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<p></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p>Intern in the Software &amp; Artificial Intelligence Team, XR-Lab
</p></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Job Requisition ID: </b>20702
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Date Posted: </b>1 July 2026
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Closing Date: </b>29 July 2026 23:59 CET/CEST
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Publication: </b>External Only
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Type of Appointment</b><b>: </b>Intern
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Directorate: </b>Human and Robotic Exploration
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Workplace:
</b>Porz-Wahn, DE<br>
</div></div></div></div><div></div><div><div><div><div><div><b>Location</b></div>
<div>
EAC, Porz-Wahn, Germany</div><div><div><div><div><b>
Our team and mission</b></div>
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Within the XR-Lab, you will work on advanced extended reality applications for astronaut support, onboard operations, and space exploration preparation. The team develops and evaluates immersive tools that can support crew training, operational assistance, procedure execution, human-system interaction, and mission concept development across a wide range of human spaceflight scenarios.</div><br>
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This internship is focused on preliminary work for projects using some Meta Quest 3 headsets onboard the International Space Station. In this context, the work combines extended reality development with machine learning techniques to improve interaction, perception, environment understanding, data interpretation, or context-aware assistance in constrained operational environments. The work may involve prototyping, testing, and refining methods that can increase robustness and usability for astronaut applications.</div><br>
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You will collaborate closely with engineers and researchers in the XR-Lab and contribute to ongoing developments that connect software engineering, human-centred design, and applied space technology. The internship offers exposure to both practical implementation and experimentation, with opportunities to support the maturation of tools that are relevant to prepare future operational and research use cases.</div><br>
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Candidates interested are encouraged to visit the ESA website: http://www.esa.int</div></div></div><div><div><div><b>
Field(s) of activity for the internship</b></div>
</div><div><div><b>
Topic of the internship: XR and Machine Learning for Onboard Meta Quest 3 Applications on the International Space Station</b></div><br>
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You will contribute to the development of extended reality applications and supporting software for projects involving Meta Quest 3 headsets used onboard the International Space Station. Your work will focus on combining immersive application development with machine learning methods to explore new capabilities for onboard assistance, interaction, data interpretation, and experimental operational concepts.</div><br>
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You will help design, prototype, implement, and evaluate software components in close collaboration with the team. Depending on the project needs, this may include real-time interaction features, sensor or data processing pipelines, computer vision based functions, or software tooling that supports experimentation and validation. You will contribute to technical trade-offs, implementation work, and iterative testing of candidate solutions in a demanding applied environment.</div><br>
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Through this internship, you will gain experience in extended reality development for space applications, applied machine learning in operational contexts, and collaborative engineering within a multidisciplinary team. You will also develop an understanding of how immersive technologies must be adapted, validated, and matured for use in constrained and safety-relevant environments.</div></div></div><div><div><div><b>
Behavioural competencies</b></div>
</div><div><div>
Result Orientation<br>
Operational Efficiency<br>
Fostering Cooperation<br>
Relationship Management<br>
Continuous Improvement<br>
Forward Thinking</div><br>
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<div>For more information, please refer to ESA Core Behavioural Competencies guidebook</div>
</div></div><div><div><div><b>
Education</b></div>
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You must be a university student, preferably studying at master&rsquo;s level. In addition, you must be able to prove that you will be enrolled at your University for the entire duration of the internship.</div>
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Additional requirements</b></div>
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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 ESA Member State language is an asset.</div>
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During the interview, your motivation for applying to this role will be explored.</div><br>
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Essential Skills:</b></div><br>
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<ul>
<li>proven background in Unreal Engine or Unity Engine development;</li>
<li>intermediate C++ and/or intermediate Python proficiency;</li>
<li>interest in extended reality development and machine learning applications;</li>
<li>familiarity with version control and collaborative software engineering practices.</li></ul><br>
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Desirable Skills:</b></div><br>
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<ul>
<li>knowledge of computer vision, Bayesian theory, or signal processing;</li>
<li>experience with prototyping, experimentation, or technical evaluation of interactive systems.</li>
</ul></div></div></div><div><b>
Diversity, Equity and Inclusiveness</b><br>
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, religious beliefs, age, disability or other characteristics.</div>
<div>
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.</div><br>
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Important Information and Disclaimer</b><br>
During the recruitment process, the Agency may request applicants to undergo selection tests.</div>
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Applicants must be eligible to access information, technology, and hardware which is subject to European or US export control and sanctions regulations.</div>
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The information published on ESA&rsquo;s careers website regarding internship conditions is correct at the time of publication. It is not intended to be exhaustive and may not address all questions you would have.</div><br>
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Nationality</b></div>
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Please note that applications are only considered from nationals of one of the following States: Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom.</div>
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Intern in the Software & Artificial Intelligence Team, XR-Lab

<p></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p>Junior Professional in Future PNT Missions and Demonstrators
</p></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Job Requisition ID: </b>20721
