Head of the Payload Technology Validation Section
Job Requisition ID: 18052
Closing Date: 28 November 2023 23:59 CET/CEST
Establishment: ESTEC, Noordwijk, Netherlands
Directorate: Directorate of Science
Publication: Internal & External
Vacancy Type: Permanent
Date Posted: 7 November 2023
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.
ESTEC, Noordwijk, Netherlands
Description
The Future Missions Department (SCI-F) is in charge of mission preparation activities for the Science Programmes, including in particular mission definition studies (Phases 0/A/B1) and technology development activities. Within the Future Missions Department, the science payload instrumentation for science missions is partly or fully provided by ESA Member States under the Agency's overall management.
The Payload Technology Validation Section is in charge of specific mission-oriented validation activities for science missions, aiming to reduce development risks to the payloads in the implementation phase and to support the scientific community in the Member States.
Duties
Reporting to the Head of the Science Instrumentation Division (SCI-FI), your responsibilities will include:
Technical Competencies
Experience with science instruments in all phases
Experience in the design, performance analysis, development and testing of various types of space instrumentation and detectors
Experience in dealing with complex space payloads and space science technology development
A well-developed system view and understanding of payload requirements, development needs, knowledge of payload technologies and general space instrumentation
Hands-on experience in payload validation activities
Education
A PhD or master's degree in engineering or applied physics is required.
Additional requirements
You should, in addition, have:
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.
Functie: | head |
Startdatum: | 06-11-2023 |
Ervaring: | Ervaren |
Educatielevel: | WO |
Contracttype: | Vast |
Salaris: | onbekend – onbekend |
Uren per week: | 1 – 40 |
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