Technology R&D Engineer (Multiple Positions)
Noordwijk, NL
Location
ESTEC, Noordwijk, Netherlands
Description
Technology R&D Engineer within the Technology Coordination and Planning Office, Technology Department, Directorate of Technology, Engineering and Quality (D/TEC).
Under the direct authority of the Head of the Technology Coordination and Planning Office, you will contribute to the implementation and evolution of processes, providing planning and coordination on technology across the Agency and with external stakeholders, including ESA Member States, the EU and industry. You will also provide support on EU matters relating to technology and general interaction with ESA Member States and industry, with a particular focus on support for the establishment of common approaches across the Directorate. In doing so, you will interface with people at various levels within and external to the Agency.
Duties
You will contribute to the work of the Technology Coordination and Planning Office, which has the following roles and responsibilities:
- managing the technology harmonisation process at European level, mapping needs and capabilities and leading to technology roadmaps agreed by national and European institutions and industry and monitoring their implementation;
- providing the secretariat function for the two technology advisory groups reporting to the ESA Industrial Policy Committee (IPC), namely the Technology Harmonisation Advisory Group (IPC THAG) and the Technology Advisory Working Group (IPC TA-WG);
acting as Chair of the IPC THAG; - leading coordination with the EU on a broad range of technology matters;
- representing ESA in the Joint Task Force with the European Commission and the European Defence Agency on Critical Space Technologies for European Non-Dependence;
- leading overall D/TEC coordination with the EU and supporting the Director of D/TEC on all EU-related matters;
- leading the implementation of the processes for Agency-wide management of technology development within ESA;
- providing the secretariat function for the ESA internal Technology Coordination Forum;
- providing the Liaison and Control Officer function for D/TEC, including liaising with the IPC secretariat for procurement papers prepared by D/TEC.
Technical competencies
Behavioural competencies
Result Orientation
Operational Efficiency
Fostering Cooperation
Relationship Management
Continuous Improvement
Forward Thinking
For more information, please refer to ESA Core Behavioural Competencies guidebook
Education
A master’s degree in engineering, technology management or technical sciences is required for this post.
Additional requirements
Solid communication skills, with the ability to interface and network with people at all levels.
Strong self-motivation is required.
Experience working in a variety of environments, including industry and/or on international projects, would be an asset.
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
In principle, recruitment will be within the advertised grade band (A2-A4). However, if the selected candidate has less than four years of relevant professional experience following the completion of the master’s degree, the position may be filled at A1 level.
Applicants must be eligible to access information, technology, and hardware which is subject to European or US export control and sanctions regulations & eligible to acquire the security clearance by their national security administrations.
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.
Note that ESA is in the process of transitioning to a Matrix setup, which could lead to organisational changes affecting this position.
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 are only 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, the United Kingdom and Canada, Latvia, Lithuania and Slovakia.
When short-listing for an interview, priority will first be given to internal candidates.
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.
