Senior Space Project Lead — CAT ADRIOS Mission

European Space Agency - ESA; Noordwijk; On-site; EUR 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

European Space Agency - ESA in Noordwijk, Netherlands, seeks a CAT Project Manager to lead the ADRIOS-enabled CAT mission. The role covers end-to-end management of Phase B2/C/D/E, coordinating space and ground segments, and overseeing large industrial contracts to ensure cost, schedule, and performance targets are met.

You will guide reviews, manage risks, and align activities with ESA's Zero Debris by 2030 objectives, collaborating with multiple directorates and member states.

Qualifications

• More than 10 years of hands-on experience in spacecraft Phase B2/C/D/E.
• Experience in managing large industrial contracts and reviews.
• Knowledge of ECSS and industrial procurement processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end procurement of Phase B2/C/D/E for the CAT project.
• Provide hands-on technical management of space and ground segments.
• Coordinate contract negotiations and project reviews with key stakeholders.
• Manage R&D activities, cost, schedule, and risk for the CAT mission.
• Report to management and support decision-making with data-driven insights.

Skills

Phase B2/C/D/E experience

Technical project management

Risk management

Systems engineering

Leadership

Education

Master's degree in engineering

10+ years relevant experience

Job description

European Space Agency - ESA in Noordwijk, Netherlands, seeks a CAT Project Manager to lead the ADRIOS-enabled CAT mission. The role covers end-to-end management of Phase B2/C/D/E, coordinating space and ground segments, and overseeing large industrial contracts to ensure cost, schedule, and performance targets are met.

You will guide reviews, manage risks, and align activities with ESA's Zero Debris by 2030 objectives, collaborating with multiple directorates and member states.