ASTRIS Project Manager

ESA; Paris; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ESA Headquarters in Paris seeks an experienced ASTRIS Project Manager within the Ariane Programme to lead the technical and programmatic implementation of the ASTRIS development, including space and ground control segments, and to manage resources, contracts, risks and schedules.

Reporting to the Head of the Ariane Programme, you will coordinate with the Business Unit Control Office and stakeholders to ensure timely exploitation preparations and alignment with the Directorate of Space

Responsibilities

• managing the technical and programmatic implementation of the ASTRIS development, composed of a space segment and a ground control segment, including specifications elaboration, design, development, qualification assembly of the first article
• preparing the exploitation organization with the various stakeholder and contributing to the preparation of the first…

Job description

ASTRIS Project Manager, Ariane Programme, Directorate of Space Transportation

Under the authority of the Head of the Ariane Programme, you will be responsible for the technical and programmatic implementation of the ASTRIS development and the preparation of its exploitation, managing all relevant resources and contracts. As such, you will be responsible for the Astris funds, georeturn, risks, margins and schedules in cooperation with the Business Unit Control Office.

Duties

• managing the technical and programmatic implementation of the ASTRIS development, composed of a space segment and a ground control segment, including specifications elaboration, design, development, qualification assembly of the first article;
• preparing the exploitation organization with the various stakeholder and contributing to the preparation of the first…

Location: ESA Headquarters, Paris, France

Directorate:Space Transportation

Type of Appointment (learn more):4 years, extendable to indefinite

Closing Date:3 November 2026 23:59 CET/CEST