Young Graduate Trainee in System Engineering
Noordwijk
- Organization: ESA - European Space Agency
- Location: Noordwijk
- Grade: Level not specified - Level not specified
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Occupational Groups:
- Engineering
- Closing Date: Closed
EUROPEAN SPACE AGENCY
Young Graduate Trainee in System Engineering
Young Graduate Opportunity in the Directorate of Science
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 F1 on the Coordinated Organisations’ salary scale.
Location
ESTEC, Noordwijk, Netherlands
Our team and mission
The Science Missions Studies Division is responsible for the assessment studies activities of all ESA science missions in early phases (0, A, B1). The Division is organised into two sections: Astrophysics and Fundamental Physics Missions and Solar System Missions. The Division is part of the Future Missions Department of the Directorate of Science, which has overall responsibility for the definition and technology preparation activities of future science missions, and for the implementation of small missions.
You are encouraged to visit the ESA website: http://www.esa.int
Field(s) of activity/research for the traineeship
Various opportunities are available within the Mission Studies Division in the context of assessment studies for future ESA science missions. As a Young Graduate Trainee, you could play a role working alongside experienced engineers and physicists in some of the following activities:
- Mission concept and mission profile trade-offs;
- Definition and/or review of instrument and mission requirements;
- Analysis of spacecraft design and related system budgets;
- Studies of instrument accommodation at spacecraft level;
- Instrument performance and sensitivity/tolerance analyses;
- Mission-related technology development;
- Planetary protection approaches;
- Preparation of (study) tools.
Technical competencies
Behavioural competencies
Result Orientation
Operational Efficiency
Fostering Cooperation
Relationship Management
Continuous Improvement
Forward Thinking
Education
You should have just completed or be in the final year of your master’s degree in a technical or scientific discipline.
Additional requirements
You should have good interpersonal and communication skills and should be able to work in a multi-cultural environment, both independently and as part of a team.
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.
During the interview, your motivation and overall professional career goals will also be explored.
Other information
For behavioural competencies expected from ESA staff in general, please refer to the ESA Competency Framework.
For further information on the Young Graduate Programme please visit: Young Graduate Programme and FAQ Young Graduate Programme
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, and the United Kingdom. Nationals from Latvia, Lithuania, Slovakia and Slovenia, as Associate Member States, or Canada as a Cooperating State, can apply as well as those from Bulgaria and Cyprus as European Cooperating States (ECS).
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 candidates from under-represented or balanced Member States*.
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.
*Member States, Associate Members or Cooperating States.
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