• advanced simulation technologies
• data modelling and ontologies
• databases and tools to support procedure engineering and automation of processes
• data management technologies
• test benches and applications required for system verification, including EGSE and ground system software
• advanced human computer interaction, including extended reality and UX design
• support for ESA projects and programme directorates with expertise within the scope of the Section, including specification and development in all phases of a project

• In line with anticipated technology trends and project needs, defining, promoting and implementing the Section’s contributions to ESA technology programmes and R&D activities;
• Coordinating, where applicable, the requirements of technology elements in your domain of expertise with the overall requirements of systems being developed under the responsibility of other areas in the Directorate;
• Liaising with relevant technology expert groups and coordination mechanisms.

• Ensuring a positive and motivating working environment for the Section;
• Communicating ESA values and ensuring compliance with all ESA policies;
• Establishing good working relationships and technical networks with users, project groups and other organisations both inside and outside the Agency.

• Maintaining state-of-the-art expertise in the Section by identifying, developing, maintaining and tracking the technical competences needed to meet current and future strategic needs;
• Driving the development of people within your area of responsibility;
• Managing staff functional mobility and changes (arrivals, departures, reassignments, probation and contract extensions) with minimum disruption to the activities of the Section.

• Ensuring regular interaction between the Section members, supporting teamwork, the exchange of experience and lessons learned, and the gathering of feedback;
• Contributing to the independent technical assessment capability and supporting project reviews;
• Representing the Agency in your areas of expertise within ESA and with external entities (industry, delegations, etc.);
• Coordinating the dissemination of the Section’s results within and beyond ESA, in particular via conferences, workshops and R&D presentation days.

• Assuming the technical responsibility for the Modelling and Simulation Laboratory.

• Monitoring, measuring and reporting on performance at individual and team level, in particular regarding the Section’s objectives;
• Being accountable to the hierarchy for all the daily matters within the Section and for the achievement of the Section’s objectives.

• Establishing the multi-year plan of activities for the Section, covering required competences and assignment of resources;
• Establishing annual objectives and managing/coordinating on a day-to-day basis specialised technical support in the Section’s fields of expertise, in full collaboration with the functional managers;
• Actively contributing to increasing the agility/flexibility required to meet the short-notice and peak-period resource needs of projects;
• Being accountable for all activities and resources delegated to the Section, and for resolving possible conflicting demands on the use of the Section’s resources.

• Coordinating the evolution of the standards in the context of the ECSS system that is related to the technical domains of the Section.

• The potential to manage individuals or a team of experts in a project or R&D setting;
• The ability to organise their activities and ensure a motivating work environment;
• Strong leadership capabilities, with proven relationship management and communication skills;
• The ability to drive your team’s performance, developing your people by encouraging learning, delegating responsibility and giving regular and constructive feedback;
• Strong problem-solving skills to deal with day-to-day operational challenges, together with demonstrated planning and organisational skills;
• Strong result orientation with the ability to set priorities and present practical solutions both orally and in writing;
• The ability to manage challenging situations proactively and constructively and to be customer focused.