Spaceport Infrastructure Project Lead
Job Description
Job Posting Organization:
The European Space Agency (ESA) is an intergovernmental organization dedicated to the exploration of space. Established in 1975, ESA has grown to include 22 member states and employs over 2,200 staff members. The agency operates across multiple countries, focusing on various aspects of space exploration, including Earth observation, human spaceflight, and satellite navigation. ESA's mission is to shape the development of Europe's space capability and ensure that investment in space continues to deliver benefits to the citizens of Europe and the world.
Job Overview:
The Spaceport Infrastructure Project Lead will play a crucial role in supporting the European Space Agency's responsibilities related to the spaceport located in French Guiana. This position is vital as the spaceport undergoes significant transformation, evolving from a single launch service operator to a more diverse and competitive ecosystem. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing a portfolio of ground segment activities aimed at maintaining and modernizing the infrastructure at the spaceport. This includes acting as the technical interface with various stakeholders, ensuring compliance with operational standards, and contributing to the long-term evolution of the spaceport infrastructure. The role requires a proactive approach to managing infrastructure projects, ensuring that they align with ESA's objectives for safety, reliability, and operational excellence.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities of the Spaceport Infrastructure Project Lead include: supporting the development and deployment of infrastructure upgrade and modernization projects; recommending investments and contributing to the Europeanization of the spaceport; coordinating infrastructure-related activities with CNES, industrial operators, and launch service providers; ensuring compliance with ESA industrial policy requirements; managing technical interfaces among multiple stakeholders; monitoring the technical and operational status of Range and Launch Complex infrastructure; overseeing preventive and corrective maintenance activities; following up on contracts, budgets, schedules, and deliverables associated with infrastructure work; and liaising with the Head of the Directorate Representation in Kourou on relevant matters.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a master's degree in a relevant domain and have at least 5 years of relevant professional experience. The ideal candidate should demonstrate strong leadership capabilities, excellent relationship management and communication skills, and the ability to drive team performance. Additionally, candidates should have a proven track record in managing complex engineering projects, particularly within the space industry or space agencies, and possess the ability to perform financial assessments related to infrastructure decisions.
Educational Background:
A master's degree in a relevant field is required for this position. This educational background should provide the necessary theoretical knowledge and practical skills to manage complex engineering projects effectively.
Experience:
Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience, particularly in managing complex engineering projects within the space industry or related fields. Experience in ground segment systems, including design, development, integration, testing, qualification, and maintenance, is highly desirable. Familiarity with launcher and payload preparation activities is also beneficial.
Languages:
The working languages of the European Space Agency are English and French. A good knowledge of one of these languages is mandatory, while knowledge of another Member State language would be considered an asset.
Additional Notes:
The position is a four-year appointment, extendable to indefinite, and is subject to rotation. The successful candidate must be eligible to access information and technology subject to European or US export control and sanctions regulations. The recruitment process may include selection tests, and successful candidates will undergo basic screening before appointment. ESA is committed to diversity and inclusiveness in its workforce and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.
The European Space Agency (ESA) is an intergovernmental organization dedicated to the exploration of space. Established in 1975, ESA has grown to include 22 member states and employs over 2,200 staff members. The agency operates across multiple countries, focusing on various aspects of space exploration, including Earth observation, human spaceflight, and satellite navigation. ESA's mission is to shape the development of Europe's space capability and ensure that investment in space continues to deliver benefits to the citizens of Europe and the world.
Job Overview:
The Spaceport Infrastructure Project Lead will play a crucial role in supporting the European Space Agency's responsibilities related to the spaceport located in French Guiana. This position is vital as the spaceport undergoes significant transformation, evolving from a single launch service operator to a more diverse and competitive ecosystem. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing a portfolio of ground segment activities aimed at maintaining and modernizing the infrastructure at the spaceport. This includes acting as the technical interface with various stakeholders, ensuring compliance with operational standards, and contributing to the long-term evolution of the spaceport infrastructure. The role requires a proactive approach to managing infrastructure projects, ensuring that they align with ESA's objectives for safety, reliability, and operational excellence.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities of the Spaceport Infrastructure Project Lead include: supporting the development and deployment of infrastructure upgrade and modernization projects; recommending investments and contributing to the Europeanization of the spaceport; coordinating infrastructure-related activities with CNES, industrial operators, and launch service providers; ensuring compliance with ESA industrial policy requirements; managing technical interfaces among multiple stakeholders; monitoring the technical and operational status of Range and Launch Complex infrastructure; overseeing preventive and corrective maintenance activities; following up on contracts, budgets, schedules, and deliverables associated with infrastructure work; and liaising with the Head of the Directorate Representation in Kourou on relevant matters.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a master's degree in a relevant domain and have at least 5 years of relevant professional experience. The ideal candidate should demonstrate strong leadership capabilities, excellent relationship management and communication skills, and the ability to drive team performance. Additionally, candidates should have a proven track record in managing complex engineering projects, particularly within the space industry or space agencies, and possess the ability to perform financial assessments related to infrastructure decisions.
Educational Background:
A master's degree in a relevant field is required for this position. This educational background should provide the necessary theoretical knowledge and practical skills to manage complex engineering projects effectively.
Experience:
Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience, particularly in managing complex engineering projects within the space industry or related fields. Experience in ground segment systems, including design, development, integration, testing, qualification, and maintenance, is highly desirable. Familiarity with launcher and payload preparation activities is also beneficial.
Languages:
The working languages of the European Space Agency are English and French. A good knowledge of one of these languages is mandatory, while knowledge of another Member State language would be considered an asset.
Additional Notes:
The position is a four-year appointment, extendable to indefinite, and is subject to rotation. The successful candidate must be eligible to access information and technology subject to European or US export control and sanctions regulations. The recruitment process may include selection tests, and successful candidates will undergo basic screening before appointment. ESA is committed to diversity and inclusiveness in its workforce and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.
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