Electrical & Power Systems Project Engineer

Organization: ESA - European Space Agency
Location:
Grade: Level not specified - Level not specified
Occupational Groups:
- Engineering
- Technology, Electronics and Mechanics
- Mechanics and Electronics (Engineering)
- Project and Programme Management
Closing Date: Closed

Vacancy in the Directorate of Telecommunications and Integrated Applications.

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.

This post is classified A2-A4 on the Coordinated Organisations’ salary scale.

Location
ESTEC, Noordwijk, Netherlands

Description

Electrical & Power Systems Project Engineer in the Power Management & Distribution Section, Power Systems, EMC & Space Environment Division, Electrical Department, Directorate of Technology, Engineering and Quality.

You will be assigned as Integrated Support to the Telecommunications Satellite Programmes Department in the Partnership and Opportunity Satellites Division, where you will work on several telecom satellite partnership projects such as Novacom I / OneSat and HummingSat.
Training and familiarisation with the parent Department's mandate, processes and procedures will be provided at the start of this assignment.

Duties

Your responsibilities and duties will include:

•   monitoring the coherent and cost-effective implementation of power & electrical requirements from system level down to the low application level, ensuring the optimisation and completeness of the applicable requirements, and the proper application/ tailoring of ECSS and industry standards;
•   following-up on the design, development manufacturing and testing of the power subsystem in close contact with industry;
•   leading industry development reviews of power systems on behalf of the project manager and actively supporting system reviews accordingly;
•   maintaining up-to-date power budgets;
•   supporting the definition and performance of the tests in the framework of the verification and qualification programme in the area of responsibility;
•   following-up on procurement of all hardware included in the power subsystem;
•   coordinating closely with other team members, liaising with the System Manager and the PA Manager, and providing support as needed on electrical & power engineering;
•   monitoring the schedule and risks affecting the subsystem, including those with a bearing on procurement of units of the power sub-system;
•   coordinating the specialised engineering support from the ESA Technical Directorate in the appropriate areas of competence as defined in coordination with the respective system manager;
•   monitoring applicable scientific and 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

General background and specific experience in the technical domains covered by the position

Understanding of related technologies, R&D trends and the industrial landscape

Project support experience in a relevant domain

Experience in the preparation of procurement activities for technology development and innovation (statements of work, proposal evaluation, etc)

Experience in the management and monitoring of industrial activities, including participation in reviews

Experience in technology roadmap definition and harmonisation

Behavioural competencies

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

Education

A master's degree in engineering or physics is required for this post.

Additional requirements

Knowledge and experience of running power systems development and of aerospace domains is required for this post, more specifically in:

-   power system architecture for spacecraft, power budgets, functional design and operations of power systems;
-   integration, validation and testing of power systems;
-   technologies and current technology trends in solar power generation, energy storage, power regulation and distribution and DC-DC conversion;
-   standard telecommunication satellite industry practices.

Specific experience in solar array development is considered an asset.

Professional experience in the space manufacturing industry and/or with a satellite operator and/or in satellite telecommunications partnership projects is desirable.

Other information

For behavioural competencies expected from ESA staff in general, please refer to the ESA Competency Framework.

For further information please visit: Professionals,What we offerand FAQ

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.

The Agency may require applicants to undergo selection tests.

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 email contact.human.resources@esa.int.

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Please note that applications are only 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 or balanced Member States*. (https://esamultimedia.esa.int/docs/careers/NationalityTargets.pdf)

In accordance with the European Space Agency’s security procedures and as part of the selection process, successful candidates will be required to undergo basic screening before appointment conducted by an external background screening service.

Recruitment will normally be at the first grade in the band (A2); however, if the candidate selected has little or no experience, the position may be filled at A1 level.

*Member States, Associate Members or Cooperating States.

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