Space Transportation Data Processing System Engineer

Space Transportation Data Processing System Engineer

Job Requisition ID: 20456

Posting Date: 2 April 2026

Closing Date: 23 April :59 CET/CEST

Grade Band: A2 - A4

Directorate: Space Transportation

Workplace: Paris, France

Location: ESA Headquarters, Paris, France

Directorate of Space Transportation, Process Improvement and Intelligent Manufacturing, Value Chain Assessment and Assets Management, Infrastructure and Value Chain.

Responsibilities

• Managing and overseeing the implementation of space transportation data processing system projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget.
• Coordinating with space transportation project managers and stakeholders to align data processing system strategies with organisational goals.
• Collaborating with cross‑functional teams to ensure seamless integration of IT solutions with space transportation systems.
• Managing the design, development and maintenance of data processing systems to support space transportation projects.
• Implementing and optimising data processing engineering workflows to enhance system performance and reliability.
• Conducting data analysis and providing insights to support space transportation decision‑making processes.
• Ensuring compliance with ESA and industry standards and best practices in information engineering and data processing.
• Providing training and support to team members on information systems and data processing tools.
• Remaining up to date with the latest advancements in information engineering and space transportation technologies.
• Assisting in the evaluation and selection of new technologies and tools to enhance information engineering capabilities.
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of processes and systems within the Directorate.
• Acting as a data processing expert, supporting the engineering team in gathering and assessing knowledge and trends in smart manufacturing and data‑driven process optimisation.
• Supporting STS‑IVI engineers in assessing the applicability and potential deployment of these manufacturing technologies within industrial launcher activities.

Technical Competencies

• Experience with space transportation systems or related technologies.
• Familiarity with industry standards and regulations in space transportation and information engineering.
• Knowledge of machine learning and artificial intelligence applications in data processing.
• Proven experience in the design and development of data processing systems, preferably within the space or transportation sector.
• Proven experience in services management.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a team‑oriented environment.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Both English and French are required.

Behavioural Competencies

• Result Orientation
• Operational Efficiency
• Fostering Cooperation
• Relationship Management
• Continuous Improvement
• Forward Thinking

Education and Professional Experience

A master's degree in a relevant engineering discipline is required for this post together with 5 years of relevant professional experience.

Legal and Equal Opportunity Statement

ESA is an equal opportunity employer, committed to achieving diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates irrespective of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religious beliefs, age, disability or other characteristics. 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

Nationality and Languages

Applications are considered from nationals of the following states: Austria, Belgium, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Canada, Cyprus, Latvia, Lithuania and Slovakia.

Both English and French language proficiency is required.