ESA Graduate Trainee in Vega Launcher System Design Process
Frascati, IT
Location
ESRIN, Frascati, Italy
Our team and mission
Within the Directorate for Space Transportation, the Vega Programmes team manages the technical and programmatic implementation of the Vega development and exploitation programmes: Vega C, C AVD, Vega C Competitiveness Improvements IP, Vega C Product Adaptations and Consolidation, A Vega ADV and LEAP Vega Classical and MCO. As an ESA Graduate Trainee in this team, you will have exposure to the system design process of Europe's flagship small-lift launch vehicle.
You are encouraged to visit the ESA website: http://www.esa.int
Field(s) of activity/research for the traineeship
As an ESA Graduate Trainee under the coordination of the Vega launcher system product manager, in support to the current developments and Vega-C recurring flights, a progressive on-the-job training in the launcher system design process will be achieved performing tasks in the following fields of activities:
- Requirements management, flow-down, justification, traceability and verification;
- Architectural and design trade-offs, involving multiple disciplines with cross-related impacts and constraints;
- Mission design and trajectory analysis;
- Traceability of system impacts from design changes and requests for deviation/waiver;
- Post-flight data processing for launcher key parameters monitoring;
- Setup of simple tools supporting the system design activities.
Through the day-by-day active contribution, the objective of the training is to acquire the sensibility and learn the basics of the complex multi-disciplinary approach typical of a launcher system design process, experienced along its different development phases, from the requirements structure establishment, through the design architectures and concepts evolution, to the as-built design and its operational phase.
Technical competencies
Behavioural competencies
Result Orientation
Operational Efficiency
Fostering Cooperation
Relationship Management
Continuous Improvement
Forward Thinking
For more information, please refer to the ESA Core Behavioural Competencies guidebook
Education
You should have just completed, or be in the final year of your master’s degree in aerospace engineering.
Additional requirements
You should have good interpersonal and communication skills and should be able to work in a multicultural environment, both independently and as part of a team. Previous experience of working in international teams can be considered an asset. Your motivation, overall professional perspective and career goals will also be explored during the later stages of the selection process.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusiveness
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.
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 via email at contact.human.resources@esa.int.
Important Information and Disclaimer
Applicants must be eligible to access technology and hardware which is subject to European and US export control regulations.
During the recruitment process, the Agency may request applicants to undergo selection tests. Additionally, successful candidates will need to undergo basic screening before appointment, which will be conducted by an external background screening service, in compliance with the European Space Agency's security procedures.
The information published on ESA’s careers website regarding working conditions is correct at the time of publication. It is not intended to be exhaustive and may not address all questions you would have.
Nationality and Languages
Please note that applications can only be considered from nationals of one of the following States: Austria, Belgium, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. Nationals from Latvia, Lithuania and Slovakia as Associate Member States, or Canada as a Cooperating State, can apply as well as those from Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus and Malta 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 be given to external candidates from under-represented Member States*.
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.
*Member States, Associate Members or Cooperating States.