Payload Integration Manager Engineer

For more than half a century, Serco has walked alongside the pioneers of space. Serco has supported over 50 ESA missions where our teams have helped launch satellites, guide spacecraft across the void and turn data into discoveries that reshape our world. With thousands of specialists contributing across the entire space lifecycle from satellite testing to launch services, LEOP to operations and surveillance, we’ve become a trusted force in national And European space strategies. And now, the next chapter could include you.

For our activities in ESA-ESTEC, we are currently looking for a Payload Integration Manager Engineer to be working onsite in Noordwijk, the Netherlands.

Candidates must be eligible for a security personal clearance from an EU Member State national security administration.

Responsibilites

• Generate, bookkeep and support in the negotiation of the (International Partner) agreements (e.g. ESA Payload Integration Agreement (PIA), ESA-NASA PIA, ESA-ROSCOSMOS Experiment Specific Agreements (ExSpA)
• Support the review of Experiment Science Requirements (ESR) and Experiment Requirements Document (ERD),
• Support the relevant payload development reviews (e.g. Critical Design Review (CDR), Final Acceptance Review (FAR))
• Support integration activities of payloads into IP elements, interface with the NASA PIM
• Monitor the safety process for upload, download and disposal and, if applicable, monitor the provision of the reflight assessment,
• Participate in Planning, Analysis and Integration (PAI) meetings, and other ESA meetings such as Increment Coordination Meetings (ICMs), Mission Management Telecons (MMTs) and Joint Mission Management Team (JMMTs) meetings, as needed;
• Responsible for closing Certification of Flight Readiness (CoFR) codes for each allocated payload, as per the schedule provided in the Increment CoFR letter and plan;
  
  

Additional Tasks

• Support launcher integration activities, submit Electronic Launch, Return and Onorbit Data Sets (eLRODS) to NASA; Submit a Ground Safety Checklist for launch or return, as required;
• Support Cold Stowage integration activities;
• Ensure the payload requirements for cargo transportation (both prior to and after on-orbit operations) are met and support negotiations of cargo integration issues with the Logistics Service, ensure the hardware is delivered on time for the cargo reviews by the hardware providers, ensure hardware is returned post-flight according to requirements;
• Responsible for generating a monthly Payload Status Report and Integrated Payload Schedule for each allocated payload, ensuring the progress to plan stays under control, clearly identifying milestones that may lead to re-planning of an experiment and the associated resources
  
  

What You Offer

• A Master’s degree or equivalent qualification in an engineering or science (biology, medicine, physics, chemistry) discipline
• Demonstrated widespread experience in aerospace or human spaceflight activities management, including development, integration and on-orbit operations activities of complex payloads.
• A proven experience in interfacing with partners in an international environment is an asset.
• A strong attitude toward relationship management as well as good communication skills.
• The post requires a result-oriented approach to work in a highly complex project environment.
• A strong capacity for planning, organizing and prioritizing tasks.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to deliver focused concise management reports or presentations.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary environment
• Fluency in English is required, knowledge of another ESA member state language and/or Russian is an asset,
• Experience with Biological Experiments or ISS Biolab facility is a strong asset
• Project Management certification is an asset;

What we Offer: More than just a job
At Serco, we believe that a career should come with more than just a paycheck, it should provide support, security, and a sense of balance in your life. Your salary will be paid promptly on Fridays before the 28th of each month, giving you peace of mind about your finances.

We support your daily life and commute in practical ways. If you travel to work, you can claim a travel allowance of €0.21 per kilometre for up to 150 km, or you can have your public transport fully reimbursed. For those working from home, there’s a small daily allowance of €2 to cover extra costs, and new employees can be reimbursed up to €500 for a desk or chair to make their home workspace comfortable.

When your work takes you on missions or travel, all business-related expenses are fully covered, and for peace of mind during tax season, our appointed advisor will assist you in completing your income tax forms. If you enjoy cycling, our bicycle scheme allows you to benefit from a tax-efficient allowance of up to €749, one year of full insurance with an additional €89 per year for accessories.

Serco also cares about your long-term security. All employees are covered under a collective life insurance scheme, and our health insurance partnership with Zilverenkruis Achmea offers discounts of 5% on basic coverage and up to 10% on additional plans. Our company pension scheme, managed via Nationale Nederlanden, follows the Dutch State Pension framework, ensuring you can plan confidently for the future.

In addition, in emergency situations, you may request an advance salary payment of up to one month’s net salary at the discretion of your line manager. To support your wellbeing and daily work, we offer up to €250 reimbursement for work glasses to reduce blue light strain and provide access to Benefits & Work, offering multiple discounts for online shopping. For lifelong learning, all employees receive a 35% discount on programs at Webster University.

At Serco, our benefits are designed to make your life easier, healthier, and more flexible, so you can focus on contributing to groundbreaking space missions while feeling supported every step of the way.

Relocation:
The Netherlands' central location in Europe makes it an ideal base for travel and business within the EU. Major cities are well-connected by road, rail, and air with Amsterdam Schiphol Airport one of Europe's busiest and most well-connected airports, facilitating easy international travel.
Serco offers relocation support for all EU passport holders that are planning to relocate to the Netherlands and work for Serco B.V.