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Technology Project Engineer
2015-07-29 20:07:42| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Directorate of Launchers The European Space Agency is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women POST Technology Project Engineer in the Future Launchers Preparatory Programme FLPP, Launchers Evolution Preparation Programmes, Directorate of Launchers. This post is classified in the A2A4 grade band on the Coordinated Organisations salary scale. LOCATION ESA Headquarters, Paris France. DUTIES Under the responsibility of the FLPP Technology Project Manager, the Technology Project Engineer will contribute to the identification and selection of a wide range of cuttingedge technologies for future launchers, mainly pertaining to electricalelectromechanical systems, avionics, navigation and control. The postholder will then implement and mature these technologies. More specifically, duties will include assessing the needs and potential of new technologies for launch vehicles LVs developing technical consolidation and programmatic buildup to TRL 6 and IRL 3 for the identified technologies drafting the statements of work related to the relevant FLPP technology activities, with internal support and technical assistance, and supporting the subsequent bidding process organising the relevant proposal evaluation and supporting negotiation of the contracts with industry managing the relevant contracted activities, including deliverable assessment and timely delivery of technological developments supporting FLPPwide technology activities, especially for the development of synergies between technology activities and demonstrators or LV developments supporting the drafting of programmatic documents, such as roadmaps, work plans, procurement proposals and programme proposals relevant to the activity ensuring appropriate support to the FLPP Technology Project Manager, to whom the incumbent will report. The Technology Project Engineer will be assisted by project control staff and supported by engineers from the Technical and Quality Management Directorate and from national organisations under the FLPP Technical Assistance scheme. QUALIFICATIONS Applicants for this post should have a Masters degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant engineering field, together with a technical background in avionics, mechatronics or system engineering, along with some experience of industry and a good knowledge of the European space transportation industry. Candidates should be familiar with electricalelectromechanical systems, avionics, onboard flight computers, GNC systems, and mission and vehicle management systems. Organisational skills, team spirit and the ability to work autonomously in an international environment are assets. The working languages of the Agency are English and French. A good knowledge of one of these languages is required. Knowledge of another Member State language would be an asset. CLOSING DATE The closing date for applications is 9 September 2015. 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 Human Resources, 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, Poland, 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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