Head of the Galileo Launch Service Management Unit
JOB DETAIL
Vacancy in the Directorate of Navigation.
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
Head of the Galileo Launch Service Management Unit in the Galileo Space Segment Management Office, Galileo and EGNOS Programme Department, Directorate of Navigation.
Reporting to the Head of the Galileo Space Segment Management Office, you will be responsible for the technical management of the tasks required for the implementation of the Galileo satellite launches, interfacing with the Launch Service Provider and with EUSPA as required.
Duties
Your main tasks and responsibilities will include:
- managing the Galileo satellite launch mission integration processes, mission analyses and launch campaign preparation;
- coordinating and supervising all launcher-to-satellite interface matters relating to the Galileo satellites;
- launch Services requirement analysis, definition of verification requirements and compliance, including satellite/launcher interfaces and all launcher development and adaptation activities;
- supporting the Head of the Galileo Space Segment Management Office to manage the Galileo Launch Services Contract, including Launch Services industrial monitoring, all launcher development and adaptation activities, including dispensers, launcher and launcher upper stages, and launcher-to-satellite interfaces, ensuring that they are implemented within the agreed technical requirements, schedule and cost and with minimum risk;
- supporting activities relating to Launch Services analysis of changes, waivers, deviations, anomalies and alerts, leading to recommendations for Space Segment-level decisions;
- supporting Galileo Launch Services procurement, including additional Launch Services procurement actions, preparation of tender data packages, evaluation of offers and negotiations with stakeholders leading to contract award;
- actively supporting early identification of problem areas and participating in their resolution;
- participating in the conduct of meetings and reviews, including secretariat functions as applicable, in areas relating to Launch Services;
- supporting launcher flight performance tracking and anomaly analysis;
- reporting regularly to the Head of the Galileo Space Segment Management Office;
- you will also be responsible for identifying, assessing, managing and reporting the health and safety risks in your area of responsibility.
In performing these duties, you must ensure:
- close coordination with the Galileo FOC Satellite Management Service for the dedicated specialised technical support provided by the FOC satellite team to perform the assigned tasks;
- close coordination with the Galileo G2A and G2B Management Services for the dedicated specialised technical support provided by the G2 satellite team to perform the assigned tasks;
- close coordination with other FOC satellite functions, such as PA, PMSO, Security and Contracts, and with other Galileo areas, including System, Operations and other Segments, as appropriate to maximise efficiency in executing the project.
Technical competencies
Behavioural competencies
Result Orientation
Operational Efficiency
Fostering Cooperation
Relationship Management
Continuous Improvement
Forward Thinking
Education
A master’s degree in an engineering discipline is required for this post.
Additional requirements
You should have at least 15 years of experience in the satellite domain, in particular in the area of the overall launcher-to-satellite mission integration process, including launch campaign preparation and execution.
Knowledge of ESA and industrial development, verification and procurement processes is an asset for this position.
You should, in addition, have:
• the potential to manage individuals or a team in a project setting;
• the ability to organise individual and team 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;
• a 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 is an asset, as is international experience, i.e. outside your home country, as well as experience in diverse functional areas relevant to ESA activities.
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.
Applicants must be eligible for security clearance by their national security administrations.
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.
