Chief of Earth Observation Projects

European Space Agency (ESA); Jayapura; On-site; IDR 2,628,387,000 - 3,437,121,000; Full time

Job summary

European Space Agency (ESA) seeks a senior leader to head the Earth Observation Projects Department, overseeing the space segment of ESA's Earth observation missions from design through launch and in-orbit verification.

You will drive strategic direction, manage multi-team projects, and coordinate with industry and international partners to ensure on-time delivery within cost constraints. A master's in engineering or physics and 15+ years of relevant experience are required.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing and developing complex space systems.
• Interaction with European space industry at the highest level.
• Strong project and technical management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and implementation of the space segment for ESA Earth observation missions.
• Direct, plan, distribute and monitor projects to agreed costs and schedules.
• Interface with industry and international partners to support teams.

Skills

Space systems management

Contract negotiation

Project management

Education

Master's in engineering or physics

Job description

European Space Agency (ESA) seeks a senior leader to head the Earth Observation Projects Department, overseeing the space segment of ESA's Earth observation missions from design through launch and in-orbit verification.

You will drive strategic direction, manage multi-team projects, and coordinate with industry and international partners to ensure on-time delivery within cost constraints. A master's in engineering or physics and 15+ years of relevant experience are required.