recommend solutions Liaising between scientific institutes and industry when contracts are running Interfacing internally with the ESA project teams or specialists on technicalprogrammatic matters and with the ESAESTEC administration regarding the financial and contractual matters Providing Management and Programmatic inputs to the Head of PRODEX Office as required Preparing providing inputs to reports as required Qualifications Experience Relevant degree or equivalent experience is required. A demonstrated experience in interacting with scientific institutions and industrial partners, coupled with experience in the defining and designing instruments in one of the domains of the Program. Essential Skills The engineer shall demonstrate the ability to be systemoriented, with a general understanding of the projectproblem to solve, and the ability to consult Agency specialists when deeper expertise is needed, and to integrate their inputs into a more global solution. The selected engineer must be willing to adapt to the individual and specific management style of each project and partners involved, in order to guarantee a successful development. Desirable Skills The working language is English. Knowledge of other member state languages is an asset. The candidate will also have to assist with the administrative tasks of the PRODEX Office and with administrative tasks related to experiment and project implementation. Qualities Good interpersonal skills and ability to communicate and cooperate with a wide range of staff internally and externally The candidate should be a team player, willing to work in a multitasking mode, quickly adapting in a dynamic environment The candidate must be willing to adapt to the individual and specific management style of each project and partners involved, in order to guarantee a successful development Further Details All roles within Telespazio VEGA have a defined closing date, however if a successful candidate is found before the advert expires the role will be closed early. We would therefore advise any candidate to apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment. Location of the position is Noordwijk Benefits Competitive salary plus a comprehensive benefits package. Security In line with Asylum Immigration Legislation, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the EU. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process. Furthermore, in view of the nature of the work the company is in, all potential employees will undergo stringent reference and identity checks.
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