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Propulsion Engineer
2013-11-27 12:35:43| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Directorate of Launchers The European Space Agency is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women POST Propulsion Engineer in the Future Launchers Preparatory Programme FLPP, Launchers Development Programmes Department, Directorate of Launchers. This post is classified in the A2A4 grade band of the Coordinated Organisations salary scale. LOCATION ESA Headquarters, Paris France. DUTIES Under the responsibility of the Propulsion Manager of the Future Launchers Preparatory Programme FLPP, the Propulsion Engineer will be responsible for the day to day management of tasks related to propulsion activities, such as drafting the statements of work related to the FLPP Programme propulsion activities, with the internal support and technical assistance supporting contract department in the bidding process, and organising the proposal evaluation supporting, as needed, negotiations with Industry of the contracts relevant to its activity follow up of all relevant activities, including deliverables assessment, with reporting to Propulsion Manager supporting the propulsion technology activities, especially for the development of the synergies between propulsion technology activities and the Propulsion Demonstrators supporting the reference documents elaboration such as work plan, Procurement Proposals and Programme Proposal relevant to its activity ensuring appropriate support to the Propulsion Manager, the postholder will report to. The Propulsion Engineer will be assisted by a team of engineers and project control staff and supported by engineers from the Directorate of Technical and Quality Management DTEC, and from National Organisations within the FLPP Technical Assistance scheme. QUALIFICATIONS Applicants should have a university degree or equivalent qualification in relevant engineering field together with a technical background of liquid and solid propulsion, gained in the management of industrial projects as well as a good knowledge of the European space transportation industry. Organisational skills, team spirit and ability to work in an international environment are assets. The working languages of the Agency are English and French. A good knowledge of one of these two languages is required together with a working knowledge of the other language. Knowledge of another member state language is an asset. CLOSING DATE The closing date for applications is 02 January 2014. Applications from external candidates for this position should preferably be made online at the ESA Web Site www.esa.intcareers. Those unable to apply online should submit their CV to the Head of the HQ Human Resources Division, ESA, 810 rue MarioNikis, 75738 Paris, Cedex 15 France. The Agency may require applicants to undergo selection tests. Under ESA Regulations, the age limit for recruitment is 55. Please note that applications are only considered from nationals of one of the following States Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and Canada. Priority will be first 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.
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