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Date Posted: </b>30 June 2026
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Closing Date: </b>28 July 2026 23:59 CET/CEST
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Publication: </b>Internal &amp; External
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Type of Appointment</b><b>: </b>Junior Professional
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Directorate: </b>Resilience, Navigation and Connectivity
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Workplace:
</b>Noordwijk, NL
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Grade Band</b><b>: </b>A1 - A1<br>
</div></div></div></div><div></div><div><div><div><div><div>This post is part of ESA&rsquo;s Junior Professional Programme. We are looking for enthusiastic candidates with up to 3 years of relevant professional experience after their Master's degree to join ESA for a four-year assignment. During this time, you will be actively working and learning on the job and will benefit from valuable mobility and developmental opportunities that will prepare you for a successful career at ESA. Subject to performance, it is therefore the intention to offer you an indefinite contract which will start at the end of the four years.</div><br>
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Recruitment will take place at the A1 grade on the Coordinated Organisations&rsquo; salary scale. At the end of the fourth year and if you are offered an indefinite contract at the end of your Junior Professional assignment, you will be upgraded to the A2 grade.<br>
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<b>Location</b><br>
ESTEC, Noordwijk, Netherlands or other site, as required.</div>
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Developmental assignments form an integral part of the Junior Professional Programme and may entail a temporary relocation to another ESA establishment or other location.</div><div><div><div><div><b>
Description</b></div>
</div><div><div>
Junior Professional in Future PNT Missions and Demonstrators in the Future Programmes Office, Future Missions Department, Directorate of Resilience, Navigation and Communications.</div><br>
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The Future Programmes Office is responsible for the preparation of future navigation programmes, missions and demonstrators, including research, development and innovation initiatives, early-phase mission studies, technology pre-developments and cross-directorate coordination of advanced navigation technologies and concepts.</div><br>
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Within this framework, the Future Programmes Office leads activities that support the preparation of future positioning, navigation and timing (PNT) demonstrator missions. These activities aim to identify, assess and bring to maturity innovative system concepts and emerging technologies with the potential to enhance future European PNT capabilities for Earth orbit, lunar and deep space applications. They include Phase 0/A/B1 studies and related technical activities addressing topics such as quantum-enabled navigation and timing, artificial intelligence-/machin learning-enabled system enhancements, advanced and fully digital payloads, reconfigurable architectures, resilient PNT services and future navigation architectures.</div><br>
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This position offers an opportunity to contribute to early-phase mission preparation at the interface between system engineering, technology innovation and programme development. It is particularly relevant to the Agency&rsquo;s future competency needs, including the practical integration of emerging technologies into mission concepts and demonstrators. The position also contributes to market intelligence and innovation scouting activities, supporting ESA&rsquo;s awareness of future technology trends, industrial capabilities and research developments in Europe and beyond.</div><br>
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We are looking for a motivated and dynamic Junior Professional to support activities relating to the preparation of future PNT missions and demonstrators. You will contribute to system studies, technology assessments, documentation preparation, industrial and research interactions, and the identification of promising concepts that may support future in-orbit demonstration missions.</div><br>
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The ideal candidate has a strong technical background, an interest in space systems and navigation, and curiosity about emerging technologies and their practical implementation. You should be motivated to work in a multidisciplinary environment and to support feasibility studies, early design concepts, technology assessments and innovation activities in close cooperation with ESA experts, industry, academia and institutional stakeholders.</div></div></div><div><div><div><b>
Duties</b></div>
</div><div><div>
The Junior Professional in Future PNT Missions and Demonstrators will report to the Head of the Future Programmes Office and will support the Future Missions Department in preparing future PNT demonstrator missions and related research, development and innovation activities.</div><br>
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You will support the preparation and follow-up of Phase 0/A/B1 activities for future PNT demonstrators. This will include contributing to the consolidation of mission and system concepts, supporting technology assessments, monitoring relevant industrial and research developments, and preparing technical documentation and summaries for internal and external stakeholders.</div><br>
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Your tasks and responsibilities will include:</div>
<ul>
<li>supporting Phase 0/A/B1 studies and related technical activities for future PNT demonstrators;</li>
<li>contributing to the identification and assessment of emerging technologies relevant to future PNT systems, including quantum technologies, AI/ML techniques, autonomous systems and advanced digital payload architectures;</li>
<li>supporting system studies, feasibility analyses and trade-off assessments for future PNT mission concepts and technology demonstrators;</li>
<li>performing technology scouting, market intelligence and literature reviews relating to future navigation trends, industrial capabilities and research developments;</li>
<li>contributing to the preparation of technical documentation, workplans, statements of work, procurement inputs, presentations and executive summaries;</li>
<li>supporting the organisation and follow-up of internal reviews, workshops, brainstorming sessions and exchanges with industry, academia and institutional stakeholders;</li>
<li>collaborating with multidisciplinary ESA teams, including system engineers, payload specialists, AI/ML and quantum technology experts, to support the integration of new technologies into mission and system concepts.</li></ul><br>
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As you gain experience, you may also become involved in:</div>
<ul>
<li>supporting the definition of technology development roadmaps and validation approaches for future PNT demonstrators;</li>
<li>contributing to the preparation of future workplan updates and calls for ideas relating to new PNT mission concepts;</li>
<li>supporting coordination with ESA programmes and directorates addressing related technology areas, such as telecommunications, exploration, Earth observation, technology development and digital engineering;</li>
<li>engaging with external partners, including industry, universities, research organisations and start-ups, to explore collaboration opportunities and emerging innovation areas;</li>
