Junior Professional in Computing Infrastructure

Description

ESA’s IT department offers computing infrastructure services to all of ESA in the form of private cloud services, complemented with public cloud. Of course, needs for computing infrastructure services are continuously evolving, and recent use cases involving satellite image processing, AI and machine learning algorithms clearly benefit from specific hardware accelerators such as GPUs.

ESA as an agency is focusing on innovation in order to leverage the massive amounts of data generated by our missions to the maximum extent, for instance in the framework of digital twins.

To support the evolution of Computing Infrastructure Services, esait is currently seeking a Junior Professional who is passionate and knowledgeable about the possibilities, challenges and limitations of the latest computing algorithms to help ESA define and implement optimal high-throughput and/or high-performance computing solutions.

The post will furthermore actively contribute to the build-up of the ESA Space HPC project led by the Chief Digital Officer.

Duties

During the initial months at ESA, you will learn about the private and public cloud services offered by the IT Department. In parallel, you will interact with the various technical teams in the Agency who have use cases for high-end computing and might have already implemented their own dedicated solutions.

You will be able to participate in ESA’s HPC project, where you will map the different computational user needs to possible hardware solutions and their operational, service and delivery models.

You will be able to deliver and integrate, wherever relevant, devised solutions as part of the IT Department’s shared infrastructure services and will be able to support the various technical teams across the Agency during their onboarding, guiding them to the best solutions based on their specific needs.

Development programme

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 explosure to different business areas of ESA and participation in technical and key skills training courses.

On top of this, you will have additional training to build up specific skills and knowledge as well as all the support you need to pursue your career in ESA.

As part of this assignment, taking your profile into account and with a view to boosting your professional experience and knowledge of the European Space Agency, you will be offered rotational assignments within and outside your initial organisational unit.

During your time at ESA, you will be able to learn a great deal about various aspects of the space domain.

At the same time, you will be able to interact with the main vendors and suppliers of computing infrastructure services and be trained on their respective solutions.

Finally, you will be able to learn about offering shared computing services to a broad variety of technical teams, each with their own specific use cases and requirements.

Technical competencies

Behavioural competencies

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

Education

A Master's-level degree in Computer Science or Engineering is required for this post

Additional requirements

You should have between two and three years of professional experience, preferably in a relevant technical domain, after completion of your Master's degree.

Participation in one of ESA ‘s entry-level programmes, i.e. Young Graduate Trainee, National Trainee, or Research Fellow Programmes, will be recognised as eligible experience.

Specificities

The ESA Junior Professional Programme has a forward-looking perspective. Subject to confirmed good performance, both technically and behaviourally, it is the intention to offer you a permanent contract at the end of the three years. As such, this initiative represents a significant investment by ESA in your personal and professional development. The programme is designed to provide you with the required knowledge and skills in order to ensure an optimal match, and to allow you to fulfil your role as effectively as possible. 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.

Recruitment will take place at the A1 grade. You can expect to be upgraded to A2 at the end of the fourth year, if you are offered a permanent position at the end of your Junior Professional assignment.