We are looking for a Project System Engineer to support our client ESTEC and provide senior system engineering support to the Hera mission unit with specific focus on the payload elements to be developed. In addition, coordination with payload activities under industry responsibility is required in order to ensure overall interface compatibility and maintain the project implementation schedule. More specifically, duties cover the following tasks:
day to day coordination with industry, project team and operations team regarding definition of all instruments' interfaces
supporting the project team as focal point in all aspects related to instruments (interfaces, development and verification, planning, operability)
day to day technical follow up with industry and international partners of the instruments models and related software developments
managing the applicable requirements for the instruments
supporting the Hera lead system engineer for the technical follow-up of the prime contractor in the development and verification of the platform interfaces with the instruments
oversight of the definition and implementation of the payload interfaces simulator by the prime contractor
preparing and supporting payload verification activities, test setups, test execution (participation in the planning, TRRs, PTRs, NRBs, DRBs)
supporting operations preparation, definition of nominal and contingency instrument operation procedures that will be further integrated in the spacecraft operations procedures
documentation review (test requirements, test plan and test report)
reviewing validation activity setups, with emphasis on infrared imaging detectors and the associated control electronics
reviewing commissioning of the validation activity setup
overseeing tests using the validation activity setup
reviewing test data analysis and reporting to the relevant team;
support the Hera investigation team and close proximity operations working group in all aspects related to payload operations.
Required Skills and Experience
Minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience
Extensive experience in space systems engineering with focus on payloads development including AIV/AIT
Experience in management of industrial activities including reviews
Ability to work in an interdisciplinary team
Be skilled at fostering cooperative and effective interaction with ESA stakeholders, scientific institutions and industry
Have the capability to work independently
Be system and results oriented
Have excellent communication skills
Desirable Skills and Experience
Knowledge of deep-space missions, knowledge of asteroid missions is considered a bonus
Work Location
Noordwijk, The Netherlands
Dates
Application Deadline: 20 April 2021
Start of Work: 01 May 2021
Important Notes
Before applying to this position, please read the page How to Apply on the Solenix website under Career. Applicants must be EU citizens or have a valid work and residence permit in The Netherlands. Security, identity and reference checks on the candidates are part of the recruitment process.
Job Application
Please send your applications electronically to career@solenix.ch before the application deadline 20 April 2021.
Before applying to this position, please read the page How to Apply.
Applicants must be EU citizens or have a valid work and residence permit for the above-mentioned work location.
Security, identity and reference checks on the candidates are part of the recruitment process.
Job Application
Please send your applications electronically to career@solenix.ch before the application deadline 20 April 2021.