Workplace:
Noordwijk, NL
Location
ESTEC, Noordwijk, Netherlands
Lead Space Segment Engineer for the Aeolus-2 satellite in the meteorological programmes of the Earth Observation Projects Department, Directorate of Earth Observation Programmes.
Aeolus-2 is planned as an operational follow-on to the successful Aeolus Earth Explorer mission, in collaboration with EUMETSAT, for a series of two satellites. The primary payload for Aeolus-2 is a Doppler wind lidar designed to measure atmospheric winds through the measurement of Doppler shifts in the backscatter of emitted laser light from molecules and aerosols in the atmosphere. In addition, a radio occultation instrument is planned to be embarked.
The Aeolus-2 programme was approved at the ESA Council meeting at ministerial level in November 2022. Phase A2/B1 activities have been completed and the preparation for the Phase B2/C/D/E procurement is now actively ongoing. In parallel, various technology pre-development activities are also under way.
You will report to the Aeolus-2 Engineering and AIT Manager and will support the various ongoing pre-developments and the setup of the Phase B2/C/D/E procurement activities. You will then support the Aeolus-2 mission for the space segment engineering aspects during the programme development phases (B2/C/D/E), with a specific emphasis on the follow-up and coordination of the mechanical, thermal and propulsion aspects, covering both platform and payloads.
Your main tasks and responsibilities will include:
In carrying out these tasks, you will coordinate closely with other Aeolus-2 Project Team members with support from the Directorates of Earth Observation Programmes and Technology, Engineering and Quality.
Result Orientation
Operational Efficiency
Fostering Cooperation
Relationship Management
Continuous Improvement
Forward Thinking
For more information, please refer to ESA Core Behavioural Competencies guidebook
A master’s degree in mechanical engineering, space engineering or a related field is required for this post.
You should also have:
Experience in satellite development with optical payloads is an asset.
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 contact.human.resources@esa.int.
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.
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.