<li>supporting the assessment of how emerging technologies can contribute to future European autonomy, resilience and competitiveness in PNT.</li></ul><br>
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Your duties may also include supporting other activities within your field of competence.</div></div></div><div><div><div><b>
Development programme</b></div>
</div><div><div>
In addition to your daily work, you will take part in an extensive learning and development programme. From day one, you will learn on the job and benefit from tailored development opportunities, including participation in technical and key skills training courses.</div><br>
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Furthermore, there is a mobility component to the Junior Professional Programme that can be either an internal rotation to another team within ESA, an external secondment outside of ESA or a combination of both. Internal rotations aim to boost your professional experience and knowledge of the European Space Agency, whereas external secondments aim to boost your professional experience and knowledge of the European space sector.</div><br>
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Potential mobility opportunities may include an internal rotation within another ESA team working on related technology or mission preparation activities, such as Navigation Innovation and Support Programme (NAVISP), telecommunications payloads, exploration navigation, technology development, digital engineering, AI/ML, quantum technologies or advanced system studies. An external secondment with a relevant European industrial, institutional or research organisation active in future PNT systems, emerging navigation technologies, AI/ML, digital payloads, quantum technologies or space mission innovation may also be considered. The objective would be to broaden your understanding of the European PNT ecosystem and to bring new knowledge, relationships and perspectives back to ESA.</div><br>
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This programme represents a significant investment by ESA in your personal and professional development and is designed to provide you with the required knowledge and skills for a career at ESA. You can expect to be given many opportunities to develop your professional experience and competencies, to learn from ESA experts and to contribute to ESA activities.</div></div></div><div><div><div><b>
Technical competencies</b></div>
</div><div><div>General technical background in space systems engineering, navigation systems, telecommunications, signal processing, aerospace engineering, physics or a related technical domain.</div><div>
Understanding of PNT systems, including GNSS and/or complementary PNT technologies.</div><div>
Awareness of emerging technologies relevant to future space systems, such as quantum technologies, AI/ML, autonomous systems, advanced digital payloads, reconfigurable systems or onboard processing.</div><div>
Understanding of early-phase mission studies, feasibility analysis, system trade-offs and technology maturation processes.</div><div>
Awareness of R&amp;D trends and the European industrial and research landscape relevant to future PNT systems.</div><div>
Ability to perform technology scouting, undertake market intelligence and literature reviews and synthesise technical information.</div><div>
Ability to contribute to technical documentation, presentations, study reports, workplans and procurement preparation material.</div><div>
Project support experience in a relevant technical or research domain would be an asset.</div><div>
Experience in a multidisciplinary environment involving industry, academia, research institutes or institutional stakeholders would be an asset.</div></div></div><div><div><div><b>
Behavioural competencies</b></div>
</div><div><div>
Result Orientation<br>
Operational Efficiency<br>
Fostering Cooperation<br>
Relationship Management<br>
Continuous Improvement<br>
Forward Thinking</div>
<div>For more information, please refer to ESA Core Behavioural Competencies guidebook</div>
</div></div><div><div><div><b>
Education and professional experience</b></div>
</div><div><div>
A master&rsquo;s degree is required for this post with up to three years of professional experience.</div>
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A PhD, or research experience in a relevant domain, such as navigation systems, quantum technologies, AI/ML, signal processing, digital payloads, autonomous systems or space systems engineering, will be considered an asset</div></div></div><div><div><div><b>
Additional requirements</b></div>
</div><div><div>
In addition, you should have:</div>
<ul>
<li>an interest in future space systems, innovation and emerging technologies;</li>
<li>an interest in PNT systems, including satellite navigation and complementary PNT concepts;</li>
<li>strong analytical, organisational and reporting skills;</li>
<li>the ability to work in a multidisciplinary and multicultural environment, both independently and as part of a team;</li>
<li>good communication skills and the ability to present complex technical topics clearly, both orally and in writing;</li>
<li>curiosity, initiative and motivation to explore new technical domains and contribute to early-phase mission preparation.</li>
</ul></div></div></div><div><b>
Diversity, Equity and Inclusiveness</b><br>
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, religious beliefs, age, disability or other characteristics.</div>
<div>
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.<br>
<br>
<b>Important Information and Disclaimer</b></div>
<div>
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.</div>
<div>
The information published on ESA&rsquo;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.</div><br>
<div></div>
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Nationality and Languages</b><br>
Please note that applications are only considered from nationals of one of the following States: Austria, Belgium, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and Canada, Cyprus, Latvia, Lithuania and Slovakia.</div>
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According to the ESA Convention, staff shall be recruited on the basis of their qualifications, taking into account an adequate distribution of posts among nationals of the Member States.</div>
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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.</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p>

Junior Professional in Future PNT Missions and Demonstrators

<p></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p>Junior Professional in Resilient and Secure Ground Operations Services
</p></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Job Requisition ID: </b>20692
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Date Posted: </b>30 June 2026
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Closing Date: </b>28 July 2026 23:59 CET/CEST
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Publication: </b>Internal &amp; External
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Type of Appointment</b><b>: </b>Junior Professional
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Directorate: </b>Operations
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Workplace:
</b>Darmstadt, DE
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Grade Band</b><b>: </b>A1 - A1<br>
