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Launchers Services Cost Engineer Industrial Landscape
2019-12-05 11:12:38| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Position Reference 006 Based in the ESA Headquarters in Paris, you will have the opportunity to provide support for the Exploitation Cost Monitoring Office STSEMC, in the Directorate of Space Transportation DSTS. You will be supporting audits and managing the implementation of a new strategy linked to cost reductions. On that purpose, you will be liaising with auditors and industry, insuring the operational contracts are valid and properly respected, and identifying industrial, process and supply chain improvements. Tasks and Activities The scope of work will include Perform services at the Paris HQD office in support of STSEM, liaising with auditors and industry, ensuring the validity of industrial processes carried out as described in operational contracts, and helping to improve processes, with regards to exploitation related activities. Assist STSEMC to interface with the Industrial Auditing and Return Division concerning audits and establishment of industrial geographical return in exploitation, including regular visits to industry. Confer with internal and external stakeholders about specifications, industrial capacities and capabilities, and status of projects and BAU. Propose industrial, process, and supply chain improvements. Support in creating processes methods to gather supplier contract and process activity data, designing control systems to minimise and resolve process and project issues. Maintaining a good understanding of Launcher Industrys exploitation contractual and financial data and helping to develop, support and maintain Launcher Industrys exploitation cost files related to the transition and stabilised exploitation phases. Assisting in assessing justifications concerning changes to productionexploitation contracts. Confer with internal and external stakeholders about specifications, industrial capacities and capabilities, and status of projects and BAU. Review schedules, process flows, etc. to understand methods and activities in operations, integration and services, and how to improve efficiency and eliminate waste. Write and establish report elements, which will be directly usable in the ESA reporting system such as proposals and progress reports. Skills and Experience The following skills and experience are mandatory You have a Degree qualification, masters in an engineering or related subject. You have at least 4 years of relevant work experience. You have a senior level of technical writing skills and command of the English language both written and spoken. You have experience highly developed capability in complex information data mining, analysis and reporting. You have willingness to travel often. The following skills would be highly desirable You have lean andor sixsigma training. You have knowledge of Launch Systems and Launch Operations and its functioning. You have experience in o Telemetry o Organizational change management o Industrial processes, contract and or supply chain management o Operational audits, MA, continuous improvement andor industrial processes. You have knowledge of relational database concepts. You have knowledge of French. How to Apply Looking to take your career to the next level? Interested applicants should submit their CV and Cover Letter to RHEAs Recruitment team at careersrheagroup.com no later than 07012020. Preference will be given to candidates eligible for an EU or national personal security clearance at the level of CONFIDENTIAL or above. About RHEA Group RHEA Group is a leading engineering consultancy firm with demonstrated expertise in space, system and secure software solutions. We attract skilled engineers, scientists and management professionals and offer a range of exciting career paths working alongside clients such as the European Space Agency, the European GNSS Agency, EUMETSAT and NATO.
