Description

Ground and User Segment Product Engineer in the Ground Segment Section, Technology and Products Division, Systems, Strategic Programme Lines and Technology Department, Directorate of Connectivity and Secure Communications.

Duties

Reporting to the Head of the Ground Segment Section, you will be responsible for managing activities relating to telecommunications ground and user segment technology and products. Your tasks and responsibilities will include:

• initiating, monitoring and controlling, in collaboration with the Procurement Department, the Strategic Programme Line managers and other relevant departments of ESA, ARTES Core Competitiveness (CC) and other ARTES programme line activities relating to ground and user segment product development for satellite communications;
• managing the implementation of activities relating to ground and user segment products;
• reviewing business cases and market assumptions for both ESA- and industry-initiated ground and user segment development activities;
• conducting industry roadmap meetings on ground and user segment products;
• contributing to ESA-initiated activities targeting the ground and user segments, including workplan preparation;
• identifying and defining ground and user segment product needs and innovation for future satellite communication services;
• contributing to market intelligence monitoring and strategic initiatives;
• supporting the promotion of the Directorate’s programmes and socioeconomic impact analysis;
• coordinating expert technical support provided by other ESA organisational units, such as the Directorate of Operations and the Directorate of Technology, Engineering and Quality, as required to ensure effective initiation and management of activities;
• reporting regularly on the progress, status, schedule and outcome of activities, including realistic forecasting of milestone completion dates.

Technical competencies

Behavioural competencies

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

Education

A master’s degree in an engineering discipline is required for this post.

Additional requirements

Experience in ground and user segment technology and equipment, subsystem design and development.

Direct experience of working with a commercial telecommunications operator and European industry, as well as an in-depth understanding of operating within a European agency framework, would be distinct advantages.

You should also demonstrate strong negotiation skills and have contract or subcontract management experience.