</div></div></div></div><div></div><div><div><div><div><div>This post is part of ESA&rsquo;s Junior Professional Programme. We are looking for enthusiastic candidates with up to 3 years of relevant professional experience after their Master's degree to join ESA for a four-year assignment. During this time, you will be actively working and learning on the job and will benefit from valuable mobility and developmental opportunities that will prepare you for a successful career at ESA. Subject to performance, it is therefore the intention to offer you an indefinite contract which will start at the end of the four years.</div><br>
<div></div>
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Recruitment will take place at the A1 grade on the Coordinated Organisations&rsquo; salary scale. At the end of the fourth year and if you are offered an indefinite contract at the end of your Junior Professional assignment, you will be upgraded to the A2 grade.<br>
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<b>Location</b><br>
ESOC, Darmstadt, Germany</div>
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Developmental assignments form an integral part of the Junior Professional Programme and may entail a temporary relocation to another ESA establishment or other location.</div><div><div><div><div><b>
Description</b></div>
</div><div><div>
Junior Professional in Resilient and Secure Ground Operations Services. If selected for this position, you will report to the Head of the Mission Operations IT (MOI-IT) and Operations Control Centre (OCC) Section in the Ground Facilities Operations Division, Mission Operations Department, Directorate of Operations.</div><br>
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The unit is responsible for the coordination and end-to-end provision of services and facilities to all users of the mission operations infrastructure, which consists of the following elements that support routine spacecraft operations and launches:</div>
<ul>
<li>The Operations Control Centre deployed at ESOC and in the ESA network of ground stations, such as data centres, or dedicated and main control rooms;</li>
<li>Mission Operations Infrastructure IT services and facilities, such as managed IT services, cybersecurity operations, local and wide area networks, or platform services.</li></ul><br>
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You will work under the functional guidance of senior staff responsible for cybersecurity, operations resilience, and satellite telemetry, tracking and command (TT&amp;C) services. In the context of system accreditation and system certification, you will interface with the ESA Security Office, as required.</div><br>
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Within the context of ESA&rsquo;s ESTRACK TT&amp;C services to third-party customers and partners, you will help improve the dependability and resilience of ground operations services by applying methods drawn from the complementary fields of site-reliability engineering (SRE) and cybersecurity. In doing so, you will support ESA&rsquo;s ability to continue service delivery in the presence of disruptions and to reduce recovery times following operational incidents.</div><br>
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As a Junior Professional, you will support this transformation by promoting SRE and cyber security best practices across the ground operations environments, while gaining hands-on experience in operational contexts and working closely with experienced engineers and stakeholders.</div></div></div><div><div><div><b>
Duties</b></div>
</div><div><div>
During your first year, you will work closely with experienced engineers to enhance the resilience and cybersecurity of TT&amp;C services delivered by ESA to external entities, both commercial and institutional.</div><br>
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By the end of the first year, you will be expected to:</div>
<ul>
<li>analyse aspects of solution architecture and operational behaviour of the selected services, identifying cybersecurity and resilience risks based on a systematic assessment of cyber threats and potential systemic failures;</li>
<li>contribute to the refinement of service reliability and cybersecurity objectives, availability expectations and recovery targets appropriate for mission operations;</li>
<li>propose candidate enhancements to the target architecture to strengthen the overall security and reliability posture, such as applying automation-based solutions to replace repetitive manual activities, including system provisioning, configuration enforcement or operating system upgrades;</li>
<li>support improved observability and recoverability by refining procedures with the Cybersecurity Operations Centre at ESOC, including monitoring of signals, recovery workflows and rollback mechanisms;</li>
<li>support controlled security and reliability testing, such as safe disruption or incident simulations in non-operational environments, to validate assumptions and improve recovery readiness;</li>
<li>produce and maintain integrated, version-controlled documentation that accurately reflects the design, operation and recovery processes of the services.</li></ul><br>
<div><br>
Clear goals, success criteria and milestones for this first-year assignment will be defined prior to your start, ensuring a structured and successful introduction to the role.</div></div></div><div><div><div><b>
Development programme</b></div>
</div><div><div>
In addition to your daily work, you will take part in an extensive learning and development programme. From day one, you will learn on the job and benefit from tailored development opportunities, including participation in technical and key skills training courses.</div><br>
<div></div>
<div>
Furthermore, there is a mobility component to the Junior Professional Programme that can be either an internal rotation to another team within ESA, an external secondment outside of ESA or a combination of both. Internal rotations aim to boost your professional experience and knowledge of the European Space Agency, whereas external secondments aim to boost your professional experience and knowledge of the European space sector.</div><br>
<div></div>
<div>
Given ESA&rsquo;s diverse activities, you will find many opportunities for internal rotation. You may venture into observing flight operations, cybersecurity, space safety, participating in technology study programs, or decide to apply your skills to another IT or OT system at ESA (such as antenna stations).</div>
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You will also experience the excitement of working with mission control teams in the preparation of the ground infrastructure for a satellite launch, by supporting the Ground Operations Manager or the MOI-IT/OCC Team.</div><br>
<div></div>
<div>
This programme represents a significant investment by ESA in your personal and professional development and is designed to provide you with the required knowledge and skills for a career at ESA. You can expect to be given many opportunities to develop your professional experience and competencies, to learn from ESA experts and to contribute to ESA activities.</div></div></div><div><div><div><b>
Technical competencies</b></div>
</div><div><div>Foundational knowledge of, or a strong interest in service reliability, availability, recovery</div><div>
Foundational knowledge of, or a strong interest in cybersecurity principles in operational contexts</div><div>
Foundational knowledge of, or a strong interest in monitoring, observability, incident analysis</div><div>
Foundational knowledge of, or a strong interest in automation and configuration management</div><div>
Foundational knowledge of, or a strong interest in Linux systems</div><div>
Foundational knowledge of, or a strong interest in satellite ground segment architecture</div><div>
Foundational knowledge of, or a strong interest in TT&amp;C services and standards</div><div>
