Job title:
Cost Engineer
Company:
European Space Agency
Job description
Location
ESTEC, Noordwijk, NetherlandsDescriptionCost Engineer in the Cost Engineering Section (TEC-SYC), Systems Engineering Division (TEC-SY), Systems Department (TEC-S), Directorate of Technology, Engineering and Quality.Our team and mission:With a dynamic multicultural team of approximately 10 cost engineers, the Section is involved in the following areas:
- Cost engineering support for studies and projects in the different directorates of ESA (Human and Robotic Exploration, Space Transportation, Earth Observation, Navigation, Science, Operations, and Connectivity and Secure Communications);
- Cost and system engineering support for feasibility and early phase studies of future ESA missions using the Concurrent Design Facility (CDF);
- Responsibility for ECOS, the ESA costing software.
You are encouraged to visit the following websites:
- ESA cost engineering: https://www.esa.int/Enabling_Support/Space_Engineering_Technology/Cost_Engineering
- CDF: https://www.esa.int/Enabling_Support/Space_Engineering_Technology/CDF
- ECOS: https://www.esa.int/About_Us/Business_with_ESA/How_to_do/Introduction_to_ESA_Costing_Software
- Systems Engineering Division: https://technology.esa.int/division/systems-engineering-division.
DutiesYour tasks and responsibilities will include:
- preparation of cost estimates in support of projects;
- cost and systems engineering support for ESA projects for design to cost;
- comparative analysis of industrial contractors’ estimates, prices and cost-at-completion;
- evaluation of industrial proposals for cost-related matters;
- participation in ESA project reviews;
- processing and analysis of ECOS files;
- support for industrial contract negotiation;
- cost engineering and system engineering tasks in assessment studies in the Concurrent Design Facility;
- development and maintenance of the Section’s (parametric) cost estimating models and databases;
- coordination of collaborative activities within the Section.
Technical competenciesKnowledge of and general background in systems engineering and relevant technical domains covered by the positionExperience in space systems engineering and development with a mission end-to-end viewKnowledge of industrial landscape, i.e. relevant strategic and technological trends and developments, both inside and outside the space domainCost estimation via parametric models that estimate the scope, cost and effortCost engineering methods and application toolsData Science competence related to the development of cost and schedule modelsCoordination skillsBehavioural competenciesResult Orientation
Operational Efficiency
Fostering Cooperation
Relationship Management
Continuous Improvement
Forward ThinkingEducationA master’s in engineering is required for this post.Additional requirementsThe following requirements are mandatory:
- Ability to work independently and establish excellent working relations within the Agency and with external partners and industries;
- Ability to work in multidisciplinary space mission design teams;
- Ability to coordinate collaborative activities involving multiple cost engineers;
- Autonomy and a proactive attitude.
Knowledge of the following technical domains would be an asset:
- Concurrent engineering and design taking into account cost, technical and programmatic aspects such as planning and risks;
- Commercially available parametric cost models (such as TruePlanning);
- ECOS, ESA’s costing software;
- ESA and its activities, programmes and policies;
- Management and negotiation.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusiveness
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, beliefs, age, disability or other characteristics. Applications from women are encouraged. At the Agency we value diversity, and we welcome people with disabilities. Whenever possible, we seek to accommodate individuals with disabilities by providing the necessary support at the workplace. The Human Resources Department can also 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.
Important Information and Disclaimer
In principle, recruitment will be within the advertised grade band (A2-A4). However, if the selected candidate has less than four years of relevant professional experience following the completion of the master’s degree, the position may be filled at A1 level.
Applicants must be eligible to access technology and hardware which is subject to European and US export control regulations & security clearance by their national security administrations.
During the recruitment process, the Agency may request applicants to undergo selection tests. Additionally, successful candidates will need to undergo basic screening before appointment, which will be conducted by an external background screening service, in compliance with the European Space Agency’s security procedures.
Note that ESA is in the process of transitioning to a Matrix setup, which could lead to organisational changes affecting this position.
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.
Nationality and Languages
Please note that applications can only be considered from nationals of one of the following States: Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and Canada, Latvia, Lithuania, Slovakia and Slovenia.
When short-listing for an interview, priority will first be given to internal candidates.
The working languages of the Agency are English and French. A good knowledge of one of these is required. Knowledge of another Member State language would be an asset.
Expected salary
Location
Nederland
Job date
Thu, 27 Jun 2024 04:39:27 GMT
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