Collective Launch Service Procurement Technical Officer
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Job Summary
Location
ESA Headquarters Paris France
Description
As Technical Officer under the authority of the Head of Collective Launch Service Procurement (CLSP) within Strategy and Institutional Launches in the Directorate of Space Transportation (STS) you will provide end-to-end support to missions requiring launch services. This includes all aspects of launch service preparation from early mission design and feasibility analysis through launch campaign execution. The role involves close coordination with CLSP stakeholders within STS and iterations with launch service providers.
Duties
As Collective Launch Service Procurement Technical Officer you will be responsible for:
- Supporting ESA missions in the overall coordination and management of their launch services
- Interfacing with and supporting mission representatives from early mission definition through completion of the associated launch campaign
- Acting as primary STS point of contact for mission representatives until at least the signature of the launch service work order
- Providing expertise on mission-to-launch-system compatibility including interfaces definition in close coordination with ESA engineering teams
- Conducting mission feasibility analysis with support from ESA technical experts using in particular STS tools and methodologies identifying critical areas and proposing mitigation measures
- Identifying the most suitable launch system(s) for each mission determining required launch system adaptations and coordinating those adaptations as required with the relevant STS services
- Identifying any non-standard launch service needs and coordinating their procurement in collaboration with the launch service provider
- Assessing and monitoring launch service related risks throughout the mission lifecycle
- Supporting negotiations and finalisation of launch service work orders and subsequent changes working closely with mission teams and ESA procurement services
- Coordinating preparation and execution of mission launch campaigns preparation
Technical competencies
Behavioural competencies
Result Orientation
Operational Efficiency
Fostering Cooperation
Relationship Management
Continuous Improvement
Forward Thinking
For more information please refer to ESA Core Behavioural Competencies guidebook
Education
A masters degree or equivalent qualification in an engineering discipline is required for this post.
Diversity Equity and Inclusiveness
ESA is an equal opportunity employer committed to achieving diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. We therefore welcome applications from all qualified candidates irrespective of gender sexual orientation ethnicity religious beliefs age disability or other characteristics.
At the Agency we value diversity and we welcome people with disabilities. Whenever possible we seek to accommodate individuals with disabilities by providing the necessary support at the workplace. The Human Resources Department can also provide assistance during the recruitment process. If you would like to discuss this further please contact us via email at .
Important Information and Disclaimer
In principle recruitment will be within the advertised grade band (A2-A4). However if the selected candidate has less than four years of relevant professional experience following the completion of the masters degree the position may be filled at A1 level.
Applicants must be eligible to access information technology and hardware which is subject to European or US export control and sanctions regulations.
During the recruitment process the Agency may request applicants to undergo selection tests. Additionally successful candidates will need to undergo basic screening before appointment which will be conducted by an external background screening service in compliance with the European Space Agencys security procedures.
Note that ESA is in the process of transitioning to a Matrix setup which could lead to organisational changes affecting this position.
The information published on ESAs careers website regarding working conditions is correct at the time of publication. It is not intended to be exhaustive and may not address all questions you would have.
Nationality and Languages
Please note that applications are only considered from nationals of one of the following States: Austria Belgium Czechia Denmark Estonia Finland France Germany Greece Hungary Ireland Italy Luxembourg the Netherlands Norway Poland Portugal Romania Slovenia Spain Sweden Switzerland the United Kingdom and Canada Latvia Lithuania and Slovakia.
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 short-listing for an interview priority will first be given to internal candidates and secondly to external candidates from under-represented Member States*.
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.
*Member States Associate Members or Cooperating States.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
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