Chief, Spaceport Operations & Kourou Office

ESA; Kourou; On-site; EUR 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

ESA in Kourou, French Guiana, seeks a Head of the CSG Operations and Kourou Office Division (STS-IG) reporting to the Infrastructure and Value Chain Department (STS-I) and with a functional line to the Director of Space Transportation for strategic matters.

The role oversees infrastructure, operational support, and services at Europe’s Spaceport (CSG), ensuring safety, compliance and readiness for current and future launches.

Responsibilities

• Head of the CSG Operations and Kourou Office Division (STS-IG), reporting to the Head of the Infrastructure and Value Chain Department (STS-I).
• Oversee, coordinate and monitor infrastructure, operational support and related activities at Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana (CSG).
• Ensure spaceport infrastructure, common assets and supporting services remain available, safe, compliant and fit for current and future launch operations.

Job description

ESA in Kourou, French Guiana, seeks a Head of the CSG Operations and Kourou Office Division (STS-IG) reporting to the Infrastructure and Value Chain Department (STS-I) and with a functional line to the Director of Space Transportation for strategic matters.

The role oversees infrastructure, operational support, and services at Europe’s Spaceport (CSG), ensuring safety, compliance and readiness for current and future launches.