Head of Spaceport Ops & Kourou Office

EU Satellite Centre (SatCen); Kourou; On-site; EUR 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

European Space Agency in French Guiana seeks the Head of CSG Operations and Kourou Office to lead a high-profile division responsible for overseeing infrastructure, launch support, and related activities at Europe’s Spaceport. You will represent ESA in the territory and coordinate with authorities, industry and international partners.

The role requires a master’s degree in engineering or related field and a minimum of 15 years of senior experience in complex infrastructure and space operations,

Qualifications

• Master's degree in engineering, aerospace engineering, systems engineering or a related discipline and a minimum of 15 years of relevant professional experience.
• Proven leadership of large, multi-disciplinary teams on complex infrastructure projects.
• Strong background in infrastructure, launch operations or space transportation environments.

Responsibilities

• Act as ESA's senior representative in French Guiana and coordinate with local authorities, partners and industry.
• Oversee, coordinate and monitor spaceport infrastructure, operational support and related activities at Europe's Spaceport in French Guiana.
• Represent ESA interests, monitor programmes, contracts and investments funded by ESA.
• Define and implement long-term evolution strategies for the spaceport and its infrastructure.
• Lead external relations, communication and outreach activities in the territory.

Skills

Complex programme management

Ground segment knowledge

Stakeholder management

Leadership and people development

Strategic thinking

Safety and compliance awareness

Contracting and governance awareness

Education

Master's degree in engineering or related discipline

Job description

European Space Agency in French Guiana seeks the Head of CSG Operations and Kourou Office to lead a high-profile division responsible for overseeing infrastructure, launch support, and related activities at Europe’s Spaceport. You will represent ESA in the territory and coordinate with authorities, industry and international partners.

The role requires a master’s degree in engineering or related field and a minimum of 15 years of senior experience in complex infrastructure and space operations,