Management of space projects throughout the project life cycle (initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and controlling, closure) according to ECSS space standards
Analysis of requirements, creation of specifications, breakdown to subsystem specifications and coordination of necessary analyses
Verification planning, implementation, and control of projects according to the requirements of the ordering space agencies
Risk management according to ECSS space industry standards
Configuration management according to ECSS space industry standards
Cost and procurement management according to ECSS space industry standards
Stakeholder and communication management (contact with customers, suppliers and various engineering fields within the company)
Preparation and coordination of the security review of spacecraft according to the regulations of the space agencies (customers)
Project documentation, financial monitoring and controlling of the project, compliance with deadlines
Key qualifications
MSc degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Physics, Space Engineer, Project Manager or equivalent
Fluent in English
At least 5 years of experience in managing R&D projects
Knowledge of project management methodologies and tools
Openness to relations with international organizations
Ability to make independent decisions
Ability to collaborate with colleagues working in different fields
Considered a Plus
Knowledge of any CAD system
Project Management Qualification (PMP, PMI)
Experience in safety-critical system development
Knowledge of ECSS space standards (| European Cooperation for Space Standardization (ecss.nl))
Knowledge of NASA TS Space Standards (NASA Technical Standards System (NTSS))