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Location

ESA Headquarters, Paris, France

Our team and mission

Within the ESA Directorate of Space Transportation (D/STS), and in the Flight Programmes Department (STS-P), ESA STS-AA acts as procuring entity for the Ariane 6 Launcher System, in its different versions, developed by ArianeGroup.

The ESA Launcher System team is in charge of the technical and programmatic implementation of the Ariane 6 programmes, including Ariane 6 launcher development, its evolutions through Competitiveness Improvement and Product Adaptation, the Exploitation Accompaniment Programme (LEAP), and for the overall technical coherence of Ariane at Launcher System level.

The team is also in charge of Ariane 6 Exploitation monitoring as set out in the framework of the Launcher Exploitation Agreement, with the objective of performing risk assessment in the context of launch mission completion by the launch service provider, Arianespace.

These tasks require easy access to technical information and associated knowledge management.

You are encouraged to visit the ESA website:

The tool aims to provide easy access to the Launcher System technical data and associated technical memory to capitalise on development experience in support of coming exploitation and identify common technologies, material, processes applicable to other Launchers/Launch Base systems.

Your tasks will be to take over the ongoing project and perform tasks including:

• Benchmarking of AI RAG prototype accounting for computation performance requirements and adequacy of the solution provided, in collaboration with ESA AI specialists.
• Implementation of AI RAG prototype within the ESA framework accounting for security and ESA system performances.
• Conducting further tests of the prototype to check compliance with ESA requirements.
• Upon satisfactory outcomes, supporting GUI development with a supplier.
• Initial database enrichment with relevant technical information (based on predefined technical content).
• Preparing coordination with the team for continuous enrichment, keeping it updated on development and further exploitation; coordinating with other ESA directorates for possible cooperation.

Depending on the development of this task, extension of the work in support of Ariane 6 Exploitation Monitoring can also be envisaged.

Technical competencies

• Knowledge of relevant technical/functional domains
• Relevant experience gained during internships, project work and/or extracurricular or other activities
• General knowledge of the space sector and relevant activities
• Knowledge of ESA and its programmes/projects

Behavioural competencies

• Result Orientation
• Operational Efficiency
• Fostering Cooperation
• Relationship Management
• Continuous Improvement
• Forward Thinking

For more information, please refer to the ESA Core Behavioural Competencies guidebook.

You should have just completed, or be in the final year of your master’s degree in science (aerospace or computer science).

You should have good interpersonal and communication skills and should be able to work in a multicultural environment, both independently and as part of a team. Previous experience of working in international teams can be considered an asset. Your motivation, overall professional perspective and career goals will also be explored during the later stages of the selection process.

You should also have:

• You will interact within the Launcher System team. Flexibility and autonomy is an asset, as well as curiosity and interest in the technical domains.

ESA is an equal opportunity employer, committed to achieving diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. We therefore welcome applications from all qualified candidates irrespective of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religious beliefs, age, disability or other characteristics. We value diversity and welcome people with disabilities, with accommodation offered where possible. The Human Resources Department can provide assistance during the recruitment process. If you would like to discuss this further, please contact us via email at contact.human.resources@esa.int.

Applicants must be eligible to access information, technology, and hardware which is subject to European or US export control and sanctions regulations. During the recruitment process, the Agency may request applicants to undergo selection tests. Successful candidates will need to undergo basic screening before appointment, conducted by an external background screening service, in compliance with the European Space Agency security procedures.

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.

Applications can only be considered from nationals of certain States. The working languages of the Agency are English and French; knowledge of one is required, and knowledge of another Member State language is an asset.