Head of the Galileo FOC Satellite Engineering and AIV Unit

Job Requisition ID: 18927

Date Posted: 21 October 2024

Application Deadline: 11 November 2024 23:59 CET/CEST

Publication: Internal & External

Type of Contract: Permanent

Directorate: Navigation

Workplace: Noordwijk, NL

Grade Band: A2 - A4

Location
ESTEC, Noordwijk, Netherlands

Description
Head of the Galileo FOC Satellite Engineering and AIV Unit in the Galileo FOC Satellite Management Service of the Galileo Space Segment Management Office, Galileo and EGNOS Programme Department, Directorate of Navigation.

The Galileo FOC Satellite Engineering and AIV Unit reports to the Head of the Galileo FOC Satellite Management Service and is in charge of all engineering and AIV activities related to the FOC satellites (payload, platform and system) in close coordination with the FOC Satellite In-Orbit Infrastructure Unit.

Duties
Your tasks and responsibilities will include the following:

• Taking charge of all engineering and AIV activities relevant to the FOC satellites to ensure that the satellites fulfil the Agency’s requirements;
• Consolidating and maintaining the satellite requirements, design, development, test and verification;
• Monitoring industrial work associated with the satellite procurement and AIT (including de-storage) to ensure full compliance with technical and programmatic requirements;
• Handling the FOC/Batch-3 launch campaign implementation for satellite activities, in coordination with the Launcher Interface Manager;
• Monitoring the compliance and timely delivery of deliverable items (DI) from the satellite to other segments, systems and organisations;
• Leading, managing and motivating the Galileo FOC Satellite Engineering and AIV Team, including the setting of annual objectives, management, daily supervision and annual assessments, as well as preparing the input and follow-up of the team’s staff and travel budget;
• Identifying and efficiently coordinating the specialised engineering support needed from the Directorates of Technology, Engineering and Quality and Operations;
• Taking charge of the technical aspects of satellite anomaly-handling, NRBs, the NCR process, RFD/W, etc., in close cooperation with all relevant disciplines;
• Leading the FOC Satellite Verification Control Board and VCD process;
• Participating in SSEG CCB, preparing CCRs and evaluating the technical aspects of RFWs and CCNs;
• Participating in and coordinating meetings and reviews in areas related to satellites and their subsystems/equipment;
• Performing navigation satellite system engineering tasks in support of other ongoing and future activities assigned to the Galileo Space Segment Management Office;
• Contributing to the LEOP/IOT and commissioning, and supporting the Head of the FOC Satellite Infrastructure Unit for satellite LEOP, commissioning, IOT activities and routine operations, including in-orbit flight performance and anomaly tracking and resolution;
• Contributing to the management of the schedule, and proposing schedule risk mitigation actions;
• Reporting, on both a regular and ad hoc basis, to the Head of the FOC Satellite Management Service, identifying technical risk areas, as well as proposing and monitoring mitigation measures.

In performing these duties, you will coordinate closely with:

• the Head of the Galileo FOC Satellite In-Orbit Infrastructure Unit, for all in-orbit activities and associated engineering support;
• the Galileo Launcher Interface Manager in the domain of mission analysis and launch campaigns
• other FOC satellite functions (PA, PMSO, security and contracts) and other Galileo areas (system, operations other segments) as appropriate to maximise efficiency in carrying out the project.

You will also be responsible for identifying, assessing, managing and reporting the health and safety risks in your area of responsibility.

Technical competencies
Multi-disciplinary knowledge of satellite system engineering and the associated subsystems and equipment

Experience of satellite-level functional, performance and environmental tests.

Experience of at least one complete satellite Integration, test and launch campaign.

Knowledge of Space system development and PA standards

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 master's degree in engineering is required for this post.

Additional requirements
You should also have:

• the potential to manage individuals or a team;
• the ability to organise their activities and ensure a motivating work environment;
• strong leadership capabilities, with proven relationship management and communication skills;
• the ability to drive your team’s performance, developing your people by encouraging learning, delegating responsibility and giving regular and constructive feedback;
• strong problem-solving skills to deal with day-to-day operational challenges, together with demonstrated planning and organisational skills;
• strong result orientation with the ability to set priorities and present practical solutions both orally and in writing;
• the ability to manage challenging situations proactively and constructively and to be customer focused.

People management experience would be an asset, as would international experience, i.e. outside your home country, as well as experience in diverse functional areas relevant to ESA activities.

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, beliefs, age, disability or other characteristics. Applications from women are encouraged.

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 [email protected].

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 master’s degree, the position may be filled at A1 level.

Applicants must be eligible to access technology and hardware which is subject to European and US export control regulations and for security clearance by their national security administrations.

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 Agency's 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 ESA’s 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 can only be 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, Latvia, Lithuania, Slovakia 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 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.

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