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Technology RD Engineer
2020-06-03 11:12:54| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
An opportunity for an experienced space systems engineer to work onsite at ESTEC for Telespazio VEGA UK in the DTEC Directorate supporting activities in technology implementation, supporting the Management and Implementation of the General Support Technology Programme and of the Technology Development in ESA. Responsibilities Duties The RD Technology Engineer will support the Management and Implementation of the General Support Technology Programme and of the Technology Development Element of the Basic Activities by carrying out the following main tasks Evaluation of proposals for technology RD activities on their technical merit, consistency and defined priorities. Preparation of the planning of the Technology programmes and of inflight demonstration opportunities in close collaboration with representatives from technical support and programme departments. Managing assigned RD activities. Monitoring of the implementation of the programmes and of activities, as appropriate, and provision of management information as required. Monitoring of the consistency of the various ProgrammesInitiatives with respect to other ongoing technology programmes and defined industrial policy objectives. Evaluation of the results and support the dissemination of technology achievements e.g. support the preparation of workshops and final presentation days Qualifications Experience University Masters degree in Engineering, or equivalent, preferably space related. An additional qualification in Business Administration would be an asset. Familiarity and experience in the RD area and technology development processes, in particular in the space sector. Knowledge of ProgrammeProject management and controlling methods and tools. Ability to interface with ESA staff at all levels. Demonstrated ability to analyse and synthesise complex information. Rigor, commitment and reliability in the execution of the assigned tasks. Proactive attitude to solving problems, identify priority actions and to handle high workload. Essential Skills Ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team within the boundaries of assigned tasks and a stringent schedule Experience in an international team. Fluency in English, including the ability to draft technical reports. Good communication skills, problem solving skills and be able to manage relationships, work in a team and be selfmotivating and disciplined. Candidate should also possess very good interpersonal skills, be wellorganised, proactive, selfmotivated and able to work effectively in a matrix structure.
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