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RT-C/HRE-XSR/00046 System Engineer for Exploration Scenario

Please Note: The application deadline for this job has now passed.

Job Introduction

Serco is a specialist at delivering vital services on behalf of European, National and Local Governments.

Serco Europe employ’s a large workforce in Belgium, Luxembourg, France, Switzerland, Germany, Holland, Spain, Italy and the UK.

Our European operations have ca. 2,000 employees delivering critical services to public institutions throughout Europe. 

For our activities in ESTEC, we are currently looking for a System Engineer for Exploration Scenario.

Role Responsibility

The post holder will support the lead system engineering function for the Phase A/B1 Study of the ESPRIT element of the exploration LOP-G (Lunar Outpost Platform/ Gateway), and its continuation. ESPRIT is the European System Providing Refuelling, Infrastructure and Telecommunication and includes a science airlock. In his/her support role to the system engineering function specific duties include:

  • Definition of the ESPRIT functional and design requirements.
  • Technical definition of the ESPRIT design baseline until successful System Requirements Review (SRR) and identification of activities needed to proceed toward Preliminary Design Review (PDR) with focus on specific subsystems.
  • Identification and follow-up of pre-development tasks for ESPRIT as agreed with the Study Contractors.
  • Architecture definition of the LOP-G/Gateway in coordination with NASA, CSA, JAXA, RSA and possible future commercial enterprises/US industries.
  • Development of interfaces with external parties, mainly other Space Agencies (NASA, JAXA, CSA), who may be providing equipment for the ESPRIT.
  • Preparation of the ESPRIT ITT for Phase B2/C/D/E1.

Additionally, the ideal candidate shall support the Exploration Scenario Section with following tasks:

  • Supporting the implementation/assessment of ESA internal and industrial system definition studies at Phase A level, including associated technology studies, preparing future European activities and projects in the field of human spaceflight and exploration, addressing in particular future ISS related developments, the post-ISS scenario for utilisation of Low Earth Orbit and European contributions to human exploration missions beyond Low Earth orbit.
  • Supporting the development and maintaining the ESA roadmap for future European human spaceflight and exploration activities, including an assessment of risks and life cycle costs in consultation with other ESA Directorates.
  • Developing and maintaining key-driving requirements for future European development activities for human spaceflight and exploration at mission, architecture, system and technology level.
  • Monitoring international plans in the field of human spaceflight and exploration and supporting the definition and analysis of future international human spaceflight mission scenarios and associated technology requirements.
  • Supporting activities organized by HRE in the field of exploration (workshop, round tables. etc.) and establishing/maintaining HRE databases related to Exploration activities.

Successful Candidate

Applicants for this post should have a Master’s degree or equivalent qualification in physics or engineering and at least 4 years of relevant experience.

Additionally, the successful candidate should have the following skills and experience:

  • A knowledge of system engineering aspects is essential.
  • Experience with operations, hardware and /or software development will be an asset.
  • The post requires candidates to be system-minded and to have a result-oriented approach.
  • They should have the ability to work in a highly complex project environment.
  • They should possess good communications skills and the capability of coordinating activities with groups spread across different sites.
  • Knowledge of human spaceflight programmes.
  • Strong analytical and system and strategic thinking skills.
  • Work experience in international environment.
  • Fluent in English; knowledge of other member state language is an asset.

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Important

Any offer of employment is contingent upon you providing documents to verify your identity and employment eligibility, as required by law.

Applicants are reminded that they will be requested to produce such documentation during the recruitment process.

Please contact a member of the recruitment team if you require further details of acceptable types of documentation required for verification of identity and work authorization. 

For positions located within the Darmstadt Support Office please note that only applicants with no family affiliation within the Company will be considered.

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Package Description

Full details on application.

Relocation assistance provided (if applicable).

About the Company

Serco’s space heritage over the last 40 years has placed us in the Space News Top 50 Space Industry Manufacturing and Services Companies - We work alongside EUMETSAT and the European Space Agency, where we are the largest on-site service provider with ca. 300 staff.

What connects the ever growing Serco workforce is a passion for delivering great service – To keep ahead we have to constantly evolve and enhance the way we deliver our services and everyone in Serco has a role to play here.

Serco provide the right environment to encourage ideas and a comprehensive Best Practice support network that enables them to put their ideas into action.

If you share our values then join with over 50,000 colleagues globally who are equally as passionate about delivering great service as you.

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