Earth Observation Launch Services Lead

EUROPEAN SPACE AGENCY; Noordwijk; Remote; EUR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

European Space Agency (ESA) seeks a Launch Services and Technical Coordinator in the Earth Observation Projects Department. The role covers coordination of launch services procurement, technical interfaces, and campaign execution for Earth Explorer, SCOUT, Earth Watch, and related missions.

You will report to the Earth Explorer Missions Programme Manager and work across multiple projects to optimize technical solutions and contractor negotiations.

Qualifications

• In-depth experience in launcher interface management.
• Extensive experience with spacecraft launch services and launch campaigns.
• Proven ability to manage procurement, contracts and industrial activities.
• Experience in spacecraft or payload design and development.
• Experience applying ECSS standards to spacecraft projects.
• Knowledge of launch, early orbit and commissioning phases.

Responsibilities

• Act as focal point for launcher activities with authorities at project level.
• Maintain technical dossiers related to launchers and services for multiple missions.
• Monitor worldwide launch service market and vehicle performance for affected missions.
• Support launch services procurement and contract negotiations with stakeholders.
• Provide technical support for I/F definition and procurement activities.
• Assist in mission feasibility studies, engineering analyses, PMARs and FMARs.
• Support interface definition between launch provider and satellite prime contractor.
• Prepare for launch campaigns and monitor industrial activities and logistics.
• Act as ESA Deputy Launch Campaign Manager during Earth Explorer launch campaigns.

Skills

Launcher interface management

Launch services procurement

Industrial procurement management

Spacecraft design/development

ECSS standards application

Launch campaigns coordination

Education

Master's degree in engineering

Bachelor's degree + 4 years experience

Job description

European Space Agency (ESA) seeks a Launch Services and Technical Coordinator in the Earth Observation Projects Department. The role covers coordination of launch services procurement, technical interfaces, and campaign execution for Earth Explorer, SCOUT, Earth Watch, and related missions.

You will report to the Earth Explorer Missions Programme Manager and work across multiple projects to optimize technical solutions and contractor negotiations.