Spaceport Operations Leader for CSG & Kourou Office

European Space Agency - ESA; Arrondissement de Cayenne; On-site; EUR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

ESA, based in Kourou, French Guiana, seeks a strategic Head of the CSG Operations and Kourou Office Division to lead infrastructure and operational activities at Europe’s Spaceport. You will coordinate with CNES, industry partners and authorities to ensure safety, compliance and readiness for current and future launches.

The role requires a master's degree in engineering or related discipline and 15+ years of relevant experience, with proven leadership, governance and external-relations

Qualifications

• Master's degree in engineering, aerospace engineering, systems engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum of 15 years of relevant professional experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee infrastructure, operations and related activities at Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana.
• Coordinate with CNES, industry and authorities to ensure safety, compliance and readiness for launches.
• Develop long-term spaceport strategy and monitor ESA-funded contracts and investments.
• Lead, motivate and develop a multi-disciplinary team across functions.

Skills

Program management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Budgeting & cost control

Risk management

Strategic planning

Space industry knowledge

Education

Master's degree in engineering or related discipline

Job description

ESA, based in Kourou, French Guiana, seeks a strategic Head of the CSG Operations and Kourou Office Division to lead infrastructure and operational activities at Europe’s Spaceport. You will coordinate with CNES, industry partners and authorities to ensure safety, compliance and readiness for current and future launches.

The role requires a master's degree in engineering or related discipline and 15+ years of relevant experience, with proven leadership, governance and external-relations