ADRIOS Servicing Manager

ADRIOS Servicing Performance Manager (Job

Requisition )
Date posted: 3 June 2026
Closing date: 24 June 2026 23:59 CET/CEST
Publication:
Internal & External
Type of appointment: 4 years, extendable to indefinite
Directorate:
Operations
Workplace:
Noordwijk, Netherlands
Grade Band: A2 - A4

Description
The Space Safety Missions Office of the Space Safety Programme is advancing its Active Debris Removal (ADR) and In‑Orbit Servicing (IOS) capabilities. The ADRIOS Servicing Performance Manager will contribute to pioneering space sustainability technologies, ensuring the reliability and performance of services delivered by ADRIOS missions such as RISE.

Duties

Maintain the service, mission, and system‑level requirements.

Allocate, flow‑down, verify, and evolve requirements and their associated margins.

Analyze compliance with industry‑led performance requirements and propose corrective actions.

Support the Project Manager and System Technical Lead with trade‑offs, design and interface reviews, industry development monitoring, verification/validation, and acceptance methods.

Focus on rendezvous and proximity operations, including GNC, the robotic capture system, simulators and testing facilities.

Interact with industry to understand future service vision and performance needs.

Interface with potential clients as necessary.

Lead development and competitiveness activities for future services.

Understand industry needs concerning time to market and recurring service price, ensuring they are reflected in the technical approach.

Support risk identification and mitigation, schedule and cost control, and non‑conformance and change management.

Participate in reviews and share knowledge with industry.

Capture and disseminate lessons learned within the division and with the Cleanspace and Circular Economy Office.

Technical Competencies

More than 10 years of hands‑on experience in system engineering/spacecraft Phase B2/C/D/E.

Coordinating multidisciplinary engineering disciplines.

Requirements management and verification using various methodologies.

Technical management and monitoring of industrial activities, including participation in reviews.

Risk management of complex projects.

Schedule and price control under stringent conditions.

Knowledge of ESA and industrial procurement processes and standards for space systems development, verification and procurement.

Behavioural Competencies

Result orientation

Operational efficiency

Fostering cooperation

Relationship management

Continuous improvement

Forward thinking

Education
A master’s degree in engineering or a related field is required, together with 4 years of relevant professional experience.

Additional Requirements

Experience implementing missions with tight schedules and low price constraints.

Pragmatic application of the ECSS.

Other expectations:

Interest in working with emerging space companies.

Independence, initiative and hands‑on approach.

Strong leadership, relationship management and communication skills.

Anticipation of problems and pragmatic, timely decision making.

Result orientation with ability to set priorities.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusiveness
ESA is an equal‑opportunity employer that welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. We value diversity and provide support for individuals with disabilities when possible.

Important Information and Disclaimer
Recruitment will be within the advertised grade band (A2‑A4). Candidates with less than four years of experience may be considered for A1. Applicants must be eligible to access information and hardware subject to European or US export controls and sanctions. Selected candidates may undergo selection tests and a background check by an external service. ESA is transitioning to a matrix setup, which may affect organisational aspects of the position.

Nationality and Languages
Applications are considered only from nationals of EU member states and Canada. Working languages are English and French; knowledge of a third member state language is an asset.

#J-18808-Ljbffr