Officer for End-to-end Fluidics
**Job Requisition ID**:19630
**Date Posted**:6 June 2025
**Closing Date**:27 June :59 CET/CEST
**Publication**:Internal & External
**Type of Contract**:Fixed-Term
**Directorate**:Space Transportation
**Workplace**:Frascati, IT
**Grade Band**:A2 - A4
- This is a non-renewable post for a **limited duration**of 4 years.
**Location**
ESRIN, Frascati, Italy
**Description**
Officer for End-to-End Launch System Fluidics, Vega and Space Rider Launch System and Engineering, Flight Programmes, Directorate of Space Transportation.Under the authority of the Vega and Space Rider Launch System and Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for the definition and execution of the workplan for the achievement of the end-to-end qualification of Vega-E fluidic functions. You will bring in Vega IPT a critical competence only used for Launch Systems. You will have to manage the complexity of integrated working with Industry.**Duties**
The definition, verification and validation of end-to-end fluidic functions are vital for a launcher adopting cryogenic propellants. You will be responsible for setting up and implementing with industry a workplan for the verification and validation of the launch system fluidic functions for Vega-E and HTE.Your duties and responsibilites will include:
- Requirement Verification Plan;
- Launch System fluidic functions identification, definition and verification/validation;
- identification and specification of test requirements;
- verification Control Documents demonstrating that the suite of verification and validation activities at all levels of the Launch System Product Tree satisfy the qualification requirements and secure a smooth exploitation phase from the very early phases;
- supervising the specification and development of the ground control software necessary to implement the Launch System functions;
- possibly defining and starting ESA internal development of end-to-end analysis tools used to generate predictions of tests results, timing of operations, identification of critical courses and therefore functional design validation beyond tests;
- defining technical support activities to be implemented by the Directorate of Technology, Engineering and Quality (TEC) and agreeing the relevant workforce allocation;
- ensuring that all technical risks, notably the ones that may induce damaged to people and installations, are identified and sufficiently mitigated or propose risk mitigation actions.
**Technical competencies**-
Knowledge of the management of technical activities in the above.Knowledge of cost and schedule aspects related to area of responsibility.Knowledge of control software development.Knowledge of space system development and PA standards.Knowledge of project risk and schedule managementKnowledge of ESA development, verification and procurement processes.Direct experience with launcher development.**Behavioural competencies**
Result Orientation
Operational Efficiency
Fostering Cooperation
Relationship Management
Continuous Improvement
Forward ThinkingFor more information, please refer to ESA Core Behavioural Competencies guidebook**Education**
A master's in a relevant engineering field is required.**Additional requirements**
A Ph.D. with proven research activities in space propulsion is considered an asset.Direct experience in the development of Vega-related products would be considered an asset.**Diversity, Equity and Inclusiveness**Important Information and Disclaimer**-
- Note that ESA is in the process of transitioning to a Matrix setup, which could lead to organisational changes affecting this position.
- The information published on ESA’s careers website regarding working conditions is correct at the time of publication. It is not intended to be exhaustive and may not address all questions you would have.
**Nationality and Languages**- The working languages of the Agency are English and French. A good knowledge of one of these is required. Knowledge of another Member State language would be an asset.
- Member States, Associate Members or Cooperating States.
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