Electrical Lead (LISA)
JOB DETAIL
Vacancy in the Directorate of Science.
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.
This post is classified A2-A4 on the Coordinated Organisations’ salary scale.
Location
ESTEC, Noordwijk, Netherlands
Description
As part of the LISA team, in the Projects Department of the Science Directorate, you will report functionally to the LISA Spacecraft Engineering Manager.
LISA (Laser Interferometer Space Antenna) is a mission comprising a constellation of three spacecraft tasked with detecting and measuring gravitational waves with precision. It will become the first ever space gravitational wave observatory. It will deliver world-class science and will have significant public and strategic impact. The mission itself is hugely complex, involving 19 institutes from ten European countries as well as a significant involvement by NASA that will provide telescopes, lasers and electrostatic dischargers under a partnership agreement with ESA.
ESA is responsible for the mission as a whole, including the procurement of three spacecraft and of the launch vehicle, and the development of the payload and ground segment. For LISA, ESA will take additional responsibility, leading payload system design and programmatic, including performance, responsibility.
The role of the LISA Electrical Lead is to coordinate the work of a team of engineers from the Directorate of Technology, covering power system, generation, storage and distribution, EMC and magnetism, harness, electrical engineering, radiation and EEE parts selection.
You will also work in close cooperation with the payload system team for all the electrical engineering work on the CFI units.
Duties
Your tasks and responsibilities will include:
- managing the electrical subsystem, EMC and magnetic cleanliness requirements, all the electrical interfaces and related budgets;
- managing the procurement of the power subsystem (power generation, distribution and storage) and harness;
- supporting the procurement activities of the spacecraft subsystems and units in the areas of EMC, magnetic cleanliness, electrical engineering, and EEE part compatibility;
- monitoring the development of the payload CFIs electrical design and related budgets;
- managing the EMC and magnetic cleanliness programmes at spacecraft level, including the necessary support to the CFIs;
- participating in the definition and implementation of the AIV programme for the verification of all electrical aspects, EMC and magnetic cleanliness;
- support the product assurance activities in the area of EEE parts, radiation including support to part selection and control boards, as well as anomaly investigations and reviews.
Technical competencies
Behavioural competencies
Result Orientation
Operational Efficiency
Fostering Cooperation
Relationship Management
Continuous Improvement
Forward Thinking
Education
A master’s degree in engineering is required.
Additional requirements
Significant experience in leading complex Power subsystem and overall electrical engineering.
You should further have:
- proven ability to coordinate the technical work of a group of engineers and to work within and across teams;
- the ability to anticipate problems, solve complex issues and manage risks;
- good interpersonal and communication skills;
- proven ability to work in an autonomous, effective and cooperative manner in a diverse, international team environment;
- the ability to define and implement solutions in line with team and individual objectives and project deadlines;
- good analytical and organisational skills.
Other information
For behavioural competencies expected from ESA staff in general, please refer to the ESA Competency Framework.
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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.
Applicants must be eligible to access technology and hardware which is subject to European and US export control regulations.
The Agency may require applicants to undergo selection tests.
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 email [email protected].
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, 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*.
In accordance with the European Space Agency’s security procedures and as part of the selection process, successful candidates will be required to undergo basic screening before appointment conducted by an external background screening service.
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.
*Member States, Associate Members or Cooperating States.