Foundational knowledge of, or a strong interest in open‑source tooling</div></div></div><div><div><div><b>
Behavioural competencies</b></div>
</div><div><div>
Result Orientation<br>
Operational Efficiency<br>
Fostering Cooperation<br>
Relationship Management<br>
Continuous Improvement<br>
Forward Thinking</div><br>
<div></div>
<div>
For more information, please refer to ESA Core Behavioural Competencies guidebook</div></div></div><div><div><div><b>
Education and professional experience</b></div>
</div><div><div>
A master&rsquo;s degree in engineering or computer science (e.g. computer science, software engineering, systems engineering, information technology, cybersecurity or another closely related discipline) is required for this post with up to three years of professional experience.</div></div></div><div><div><div><b>
Additional requirements</b></div>
</div><div><div>
Competencies and several years of working experience in a subset of the following areas would be an asset.</div>
<ul>
<li>Early professional or academic experience in operations, cybersecurity, DevOps or reliability oriented engineering roles</li>
<li>Interest in applying software engineering methods to operational and infrastructure problems</li>
<li>Ability to work in a multicultural environment, independently and as part of a team</li>
<li>Very good command of English, with the ability to produce clear and concise technical documentation.</li>
</ul></div></div></div><div><b>
Diversity, Equity and Inclusiveness</b><br>
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, religious beliefs, age, disability or other characteristics.</div>
<div>
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.<br>
<br>
<b>Important Information and Disclaimer</b><br>
Applicants must be eligible to access information, technology, and hardware which is subject to European or US export control and sanctions regulations.</div>
<div>
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.</div>
<div>
The information published on ESA&rsquo;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.</div>
<div><b>
Nationality and Languages</b><br>
Please note that applications are only considered from nationals of one of the following States: Austria, Belgium, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and Canada, Cyprus, Latvia, Lithuania and Slovakia.</div>
<div>
According to the ESA Convention, staff shall be recruited on the basis of their qualifications, taking into account an adequate distribution of posts among nationals of the Member States.</div>
<div>
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.</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p>

Junior Professional in Resilient and Secure Ground Operations Services

<p></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p>Copernicus Sentinel-2 NG Lead Instrument End-to-End Data Chain Engineer
</p></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Job Requisition ID: </b>20677
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Date Posted: </b>24 June 2026
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Closing Date: </b>15 July 2026 23:59 CET/CEST
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Publication: </b>Internal &amp; External
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Type of Appointment</b><b>: </b>Fixed-Term
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Directorate: </b>Earth Observation Programmes
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Workplace:
</b>Noordwijk, NL
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Grade Band</b><b>: </b>A2 - A4<br>
</div></div></div></div><div></div><div><div><div><div><div>This is a <b>fixed-term appointment</b> with an initial duration of 4 years. Depending upon performance and organisational needs, the appointment may be extended up to a possible maximum duration of 8 years.</div><br>
<div></div>
<div><b>
Location</b><br>
ESTEC, Noordwijk, Netherlands</div><div><div><div><div><b>
Description</b></div>
</div><div><div>
Copernicus Sentinel-2 NG Lead Instrument End-to-End Data Chain Engineer in the Payload Management Section, Copernicus S2 and S2 Next Generation Project, Copernicus Space Segment Programme, Projects Department, Directorate of Earth Observation Programmes.</div><br>
<div></div>
<div>
The Sentinel-2 Next Generation (S2 NG) mission will ensure enhanced continuity of the Copernicus Sentinel-2 first-generation measurements into the 2030s. The project has completed its Phase A/B1 and is entering the Phase B2/C/D implementation phase.</div><div><br>
In that context, you will serve as Lead Instrument End-to-End Data Chain Engineer for the Copernicus S2 NG mission.<br>
You will report to the S2 NG Payload Manager for all technical and programmatic matters and will work within the relevant project team.<br>
You will be responsible for the procurement and timely delivery of the S2 NG instrument data chain subsystems, including the front-end electronics, data processing units and instrument control unit, during Phase B2/C/D/E1.<br>
You will work in close cooperation with other engineers within the S2NG project and will coordinate specialised technical support from the Directorate of Technology, Engineering and Quality (D/TEC).<br>
You will also support additional Copernicus projects featuring optical instruments, such as LSTM and/or CHIME.</div></div></div><div><div><div><b>
Duties</b></div>
</div><div><div>
Under the supervision of the Payload Manager, you will bear technical responsibility for the delivery of the end-to-end data chain subsystems of the overall S2 NG optical instrument.</div><div><br>
Your responsibilities will include the supervision of the design, development, manufacturing, integration, verification, test and characterisation of the instrument end-to-end data chain elements. These encompass analogue-to-digital converters, high-speed memories and optical/electrical interconnects, advanced digital processing architectures implementing complex, high-throughput, real-time image data pre-processing and reduction functions, and instrument control electronics.</div><div><br>
As part of the project team, you will cooperate with the other elements of the system, supported as required by experts from D/TEC, in the relevant engineering domains.</div><br>
<div></div>
<div>
Your main tasks and responsibilities will include:</div>
<ul>
<li>managing the industrial activities by supervising the specification, design, procurement, development and verification/acceptance of instrument end-to-end data chain hardware and software, including coordination across functional teams and end-user organisations/operators throughout the project lifetime, from the procurement tender to in-flight commissioning;</li>
<li>leading the instrument end-to-end data chain requirements and speciﬁcations, technical budgets, design drivers, architectural trade-offs, internal and external payload interfaces, spacecraft-level payload performance and operational concepts relating for example to instrument modes, commanding and synchronisation, including their consistency with the mission requirements, speciﬁcations and technical budgets;</li>
<li>monitoring the industrial progress and design evolution at instrument data chain subsystem and equipment levels, ensuring it remains consistent with the technical and programmatic requirements;</li>
<li>monitoring the instrument end-to-end data chain and relevant technology development roadmaps as necessary;</li>
<li>monitoring the industrial verification activities to ensure proper verification, including resolving non-conformances and supporting the assessment of deviations and waivers;</li>
<li>providing regular reporting to project management and identifying technical risk areas, proposing and monitoring mitigation measures;</li>
