System and Applications Engineer

Location

ESOC Darmstadt Germany

Description

The position is for a System and Applications Engineer in the Ground Segment Architecture Data and AI Section (OPS-GAA) of the System and Applications Engineering Division in the Ground System Engineering and Innovation Department of the Directorate of Operations.

The Ground Segment Architecture Data and AI Section (OPS-GAA) is responsible for the management of systems and support activities required for ground segment software architecture data architecture and artificial intelligence systems.

Duties

Your tasks and responsibilities will include the role of Ground System and Applications Engineer for several applications involving artificial intelligence and machine learning.

The Ground System and Applications Engineer role involves :

• contributing to the system-level and architectural design of the ground segment ensuring alignment with the overall mission architecture and operational requirements;
• leading the engineering and evolution of pre-operational and operational systems and applications such as monitoring and control systems mission planning systems simulators automation applications as well as data management distribution and processing systems and the associated software infrastructure;
• leading the ground segment engineering assembly integration and testing and supporting the ground segment operational validation;
• supporting programme directorates in the tendering process and in the supervision of industrial contracts ensuring deliverables meet the levels of compliance agreed in the industrial contracts through the evaluation of proposals technical reviews acceptance milestones and status progress meetings with industry;
• engaging with internal teams and external partners to ensure efficient project execution in the technical domain in coordination and agreement with the project managers;
• participating actively in research and development as well as standardisation promoting innovative technologies and standards in the domain.

Additionally you will be expected to :

Technical competencies

Strong general knowledge of artificial intelligence techniques

An innovation-driven approach to coherent solution development

Experience in the operational deployment of AI- based solutions

Agile project management

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 masters degree in a relevant domain is required for this post.

Additional requirements

Background or experience in space system ground segment architecture and especially space mission operations processes including associated tooling technologies and standards would be an additional benefit.

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 religious beliefs age disability or other characteristics.

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 .

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 masters degree the position may be filled at A1 level.

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 Agencys 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 ESAs 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.

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

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.

Key Skills

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Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1