Space Mission Project Lead – Phases A to E1

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

Job summary

European Space Agency is seeking a senior Spacecraft Project Manager in the Netherlands to lead the spacecraft Phase A/B and oversee the ITT for Phase A/B and preliminary proposals for Phase C/D/E1. You will manage interfaces with national agencies, industry primes and ESA bodies to safeguard schedule and budget while delivering core scientific objectives.

The role requires a master's degree in engineering or applied physics and about five years of relevant experience, with proven leadership and

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Engineering or Applied Physics is required.
• Approximately 5 years of relevant professional experience expected.
• Experience leading, motivating and developing a team of experts.

Responsibilities

• Lead spacecraft Phase A/B activities and ITT for Phase A/B.
• Coordinate with industrial partners, national teams and ESA bodies.
• Manage budget, schedule and risk across the project.
• Prepare inputs and reports for SPC, IPC and other delegations.
• Ensure interface between project, industry and scientific community.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

International collaboration

Strategic planning

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Engineering or Applied Physics

Job description

European Space Agency is seeking a senior Spacecraft Project Manager in the Netherlands to lead the spacecraft Phase A/B and oversee the ITT for Phase A/B and preliminary proposals for Phase C/D/E1. You will manage interfaces with national agencies, industry primes and ESA bodies to safeguard schedule and budget while delivering core scientific objectives.

The role requires a master's degree in engineering or applied physics and about five years of relevant experience, with proven leadership and