<li>contributing to the management of the schedule and proposing schedule optimisation and risk mitigation actions;</li>
<li>coordinating the instrument end-to-end data chain AIV activities and supporting the spacecraft AIV activities, including validation of instrument operational modes and control functions, the preparation of the launch campaign and the in-orbit commissioning of the instrument;</li>
<li>delegated responsibility from project and/or payload management on programmatic aspects as necessary;</li>
<li>leading a team of engineers and specialised engineering support from D/TEC and the Directorate of Operations (D/OPS).</li></ul><br>
<div></div>
<div>
You will also support additional Copernicus optical projects by contributing to a subset of the activities and responsibilities outlined above.</div></div></div><div><div><div><b>
Technical competencies</b></div>
</div><div><div>Multidisciplinary technical knowledge and experience in your area of responsibility, in particular in relation to end-to-end data chain subsystems</div><div>
Knowledge of and experience in the design, development, integration, verification, characterisation and testing of high-performance onboard data acquisition, processing and control systems for optical space-borne instruments</div><div>
Experience of managing technical interfaces between subsystems within ESA project team environment or with the industrial consortium</div><div>
Knowledge of and experience in project risk management processes, industrial costs and schedule aspects</div><div>
Knowledge of and experience in space system development and engineering and product assurance standards</div></div></div><div><div><div><b>
Behavioural competencies</b></div>
</div><div><div>
Result Orientation<br>
Operational Efficiency<br>
Fostering Cooperation<br>
Relationship Management<br>
Continuous Improvement<br>
Forward Thinking</div><div><br>
For more information, please refer to ESA Core Behavioural Competencies guidebook</div></div></div><div><div><div><b>
Education and professional experience</b></div>
</div><div><div>
A master&rsquo;s degree in a relevant engineering discipline is required for this post together with 4 years of relevant professional experience. Alternatively, candidates with a bachelor&rsquo;s degree, complemented by an additional four (4) years of relevant professional experience can be considered.</div></div></div><div><div><div><b>
Additional requirements</b></div>
</div><div><div>
Extensive knowledge of analogue and digital electronic system architectures, including their breakdown into hardware, firmware and software items, is considered an asset.</div></div></div></div><div><b>
Diversity, Equity and Inclusiveness</b><br>
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, religious beliefs, age, disability or other characteristics.</div>
<div>
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.</div><div><br>
<br>
<b>Important Information and Disclaimer</b><br>
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&rsquo;s degree, the position may be filled at A1 level.</div>
<div>
Applicants must be eligible to access information, technology, and hardware which is subject to European or US export control and sanctions regulations.</div>
<div>
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.</div>
<div>
Note that ESA is in the process of transitioning to a Matrix setup, which could lead to organisational changes affecting this position.</div>
<div>
The information published on ESA&rsquo;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.</div><br>
<div></div>
<div><b>
Nationality and Languages</b><br>
Please note that applications are only considered from nationals of one of the following States: Austria, Belgium, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and Canada, Cyprus, Latvia, Lithuania and Slovakia.</div>
<div>
According to the ESA Convention, staff shall be recruited on the basis of their qualifications, taking into account an adequate distribution of posts among nationals of the Member States.</div>
<div>
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.</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p>

Copernicus Sentinel-2 NG Lead Instrument End-to-End Data Chain Engineer

<p></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p>Systems Engineer for Space Missions
</p></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Job Requisition ID: </b>20663
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Date Posted: </b>23 June 2026
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Closing Date: </b>15 July 2026 23:59 CET/CEST
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Publication: </b>Internal &amp; External
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Type of Appointment</b><b>: </b>4 years, extendable to indefinite
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Directorate: </b>Technology, Engineering and Quality
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Workplace:
</b>Noordwijk, NL
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Grade Band</b><b>: </b>A2 - A4<br>
</div></div></div></div><div></div><div><div><div><div><div><b>Location</b><br>
ESTEC, Noordwijk, Netherlands</div><div><div><div><div><b>
Description</b></div>
</div><div><div>
Systems Engineer in the Concurrent Engineering and Future Missions Section, Future Engineering Division, Directorate of Technology, Engineering and Quality.</div><br>
<div></div>
<div>
Our team and mission</div>
<div>
You will be working in the Future Engineering Division which is responsible for developing and providing engineering expertise, tools, methods and standards for the development of future projects, in support of the Agency&rsquo;s programme directorates.</div>
<div>
The team you will join works on the following main activities:</div><br>
<div></div>
<ul>
<li>Performing Phase 0/A studies at the Concurrent Design Facility (CDF) to assess the technical and programmatic feasibility (in terms of cost, risks, schedule, etc.) of future ESA missions;</li>
<li>Providing expert systems engineering support to ESA programmes and projects across all the development phases;</li>
<li>Supporting technology programmes with systems and concurrent engineering methodologies and tools, including MBSE, and collaborating with teams working on AR/XR, AI, end-of-life management (such as the zero debris approach, de-orbiting technologies, design for demise, in-orbit servicing, eco-design or life cycle assessments) and other cutting-edge technology that enhances the efficient and competitive implementation of future missions;</li>
<li>Providing technical support to small spacecraft projects for technology demonstration and/or education, and conducting Concurrent Engineering Challenge activities and training initiatives at the ESA Academy&rsquo;s Training and Learning Facility at the ESEC-Galaxia centre;</li>
<li>Designing and developing models, databases, tools and architectures to support and enhance systems and cost engineering practices, methodologies and applications across the various disciplines, project phases and organisations.</li></ul><br>
<div></div>
<div>
You are encouraged to visit the ESA website: http://www.esa.int and the CDF website https://www.esa.int/Enabling_Support/Space_Engineering_Technology/CDF</div></div></div><div><div><div><b>
Duties</b></div>
</div><div><div>
Your tasks and responsibilities will include the following:</div><br>
<div></div>
<div>
Supporting ESA projects and programmes</div>
<ul>
<li>Working in the field of systems engineering and introducing novel systems engineering solutions that target process optimisation, including MBSE and digital engineering;</li>
