Transportation à France

ESA is enabling the future end-to-end space transportation infrastructure that will leverage a network covering access to space, in-space transportation and return from space, supporting a global vision of space logistics.

ESA is turning the in-space transportation chapter of this vision into reality with In-Space Proofs-of-Concept (lnSPoCs). Here, the Agency will act as an enabling partner to de-risk space transportation capabilities and foster interoperable interfaces using incremental in-orbit demonstrations over the coming years. Each lnSPoC matures and validates key enabling capability for in-space transportation through in-orbit demonstrations. lnSPoC-1 tackles in-orbit rendezvous and docking, along with standard refilling, lnSPoC-2 focuses on cryogenic propellant storage and refilling, and lnSPoC-3 deals with on-board and shared intelligence, while lnSPoC-4 will address advanced space logistics, containerisation and cargo transfer.

lnSPoC-4 will take stock of the outcomes of the previous lnSPoCs and take them to the next level in the journey towards automated in-space logistics. It will aim at leveraging advanced logistics concepts such as the standardisation of cargo shipments with containerisation, in-orbit maintenance of space tugs and orbital propellant depots, the circular in-space economy, end-to-end in-space transportation, in-space robotics for cargo transfer, plug-and-play components, etc.
Within this context, you will be supporting the ramp-up of system and service-oriented in-space transportation projects according to the roadmap for the preparation of future space transportation, in particular:

You will be assisted by project control, contracts, legal and quality assurance staff and supported by engineers from the Directorate of Technology, Engineering and Quality, as well as from national agencies within the FLPP Technical Assistance scheme.

Solid knowledge of in-space transportation systems (kick-stages, space tugs, orbital transfer vehicles, etc.)

Core understanding of launchers

Knowledge and experience of systems engineering and multidisciplinary space engineering

Project management experience

Knowledge of development processes for space transportation systems and associated product assurance standards

Knowledge of ESA and industrial development, verification and procurement processes

Complex project risk management processes

Knowledge of other technical domains interfacing with your area of responsibility

Ability to interact with the European space industry

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:

Experience of functional management of cross-disciplinary teams working across multiple locations would be a plus.

Qualifications or experience in advanced logistics, automation and robotics would be considered valuable assets.