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Launchers Services Cost Engineer Data and Telemetry
2019-12-05 11:12:38| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Position Reference 006 Based in the ESA Headquarters in Paris, you will have the opportunity to provide support for the Exploitation Cost Monitoring Office STSEMC, in the Directorate of Space Transportation DSTS. You will be supporting audits, liaising with industry, and managing the implementation of a new strategy linked to cost reductions regarding telemetry services at the CSG, by maximizing the use of commercial solutions. Tasks and Activities The scope of work will include Perform services at ESA HQD in support of STSEMC with regards to the implementation of new cost reduction strategy on Yearly Launch Service costs excluding manufacturing, ensuring the validity of processes carried out as described in operational contracts, and helping to improve the industrial and financial efficiency of the processes. Execution of activities related to the evolution of downrange stations for launcher telemetry using as far as possible commercial solutions, both satellitebased and groundbased, and help devising a strategy for the costeffective provision of the related services. Propose improvements on European Launch Systems operations and processes all aspects excluding manufacturing. Support the implementation, via frame contracts, the new strategy on downrange stations by outsourcing the telemetry services to selected commercial companies. Proposing dismantling strategy of nonneeded downrange stations or services. Support the implementation plans for having EDRS capable of providing data relay services to European launch vehicles. Coordinate with commercial operators and assist with preparatory work. Conferring with stakeholders about specifications, industrial capacities and capabilities, and project progress. Propose industrial, process, project and supply chain improvements. Coordinate with others internally and externally to assess the above and to create and implement changes. Confer with internal and external stakeholders about specifications, industrial capacities and capabilities, and status of projects and BAU. Review schedules, process flows, etc. to understand methods and activities in operations, integration and services, and how to improve efficiency and eliminate waste. Write and establish report elements which will be directly usable in the ESA reporting system such as proposals and progress reports. Skills and Experience The following skills and experience are mandatory You have a Degree qualification, masters in an engineering or related subject. You have at least 4 years of relevant work experience. You have a senior level of technical writing skills and command of the English language both written and spoken. You have experience highly developed capability in complex information data mining, analysis and reporting. You have willingness to travel often. The following skills would be highly desirable You have lean andor sixsigma training. You have knowledge of Launch Systems and Launch Operations and its functioning. You have experience in o Telemetry o Organizational change management o Industrial processes, contract and or supply chain management o Operational audits, MA, continuous improvement andor industrial processes. You have knowledge of relational database concepts. You have knowledge of French. How to Apply Looking to take your career to the next level? Interested applicants should submit their CV and Cover Letter to RHEAs Recruitment team at careersrheagroup.com no later than 07012020. Preference will be given to candidates eligible for an EU or national personal security clearance at the level of CONFIDENTIAL or above. About RHEA Group RHEA Group is a leading engineering consultancy firm with demonstrated expertise in space, system and secure software solutions. We attract skilled engineers, scientists and management professionals and offer a range of exciting career paths working alongside clients such as the European Space Agency, the European GNSS Agency, EUMETSAT and NATO.
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Cost Engineer
2018-11-15 11:29:10| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Vacancy in the Directorate of Technology, Engineering and Quality. ESA is an equal opportunity employer, committed to achieving diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. Applications from women are encouraged. Post Cost Engineer This position is classified A2A4 on the Coordinated Organisations salary scale. This position forms part of ESAs Advance Recruitment Scheme which is established to provide appropriate staffing resources when requirements materialise. Appointments are therefore made for an initial duration of two years upon which the selected candidate may be appointed to a permanent post in the Agency. Location ESTEC, Noordwijk, The Netherlands Description Cost Engineer in the Cost Engineering Section, Systems Engineering Division, Systems Department, Directorate of Technology, Engineering and Quality. The post holder will report to the Head of the Cost Engineering Section. Duties Specific tasks and responsibilities will include Preparation of independant cost estimates in support of projects and other procurement actions for all areas of ESA activity with due consideration being given to technical, programmatic, planning and procurement aspects Comparative analysis of industrial contractors estimates, prices and costsatcompletion Participation to tender evaluation boards and associated costrelated panels Participation to project reviews Support to industrial contracts negotiations Cost engineering tasks in the context of assessment studies in the Concurrent Design Facility. To carry out these tasks, the postholder will use and contribute to the development and maintenance of models, analysis tools, databases and methodologies including ECOS, the ESA Costing Software The Cost Engineering Sections costtechnical databases Designtocost and risk analysis techniques and tools covering the whole lifecycle cost Parametric cost and schedule estimating models mainly based on ESAs series of costschedule models. Technical competencies Development of cost and schedule models Knowledge of technical domains and related RD space industry trends Technical domains and in particular space systems development Systems engineering Cost engineering methods and application tools Knowledge of ESA and its programmesprojects Data Science competence related to the development of cost and schedule models Econometric skills Behavioural competencies Continuous