<li>Contributing to the definition of early project phases, as well as providing support throughout all the project phases.</li></ul><br>
<div></div>
<div>
Participating in concurrent engineering activities at the CDF</div>
<ul>
<li>Contributing to the design of future ESA missions;</li>
<li>Conducting and/or leading feasibility studies and multidisciplinary activities in the role of Systems Engineer and/or Team Leader;</li>
<li>Proposing, developing and encouraging novel applications of the concurrent engineering approach.</li></ul><br>
<div></div>
<div>
Supporting Technology programmes</div>
<ul>
<li>Proposing, defining, initiating and managing R&amp;D activities in your area of competence in the fields of systems engineering, concurrent engineering and digital engineering;</li>
<li>Supporting the definition and harmonisation of R&amp;D roadmaps and related work plans for the definition and implementation of the ESA technology strategy aiming to enhance the efficient and competitive implementation of future missions.</li></ul><br>
<div></div>
<div>
Other activities</div>
<ul>
<li>Helping to promote systems and concurrent engineering across ESA, as well as to its partners and stakeholders;</li>
<li>Contributing to the capture, management and transfer of knowledge and lessons learned across the Agency;</li>
<li>Contributing to the evolution of systems engineering standards.</li>
</ul></div></div><div><div><div><b>Technical competencies</b></div>
</div><div><div>General background and specific experience in the technical domains covered by the position</div><div>
Project support experience in systems engineering</div><div>
Understanding of space systems architectures</div><div>
Spacecraft systems design</div><div>
Systems engineering, in particular in the early project phases</div><div>
System engineering and understanding of system requirements and interfaces</div><div>
Management of industrial activities including reviews</div><div>
Experience with space engineering standards, and their preparation and implementation</div><div>
Experience across the full project lifecycle would be an asset</div></div></div><div><div><div><b>
Behavioural competencies</b></div>
</div><div><div>
Result Orientation<br>
Operational Efficiency<br>
Fostering Cooperation<br>
Relationship Management<br>
Continuous Improvement<br>
Forward Thinking</div><br>
<div><br>
For more information, please refer to ESA Core Behavioural Competencies guidebook<br>
</div></div></div><div><div><div><b>Education and professional experience</b></div>
</div><div><div>
A master&rsquo;s degree in engineering or physics is required for this post together with five years of relevant professional experience.</div></div></div><div><div><div><b>
Additional requirements</b></div>
</div><div><div>
Knowledge of the following technical domains is required:</div>
<ul>
<li>Solid background in space mission and systems design;</li>
<li>Proven experience in systems engineering applied to space projects;</li>
<li>Ability to work independently and establish excellent working relations within the Agency and with external partners and industries.</li></ul><br>
<div></div>
<div>
Knowledge of the following technical domains would be an asset:</div>
<ul>
<li>Technical domains interfacing with your area of responsibility;</li>
<li>Model-based systems engineering methodologies and tools;</li>
<li>Domains in the Clean Space field (e.g. de-orbiting technologies, design for demise, eco-design, etc.);</li>
</ul></div></div></div><div><b>
Diversity, Equity and Inclusiveness</b><br>
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, religious beliefs, age, disability or other characteristics.</div>
<div>
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.<br>
<br>
<b>Important Information and Disclaimer</b><br>
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&rsquo;s degree, the position may be filled at A1 level.</div>
<div>
Applicants must be eligible to access information, technology, and hardware which is subject to European or US export control and sanctions regulations.</div>
<div>
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.</div>
<div>
Note that ESA is in the process of transitioning to a Matrix setup, which could lead to organisational changes affecting this position.</div>
<div>
The information published on ESA&rsquo;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.</div><br>
<div></div>
<div><b>
Nationality and Languages</b><br>
Please note that applications are only considered from nationals of one of the following States: Austria, Belgium, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and Canada, Cyprus, Latvia, Lithuania and Slovakia.</div>
<div>
According to the ESA Convention, staff shall be recruited on the basis of their qualifications, taking into account an adequate distribution of posts among nationals of the Member States.</div>
<div>
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.</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p>

Systems Engineer for Space Missions

<p></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p>Senior Agency Reviews Lead
</p></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Job Requisition ID: </b>20665
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Date Posted: </b>16 June 2026
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Closing Date: </b>7 July 2026 23:59 CET/CEST
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Publication: </b>Internal &amp; External
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Type of Appointment</b><b>: </b>4 years, extendable to indefinite
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Directorate: </b>Director General's Services
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Workplace:
</b>Noordwijk, NL
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Grade Band</b><b>: </b>A5 - A5<br>
</div></div></div></div><div></div><div><div><div><div><div><b>Location</b><br>
ESTEC, Noordwijk, Netherlands</div><div><div><div><div><b>
Description</b></div>
</div><div><div>
Senior Agency Reviews Lead, Programme Advisory and Corporate Project Reviews Office, Inspector General&rsquo;s Office, Director General&rsquo;s Services.</div>
<div>
Under the direct authority of the Chief Agency Programme Advisor, who is deputy to the Inspector General, you, as Senior Agency Reviews Lead, will be responsible for tasks related to the organisation, holding and post-processing of Agency-level project reviews.</div></div></div><div><div><div><b>
Duties</b></div>
</div><div><div>
Your tasks and responsibilities will include:</div>
<ul>
<li>planning and organising corporate technical project reviews in close collaboration with all directorates in line with the applicable policy for ESA project reviews, as stated in ESA/ADMIN/IPOL(2008)3 or any update thereof;</li>
<li>ensuring ESA projects align with the Agency review process (review plan, review execution and review follow-up); and agreeing on review categories and objectives with the project team;</li>
<li>ensuring ESA projects are properly reviewed by defining a review plan with the project teams, taking the specific characteristics of the projects into account (including the creation of the project plan, category and objectives, integration in baseline project documents and review at the IPRev stage);</li>
<li>acting as the contact point for directorate-level organisation, interfacing with department and programme managers, planning and collaborating on technical project reviews, including the maintenance of reviewer profiles in support of all panel and board members;</li>
<li>supporting the Chief Agency Programme Advisor in defining an agile and efficient review policy, handbook and related processes;</li>
