Space Surveillance and Tracking (SST) Team Leader

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 attested by a diploma when the normal period of university education is four years or more
   OR
   A level of education which corresponds to completed university studies attested by a diploma and at least one year of appropriate professional experience when the normal period of university education is three years
2. In addition to the above, appropriate professional experience of at least twelve years after obtaining 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 a 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. Experience in SST landscape at the European level or in similar international space initiatives or experience in space governmental/dual (civil/military) systems;
2. Experience in leading operational and technical teams;
3. Experience in developing and operating technical services with a strong focus on user needs;
4. Experience in full project management cycle, including procurement, budget and contract management;
5. Excellent command of both written and spoken English;

Required competencies 

6. Motivation for the post;
7. Effective communication;
8. Analytical thinking and problem solving;
9. Collaborative leadership and ability to empower others;
10. Strategic thinking and planning.