Learning Customer Focus Innovation Creativity Problem Solving Results Orientation Self Motivation Communication Education Applicants for this post should have a Masters degree or equivalent qualification in an engineering discipline applicable to space. Additional qualification in data science, econometrics or economics will be an asset. Additional requirements Preference will be given to those with a dual background in economics and engineering, able to demonstrate a systems approach taking account of cost, technical programmatic and risks aspects in producing their analysis. Experience of cost estimating, preferably for space activities, for a minimum of two years is required. Experience of developing and using relevant software applications suc as True Planning series or other commercial parametric models will be an asset. Other Information For behavioural competencies expected from ESA staff in general, please refer to the ESA Competency Framework. The working languages of the Agency are English and French. A good knowledge of one of these is required. Knowledge of another Member State language would be an asset. The Agency may require applicants to undergo selection tests. The closing date for applications is 14 December 2018. If you require support with your application due to a disability, please email contact.human.resourcesesa.int. Please note that applications are only considered from nationals of one of the following States Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, Canada and Slovenia. According to the ESA Convention the recruitment of staff must take into account an adequate distribution of posts among nationals of the ESA Member States. When shortlisting for an interview, priority will first be given to internal candidates and secondly to external candidates from underrepresented Member States. see Nationality Targets 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. Recruitment will normally be at the first grade in the band A2 however, if the candidate selected has little or no experience, the position may be filled at A1 level. Apply HERE
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Cost Engineer
2018-02-08 17:25:17| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Vacancy in the Directorate of Technology, Engineering and Quality. ESA is an equal opportunity employer, committed to achieving diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. Applications from women are encouraged. Post Cost Engineer This post is classified A2 A4 on the Coordinated Organisations salary scale. This position forms part of ESAs Advance Recruitment Scheme which is established to provide appropriate staffing resources when requirements materialise. Appointments are therefore made for an initial duration of two years upon which the selected candidate may be appointed to a permanent post in the Agency. Location ESTEC, Noordwijk, The Netherlands Description Cost Engineer in the Cost Engineering Section, Systems Engineering Division, Systems Department, Directorate of Technology, Engineering and Quality. The post holder will report to the Head of the Cost Engineering Section. Duties Specific tasks and responsibilities will include preparing cost estimates in support of projects and other procurement actions for all areas of ESA activity with due consideration being given to technical, programmatic, planning and procurement aspects comparative analysis of industrial contractors estimates, prices and costsatcompletion participating in tender evaluation boards and associated costrelated panels participating in project reviews supporting industrial negotiations cost engineering tasks in the context of assessment studies in the Concurrent Design Facility. To carry out these tasks, the postholder will use and also contribute to the development and maintenance of analysis tools, databases and methodologies including ECOS, the ESA Costing Software the Cost Engineering Sections costtechnical databases designtocost and risk analysis techniques the lifecycle cost approach parametric cost and schedule estimating models mainly based on ESAs series of costschedule models. Technical competencies Development of cost and schedule models Knowledge of technical domains and related RD space industry trends Technical domains and in particular space systems development Systems engineering Cost engineering methods and application tools Knowledge of ESA and its programmesprojects Behavioural competencies Continuous Learning Customer Focus Innovation Creativity Problem Solving Self Motivation Communication Education Applicants for this post should have a Masters degree or equivalent qualification in an engineering discipline applicable to space. Additional qualification in econometrics or economics will be an asset. Additional requirements Preference will be given to those with an engineering background and who can demonstrate a systems approach taking account of cost, technical and programmatic aspects, including planning and risk assessment. A minimum of three years experience of cost estimating, preferably for space activities, is required. Experience of developing and using relevant software applications such as True Planning series or other commercial parametric models will be an asset. For behavioural competencies expected from ESA staff in general, please refer to the ESA Competency Framework. The working languages of the Agency are English and French. A good knowledge of one of these is required. Knowledge of another Member State language would be an asset. The closing date for application is 08 March 2018. The Agency may require applicants to undergo selection tests. If you require support with your application due to a disability, please email contact.human.resourcesesa.int. Please note that applications are only considered from nationals of one of the following States Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and Canada and Slovenia. According to the ESA Convention the recruitment of staff must take into account an adequate distribution of posts among nationals of the ESA Member States. Priority will first be given to internal candidates and secondly to external candidates from underrepresented Member States when shortlisting for interview. see Nationality Targets 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. Recruitment will normally be at the first grade in the band A2 however, if the candidate selected has little or no experience, the position may be filled at A1 level. Apply HERE
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2017-07-06 16:55:41| Green Car Congress
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