Space Segment Engineer

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

We welcome applications from all candidates who meet the following eligibility criteria, on the closing date for application:

1. Have a level of education which corresponds to completed university studies of at least three years attested by a diploma
2. Have appropriate professional experience of at least three years after having obtained the required diploma
3. Be a national of a Member State of the European Union, Iceland, Norway or Switzerland      
4. Be entitled to their full rights as citizen
5. Have fulfilled any obligations imposed by the applicable laws concerning military service
6. Meet the character requirements for the duties involved
7. Have a thorough knowledge (minimum C1 level) of one of the languages of the European Union and a satisfactory knowledge (minimum B2 level) of another language of the European Union
8. Be physically fit to perform the duties linked to the post

SELECTION CRITERIA

Professional experience and expertise

1. University degree in a relevant field (e.g. engineering, informatics, exact sciences);
2. Experience in system engineering tasks in relation to satellites, launch systems and/or launch services;
3. Experience in space system exploitation (e.g. operations and service provision to users) preferably in a complex environment;
4. Experience in the technical management of procurement contracts with the industry and/or subcontractors;
5. Excellent command of both written and spoken English;

Required competencies

6. Motivation for the post;
7. Effective communication;
8. Result orientation, prioritising and organising;
9. Transversal collaboration and working in teams;
10. Flexibility and adaptability.