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Satellite System Engineer
2013-01-29 16:37:57| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Satellite System Engineer ENGSERVSYS20130103 Tasks and Responsibilities The position of Satellite System Engineer in the Systems and Cost Engineering Division will have responsibility for supporting the Tertiary Education Unit of the ESA Education and Knowledge Management Office. The postholder will report to the Head of the Tertiary Education Unit, and will support him for the coordination of educational satellite projects throughout all phases of their lifecycle. The current education satellite projects include the European Student Earth Orbiter ESEO and CubeSats. The work will be performed at the European Space Research and Technology Centre ESTEC in Noordwijk, The Netherlands and will include the following tasks and responsibilities Coordinate the involved project teams which include space engineering professionals, university staff, and university students. Provide system engineering support to the project teams. Monitor the technical baseline of the relevant projects and review the project documentation to ensure compliance with requirements, applicable standards and good space engineering practice. Support and review the satellite AIV Assembly, Integration and Verification campaigns to be performed at the ESTEC test facilities or at facilities located elsewhere, the launch interfacing and campaigns to be supported also at the launch site, if needed. Support preparation and conduct of project meetings, project reviews, test campaigns, workshops andor conferences. Liaise with the Young Graduate Trainees involved in the satellite projects of the Education Office and support the Head of the Tertiary Education Unit for their coordination. Liaise with the colleagues of the Education Office in charge of Outreach coordination to the scope of supporting the outreach initiatives on the ESA education satellites. Offer support if requested by the Head of the Tertiary education Unit to other tertiary education projects. Qualifications and Experience Applicants should have a University degree in a relevant discipline, several years of experience in the technical supervision of Space Projects. Direct experience with small satellite systems development, testing, and mission operations is an asset. Furthermore, candidates are required to have following skills Good system engineering skills. Ability to cope with pressure. Fluent in English. High level of flexibility. Good organization skills, good communication skills. Conditions Application by email is preferred and should include 1 a Motivation Letter and 2 a CV, in English, both marked ENGSERVSYS20130103. A competitive remuneration package will be offered with relocation assistance where necessary. Applicants should preferably be EU nationals or be eligible for an EU work permit. For additional information, please contact
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