Avionics, Data Handling and Platform AIT Engineer

Location ESTEC, Noordwijk, Netherlands

Description

Avionics, Data Handling and Platform AIT Engineer in the Ground Software Systems and Functional Verification Section, Directorate of Technology, Engineering and Quality (D/TEC).

You will work within the Ground Software Systems and Functional Verification Section, a group of around 25 highly motivated experts in ground software engineering and the assembly, integration and testing of space systems. The Section provides technical support for the development and functional verification and validation of the hardware, software and data for all missions and satellites at ESA.

As a first assignment, you will provide functional support to the CRISTAL (Copernicus polaR Ice and Snow Topographic ALtimeter) project, reporting to the Satellite Engineering and AIV Manager for all technical and programmatic matters. The assignment covers the activities relating to Phases C/D/E1 of the first and recurrent CRISTAL satellites, including storage where applicable. You will work in close cooperation with the project team members, coordinate technical support, and support the System and Payload Managers with technical and programmatic aspects under your responsibility.

Duties

Your tasks and responsibilities will include:

• technical responsibility for the avionics and data handling hardware and software, related AIV/AIT activities and the procurement of the relevant platform elements;
• following up and contributing to the configuration of the spacecraft onboard interfaces for the avionics and data handling elements through ICDs and ensuring design compatibility and verification;
• following up and supporting the avionics system tests and spacecraft functional tests;
• consolidating and maintaining spacecraft requirements and their verification, ensuring their flow-down to system, subsystem and equipment levels;
• monitoring remaining industrial activities relating to procurement of the spacecraft elements, ensuring suitable planning and progress of work and full compliance with technical and programmatic requirements;
• supporting the verification of relevant satellite internal/external interfaces and relevant technical budgets;
• supporting the correct definition and controlling the suitable implementation of the development and AIV and AIT processes of satellites, platforms, subsystems and units;
• supporting the storage and de-storage activities, including maintenance and verification during storage;
• supporting the launch campaign preparation activities and launch campaign execution;
• supporting the preparation and execution of the platform in-orbit operations until the end of commissioning;
• working with other project team members and coordinating the technical specialists to ensure timely and consistent support throughout the spacecraft definition, procurement and verification phases;
• providing regular reporting and support to the Spacecraft Engineering and AIV Manager on all the relevant aspects of design, development, procurement and scheduling;
• identifying risks and potential problem areas, proposing mitigation actions where appropriate;
• ensuring coordination between Copernicus missions where applicable;
• monitoring applicable technological trends and maintaining state-of-the-art expertise;
• participating in periodic meetings with the parent Section, contributing to the transfer of technical knowledge and lessons learned across the Agency.

Technical competencies

Solid background in spacecraft functional verification and testing, in particular with platform AIV/AIT activities

Solid background in digital electronics, satellite avionics, data handling systems and software

Experience working in a project environment on the procurement and monitoring of industrial activities

Experience of managing technical interfaces between systems, subsystems and equipment

Experience with complex project schedule and risk management processes

Knowledge of ESA and industrial procurement processes and standards for space systems development, verification and PA

Behavioural competencies

Result Orientation Operational Efficiency Fostering Cooperation Relationship Management Continuous Improvement Forward Thinking

For more information, please refer to ESA Core Behavioural Competencies guidebook

Education

A master’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline is required for this post.

Additional requirements

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 [email protected].

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 & security clearance by their national security administrations.

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.

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