Overview
In this role you shape future Earth observation missions from early studies to implementation. You work within the Mission and System Studies Section to coordinate technical and study activities for Phase 0/Phase A EO missions. You will translate user needs into mission requirements and lead end-to-end performance studies with a small team. The position offers impact on mission concepts, system performance, and cross-domain collaboration across ESA directorates.
Verantwoordelijkheden
- Act as Study Manager for pre-Phase A and Phase A EO mission studies (Earth Explorers, Missions of Opportunity, Copernicus, meteorological missions) and coordinate a small engineering team
- Oversee Phase A industrial activities for missions not yet approved, ensuring smooth handover to the Project Department for implementation
- Serve as Technical Officer for Consolidation Phase activities and for small-satellite EO technology demonstrators (e.g., Phi-sats) with coordination of engineers
- Support Phase A industrial activities for missions not yet approved and ensure handover after approval
- Participate in evaluation of EO small mission proposals within InCubed Earth Watch and manage derisking/transition activities
- Contribute to end-to-end performance simulator development and to the definition/management of mission analysis and system-sizing tools
- Translate user needs into clear mission requirements and maintain traceability to system requirements
- Develop generic end-to-end simulator building blocks for reuse across missions
Belangrijkste vereisten
- Master in Engineering or Physics
- approximately six years of relevant professional experience in space mission preparation and/or development
- Experience with EO spaceborne instrumentation is an asset
- Hands-on experience in satellite integration and test is an asset
- Knowledge of ESA processes and end-to-end EO mission mindset
- Ability to engage with EO user communities and translate needs into technical requirements
- Strong collaboration in team or project environments
- Result Orientation
- Operational Efficiency
- Fostering Cooperation
- Knowledge of ESA and industrial development, verification and procurement processes
- Experience in preparation of EO missions (Ph0/A)
- Knowledge of optical and/or microwave remote sensing techniques
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