Head of The Ground Segment Multi-mission

vor 3 Wochen

Darmstadt, Deutschland European Space Agency Vollzeit

**EUROPEAN SPACE AGENCY**

Head of the Ground Segment Multi-Mission Preparation Systems Section

**Job Requisition ID**:18162**Closing Date**:29 November 2023 23:59 CET/CEST**Publication**:Internal & External**Vacancy Type**:Permanent**Date Posted**:8 November 2023- Vacancy in the Directorate of Operations.-
- This post is classified A2-A4 on the Coordinated Organisations’ salary scale.**Location**
ESOC, Darmstadt, Germany**Description**
Head of the Ground Segment Multi-Mission Preparation Systems Section
** **in the System and Applications Engineering Division, Ground Systems Engineering and Innovation Department, Directorate of Operations.
Under the direct authority of the Head of the System and Applications Engineering Division, you will be responsible for the definition, implementation, acceptance and maintenance of mission preparation data systems.
This includes, but is not limited to:

- mission data systems (e.g. mission preparation systems, operational simulators);
- infrastructure data systems (e.g. SIMULUS, Generic Applications and Software Development Environment);
- multi-mission data systems and services provided for preparation and validation activities to missions;
- innovation and standardisation.

**Duties**
Your tasks and responsibilities will include:

- definition of the preparation systems requirements, in cooperation with the stakeholders;
- design of multi-mission systems evolution;
- definition and monitoring of the related industrial procurement contracts and service contracts;
- acceptance of deliveries;
- management of maintenance services related to the systems;
- establishing an automated deployment framework, in cooperation with the Directorate’s operational IT;
- studies, technology development activities, experimentation in laboratory, pre-development and in-orbit demonstration on related fields to bring innovation in multi-mission platforms for the benefit of missions/projects;
- supporting standardisation activities;
- defining and evolution of the baselines for the various information technology platforms that are used for mission systems;
- contributing to the Division's Advanced Ground Software Application Laboratory;
- promoting the adoption of innovative concepts, technologies and standards, including support to operational adoption of any developments conducted within the Division by the missions under the Section's responsibility;
- planning, monitoring and controlling manpower/resources in the Section including assistance to the Head of Division for distribution of resources within the Division related to mission support as well as establishing cost-at-completion estimates for mission activities;
- sharing staff expertise and allocation for specific projects within the Division.

You will also be responsible for identifying, assessing, managing and reporting the health and safety risks in your area of responsibility.

**Technical competencies**
In-depth knowledge of modern engineering and architecture development standards
Experience with developing operational simulators
Experience with Space Engineering Standards and their preparation and implementation
Experience in development and maintenance of ground infrastructure and/or software systems

**Behavioural competencies**
Result Orientation
Operational Efficiency
Fostering Cooperation
Relationship Management
Continuous Improvement
Forward Thinking

**Education**
A Master's degree is required for this post.

**Additional requirements**
You should also have:

- the potential to manage individuals or a team of 5-7 experts;
- the ability to organise their activities and ensure a motivating work environment;
- strong leadership capabilities, with proven relationship management and communication skills;
- the ability to drive your team’s performance, developing your people by encouraging learning, delegating responsibility and giving regular and constructive feedback;
- a strong problem-solving skills to deal with day-to-day operational challenges, together with demonstrated planning and organisational skills;
- strong results orientation with the ability to set priorities and present practical solutions both orally and in writing;
- the ability to manage challenging situations proactively and constructively and to be customer-focused;
- 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;

**Other information**
- For behavioural competencies expected from ESA staff in general, please refer to the ESA Competency Framework.- For further information please visit: Professionals, What we offer and FAQ- 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.-
- The Agency may require applicants to undergo selection tests.-
Member States, Associate Members or Cooperating States.

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