As support to a European space organisation we are looking for an Instrument Team Management Support

Activities

The holder of the post reports directly to the Low Earth Orbit Instrument Team Leader to assist in following tasks or areas:

• Participation in instrument and satellite reviews (e.g. Flight Acceptance Reviews)
• Instrument related storage and/or de-storage activities as well as reactivation and recalibration campaigns
• Preparation of launch campaigns, Launch and Early Orbit Phase activities and satellite commissioning
• Generation and maintenance of instrument related documents
• Monitoring of deliverables
• Maintenance of a database and of an instrument issues tracker
• Preparation and maintenance of presentation material related to instruments
• Control of the baseline definition of each instrument
• Tracking of actions on instrument related issues
• Drafting of correspondence
• Participation in meetings with partner agencies, contractors, etc. as appropriate

Skills

You ideally have the following qualifications and experience:

• University degree in science, engineering or equivalent
• Several years of professional experience in space hardware projects and project management, preferably in the area of remote sensing instruments
• Good knowledge of quality assurance processes and procedures and international operations coordination
• Experience with MS Office
• Fluency in English is mandatory; French would be an asset
• Good organisational and communication skills as well as ability to work independently

Deadline for applications: 17. February 2011

An exciting international working environment in a highly innovative team awaits you. You will benefit from focused training and personal development bundled with a competitive salary.

Please note: Due to work permit restrictions for this position, please apply only if you are citizen of a European Union state or if you already hold a work permit for Germany.

HE Space Operations is a growing international space company. For over 25 years we have provided our customers with consultancy services in Engineering and Business Administration. We open the door to working directly on-site with our principal customers in the space sector who rank amongst the top engineering employers in Europe.