Project Manager

Celestia Satellite Test & Simulation BV (C-STS) provides innovative high‐tech solutions to the international space community to support spacecraft development, Assembly Integration and Test (AIT) as well as post launch and operational services. C-STS operates from Noordwijk, The Netherlands.

What we do:

Our core activities include the design, development and support of high-complexity electronics-based systems. These include products for Satellite Simulation & Test (Electrical Ground Support Equipment), TTC & TM/TC Systems, Modems (RF and Optical) as well as Data Processing Systems.

For more information about our company, our products and activities have a look at our website: www.celestia-sts.com.

Who are we looking for:

Due to company’s current growth we are searching for a Project Manager. The individual will be responsible for all programmatic aspects of one or multiple projects throughout their complete project lifecycle. 

What will be your challenges:

• Preparation of Project Management/Development Plans
• Creating and maintaining project planning for new and currently running projects at C-STS
• Assigning and monitoring task progress via regular team meetings, etc.
• Controlling and monitoring project costs
• Management of sub-contractors (as required)
• Direct interfacing to customers for all programmatic aspects
• Co-ordinating activities within the project teams and reporting status to higher management
• Participating in customer reviews
• Providing input to procurement and production processes
• Identification of potential roadblocks within the projects and escalating as required
• Maintaining of project risk registers
• Providing inputs for proposals/bids as required

What we ask from you:

• Qualification in computer science, aeronautics or electrical engineering (BSc. or higher)
• 3 years of relevant experience as project leader/manager in an (electronic systems) engineering organisation
• Experience in management of subcontractors
• Experience in system development projects and the co-ordination of multi-disciplinary development teams
• Good organisational and communication (written and verbal) skills, for which fluency in English is required
• Experience in formal ESA documentation requirements and workflow according to ECSS would be an advantage

We offer you the opportunity to:

·        Work in a company that is widely recognised as ‘best-in-class’ in the fields in which it operates

·        Work together with a bright team of like-minded people, consisting of hardware, firmware and (embedded) software engineers

·        Work on challenging projects, growing your own skills and experiences along the way

For a practical and motivated individual, this position will offer an exciting challenge where you can contribute directly to the growth of this quality-driven, dynamic organization.

This role is limited to applicants currently based in Europe and legally authorized to work in the EU/EEA. We appreciate your understanding.

If you are interested, we welcome you to contact us via email: [email protected].