Secure Connectivity: Low-TRL Tech Maturation Coordinator

EUROPEAN SPACE AGENCY; Noordwijk; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

EUROPEAN SPACE AGENCY seeks a Secure Connectivity Low TRL Technology Development Coordinator to lead derisking and maturation of early-stage technologies across system, space, ground, and user domains. You will manage interdepartmental work packages, coordinate budgets, and ensure timely reviews and milestones.

You will engage European industry, support strategic decisions, and report regularly to senior management, while advancing the IRIS² timeline and safeguarding project health in a

Qualifications

• A master’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline and 10 years of professional experience are required.
• Alternatively, a bachelor’s degree with at least 14 years of relevant experience may be considered.
• Experience in derisking and validating early-stage technologies (low-TRL) is essential.

Responsibilities

• Act as focal point for all ESA-PP derisking activities.
• Coordinate with the system, space, and ground segment offices.
• Promote engagement of European industry in ESA-PP activities.
• Oversee development, maturation and validation of low-TRL technologies.
• Monitor budgets and allocate resources to ESA-PP activities.

Skills

Derisking

Programme management

Industry engagement

Technical reviews

Risk mitigation

Education

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree

Job description

EUROPEAN SPACE AGENCY seeks a Secure Connectivity Low TRL Technology Development Coordinator to lead derisking and maturation of early-stage technologies across system, space, ground, and user domains. You will manage interdepartmental work packages, coordinate budgets, and ensure timely reviews and milestones.

You will engage European industry, support strategic decisions, and report regularly to senior management, while advancing the IRIS² timeline and safeguarding project health in a