Telecom Satellite System Manager

Description

You will work on the activities related to the Greek National Satellite Space Project for which ESA is providing technical support.

The project is part of the nation’s Recovery and Resilience Facility plans, which aim to enhance Greece’s capabilities in satellite technologies and applications, and to empower the country to exchange satellite data.

You will report to the corresponding Project Manager and be responsible for the satellite system development and European and Canadian procurements related to the corresponding Partnership Project. This shall include the design and development, the PFM manufacturing, integration, testing and in orbit validation of the Satellite. For the performance of your tasks, you will coordinate closely with the industry led consortium and potentially the satellite operator.

Duties

•    Evaluating and supporting trade-off assessments performed by industry in the process of defining the baseline system concept;
•    Support the other architects in the definition, trade off and implementation of optimum subsystem and building block design solutions;
•    Building and maintenance of the system budgets;
•    Systematic involvement in the generation of equipment level requirement specifications and interface definitions;
•    Follow-up of the satellite mission and system analyses;
•    Handling of the external interfaces (launchers and launch sites interfaces, mission and payloads interfaces, space-to-ground interfaces including the TC&R architecture and the TMTC plan);
•    Overseeing the implementation of an FDIR strategy, operational concepts and corresponding products along with user requirements for the ground segment;
•    Supervision of design, development, manufacturing and test of all European sourced system modules and equipment; 
•    Supporting the definition and performance of tests and verification programme at Satellite System, sub-system and equipment level;
•    Management of all MicroGeo system and lower level reviews;
•    Ensuring optimisation and completeness of the applicable requirements, including their consistency with the satellite system specifications; Coordinate the tailoring and subsequent application of ECSS and/or industry standards; 
•    Monitoring the schedule and risks of the relevant European procurements as well as the maintenance of up-to-date related technical budgets; 
•    Contributing to regular reporting to ESA management on the satellite development;
•    Coordination of the specialised engineering support from the Directorate of Technical and Quality Management in the appropriate areas of competence. 
 

Technical competencies

Behavioural competencies

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

Education

A Master’s degree in an engineering or scientific discipline for this post is required.

Additional requirements

You should have:
• the potential to manage individuals or a team of experts in a project setting;
• the ability to organise their activities and ensure a motivating work environment;
• strong leadership capabilities, with proven relationship management and communication skills;
• the ability to drive their team’s performance, developing their people by encouraging learning, delegating responsibility and giving regular and constructive feedback;
• strong problem-solving skills to deal with day-to-day operational challenges, together with demonstrated planning and organisational skills;
• a strong results orientation with the ability to set priorities and present practical solutions both orally and in writing;
• the ability to manage challenging situations proactively and constructively and to be customer-focused.

People management experience is an asset, as is international experience, i.e. outside your home country, as well as experience in diverse functional areas relevant to ESA activities.

Direct experience of working with a commercial telecommunications industry and operator and/or a sound understanding of operating within the European Agency framework will be a distinct advantage. 

Experience in Public Private Partnership projects would be an asset.