We are looking for a Support Cost Engineer to Industrial Policy who will join the Octagon Professionals projects team at the European Space Agency in Noordwijk (ESTEC). If you are passionate about the Space industry and would like to join an international environment, read more and apply today!
Please, be aware that the successful candidate will be employed by Octagon Professionals.
Responsibilities:
Supporting the Head of Section and Senior Industrial Policy Officers in the implementation of the country specific Incentive Schemes, Plan for European Cooperating States and Associated States by:
- Supporting the focal points of one or more New Member States (NMS) or European Cooperating States (ECS) for the preparation, initiation and implementation of the relevant actions pertinent to each Member State status and associated measures. These will include assistance in thereview of proposals, preparation of TEB reports, follow up of contractstatus and deliverables and the preparation of presentations;
- Supporting Associate Member State(s) (AS), ensuring they areinformed of internal ESA processes and opportunities, coordinating with other programs, supporting training courses and arranging country specific events;
- Supporting the Secretariat of the Task Forces of NMS and their interface with National delegations in ECS and AS.
- Supporting studies and surveys and maintaining databases of NMS/ECS/AS capabilities for their relevance to ESA programmes;
- Supporting ESA training initiatives in NMS, ECS and AS;
- The work involves addressing several application and technology domains and implies numerous interfaces with Staff across all ESA Directorates and with entities from the NMS, ECS and AS.
- Participating actively in the Division meetings
Requirements:
- University degree (MSc) from a recognised Institution of secondary studies or equivalent qualification in Engineering (preferably space related),
- Familiarity and experience in the R& D area and technology development processes, in particular in the space sector, is a distinctive advantage.
- Knowledge and/or experience of the different ESA Programmes and European space industry as well as ESA's internal processes will be an asset.
- Knowledge of Programme/Project management and controlling methods and tools.
- Autonomy, authority and ability to interface with ESA staff at all levels.
- Excellent verbal and written communications.
- Rigor, commitment and reliability in the execution of the assigned tasks.
- Proactive attitude to solving problems, identify priority actions and to handle high workload.
- Familiarity with modern electronics office automation tools (e.g. Microsoft Office suite).
We offer:
- Attractive remuneration package.
- Up to 30 vacation days & additional 12 public holidays based on the 40h working week.
- Advice from our Learning & Development Specialist on most suitable training/courses.
- Extra budget and up to 5 extra days off for your professional development.
- Pension contribution to a tailor-made pension scheme.
- Yearly subscription to the ESTEC gym facilities and a swimming pool.
- Assistance with relocation in case you are moving to The Netherlands from abroad.
Ready for this new challenge? Apply now and let's get in touch!
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