Copernicus CRISTAL and Sentinel-3 Next Generation Topography Lead System Engineer

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

Job summary

ESA's Directorate of Earth Observation Programmes at ESTEC in Noordwijk, Netherlands, invites applications for a Lead System Engineer role focused on Copernicus CRISTAL and Sentinel-3 Next Generation Topography missions. The appointment is a fixed-term contract for 4 years, with a possible extension up to 8 years depending on performance and organisational needs.

You will lead system engineering activities, report to relevant System Managers, and work within project teams to establish and

Responsibilities

• Lead System Engineer for the Copernicus CRISTAL and Sentinel-3 Next Generation Topography (S3 NGT) altimetry missions in the Copernicus Space Segment Programme within the Earth Observation Projects Department, Directorate of Earth Observation Programmes.

Job description

Directorate: Earth Observation Programmes

This is a fixed-term appointment with an initial duration of 4 years. Depending upon performance and organisational needs, the appointment may be extended up to a possible maximum duration of 8 years.

Location

ESTEC, Noordwijk, Netherlands

Description

Lead System Engineer for the Copernicus CRISTAL and Sentinel-3 Next Generation Topography (S3 NGT) altimetry missions in the Copernicus Space Segment Programme within the Earth Observation Projects Department, Directorate of Earth Observation Programmes.

The assignment covers the activities relating to Phases D/E1 of the CRISTAL satellites and Phases B2/C/D/E1 of the Sentinel-3 Next Generation Topography satellites.

You will report to the relevant System Managers for all technical matters and will work within the relevant project teams.

You will contribute to the establishment and maintenance of the system and space segment requirements derived from the mission requirements, ensuring their traceability and monitoring their implementation and compliance…