<li>preparing review procedures, in coordination with the project concerned, setting the correct objectives, verifying the composition of the review panel and board, planning the major meetings and ensuring meeting invites and documents are sent on time in order to secure attendance;</li>
<li>overseeing timely documentation finalisation, signature and distribution of procedures, board inputs, board reports and review closeout reports where applicable;</li>
<li>overseeing the preparation and maintenance of all review information, including the main documentation and coordinated project review schedules, the project review statistics, and the administration and maintenance of IT review tools;</li>
<li>following up on review outcomes, including delta review and closure reporting, with the project teams to ensure reviews are closed on time and with the appropriate level of quality;</li>
</ul></div></div><div><div><div>.</div>
</div><div><ul><li>liaising with supporting directorates to coordinate independent support for reviews and the involvement of various parties, such as technical authorities, lead engineers or domain experts;</li>
<li>overseeing the maintenance and continuous improvement of processes, methods and tools in order to ensure that the technical project reviews are effective, efficient and in line with the latest Agency policies, including the processing of lessons learned and the maintenance of all review objectives per review type and mission classification;</li>
<li>defining and maintaining key metrics/KPIs to monitor process efficiency and effectiveness;</li>
<li>ensuring, with the tool provider, that the specific review tools (e.g. the DG-I Review Management Portal and Intranet pages, RID Management and Action Management) are in line, support the review process and continue to evolve to support updated processes;</li>
<li>driving the development and integration of novel tools into the review process e.g. using AI for operational efficiency and effectiveness and leveraging AI to provide assistance and automate processes and routine tasks;</li>
<li>overseeing the content of the training on the review process and ensuring the quality of delivery to project and technical staff, as well as promoting the DG-I corporate review policy and processes;</li>
<li>actively monitoring and liaising with actors in the review domain (e.g. other agencies or industry);</li>
<li>supporting the Chief Agency Programme Advisor Office and Inspector General in ad hoc IPMA tasks, such as independent appraisals, peer reviews and investigations;</li>
<li>participating, on an ad hoc basis, in major reviews as deputy chair, chair of panel or co-secretary, as well as in review meetings including mandatory review readiness checks, kick-offs, key panels, and pre-board and board meetings, ensuring the review procedure and processes are followed;</li>
<li>advising and deputising for the Chief Agency Programme Advisor as required.</li>
</ul></div></div><div><div><div><b>Technical competencies</b></div>
</div><div><div>Knowledge of spacecraft system engineering, platforms, payloads and operations</div><div>
Knowledge of mission risks, costs and schedule aspects</div><div>
Knowledge of project management and procurement processes</div><div>
Knowledge of ESA standards and policies</div><div>
Knowledge of programme reviews</div><div>
Knowledge of risk management</div></div></div><div><div><div><b>
Behavioural competencies</b></div>
</div><div><div>
Result Orientation<br>
Operational Efficiency<br>
Fostering Cooperation<br>
Relationship Management<br>
Continuous Improvement<br>
Forward Thinking</div><div><br>
For more information, please refer to ESA Core Behavioural Competencies guidebook</div></div></div><div><div><div><b>
Education and professional experience</b></div>
</div><div><div>
A master's degree in Engineering/Physics and/or Management together with 10 years of relevant professional experience is required for this post. Alternatively, candidates with a bachelor&rsquo;s degree, complemented by an additional four (4) years of relevant professional experience can be considered.</div></div></div><div><div><div><b>
Additional requirements</b></div>
</div><div><div>
Your overarching aim will be to improve project delivery outcomes significantly, contributing to the Agency's broader objectives of advancing space exploration and utilisation. To achieve this, you will devise streamlined processes, tools and governance mechanisms.<br>
You must have a senior profile with at least eight years of proven experience of working in, or in support of, ESA projects in the space systems or payload domains. Ideally, you will have one or more of the following :</div>
<ul>
<li>Proven experience of leading, motivating and developing a team of experts;</li>
<li>The ability to provide strategic direction to individuals and teams and to relate team objectives to the overall, evolving organisational goals and context;</li>
<li>Demonstrated excellent leadership, relationship management and communication skills, both oral and written;</li>
<li>A proven track record of representing the Agency&rsquo;s interests to external interfaces;</li>
<li>Excellent cognitive, analytical, delegation, planning and organisational skills;</li>
<li>The ability to anticipate problems, solve complex issues and relate situations to their context;</li>
<li>The ability to reach solution-oriented, pragmatic and timely decisions of a high standard and with integrity as well as to support others (team members, upper management, other stakeholders) in this process.</li>
<li>Effective communication and facilitation skills to lead diverse review panels/boards and committees, fostering collaboration and consensus among stakeholders that include senior management.</li>
</ul>
<div>People management experience is required and international experience would be an asset, including outside your home country, as would experience in diverse functional areas relevant to ESA activities.<br>
Mobility is inherent to management functions and this position may be subject to rotation.<br>
Therefore, mobility opportunities may be offered to you as part of your career evolution at ESA, starting after approximately five years in this role.</div></div></div></div><div><b>
Diversity, Equity and Inclusiveness</b><br>
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, religious beliefs, age, disability or other characteristics.</div>
<div>
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.</div><div><br>
<br>
<b>Important Information and Disclaimer</b><br>
Applicants must be eligible to access information, technology, and hardware which is subject to European or US export control and sanctions regulations &amp; eligible to acquire the security clearance by their national security administrations.</div>
<div>
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.</div>
<div>
Note that ESA is in the process of transitioning to a Matrix setup, which could lead to organisational changes affecting this position.</div>
<div>
The information published on ESA&rsquo;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.</div><br>
<div></div>
<div><b>
Nationality and Languages</b><br>
Please note that applications are only considered from nationals of one of the following States: Austria, Belgium, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and Canada, Cyprus, Latvia, Lithuania and Slovakia.</div>
<div>
According to the ESA Convention, staff shall be recruited on the basis of their qualifications, taking into account an adequate distribution of posts among nationals of the Member States.</div>
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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.</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p>

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