Lead Space Segment Engineer & Deputy Manager, LSTM

EUROPEAN SPACE AGENCY; Noordwijk; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

European Space Agency is seeking a Copernicus LSTM Lead Space Segment Engineer in Noordwijk, NL. You will drive spacecraft engineering, verification, and risk management across design, integration, and launch phases, reporting to the LSTM Spacecraft Manager and coordinating with multiple directorates and industry partners.

The role requires a master’s degree in a relevant field and about four years of professional experience in space system engineering, with strong communication and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant domain and four years of professional experience.
• Ability to work in an international team and communicate clearly.
• Proven capability to anticipate problems and make sound decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead space segment engineering activities for Copernicus LSTM project.
• Coordinate with partners, PA, and AIT during integration and testing.
• Define and monitor technical requirements, interfaces, and scheduling.
• Manage risk, report progress, and propose mitigations.
• Oversee procurement, verification, and flight readiness activities.
• Support launch campaign preparation and on-orbit operations.

Skills

Communication skills

International team

Problem solving

Decision making

Project coordination

Education

Master's degree (relevant domain)

Bachelor's degree + 4 years experience

Job description

European Space Agency is seeking a Copernicus LSTM Lead Space Segment Engineer in Noordwijk, NL. You will drive spacecraft engineering, verification, and risk management across design, integration, and launch phases, reporting to the LSTM Spacecraft Manager and coordinating with multiple directorates and industry partners.

The role requires a master’s degree in a relevant field and about four years of professional experience in space system engineering, with strong communication and