Are you looking for a new opportunity to take your career to a higher orbit? To join an international group with a successful track record in Space Engineering? A job adapted to your career ambitions and in which you could have an impact for the years to come?
We are looking for an Operational Technologies & Information Technologies Applications Engineer to work at ESRIN’s premises in Frascati, Italy.
About the client and location
The ESA Centre for Earth Observation (ESRIN) is the European Space Agency’s (ESA) base in Frascati, Italy. From this location ESA conducts most of their earth observation research, including data analysis and distribution for other non-ESA satellites.
Tasks and activities
The scope of activities may include:
- Providing expert advice on FM OT systems, including BMS, VSS, sensors, and automation.
- System administration of corporate applications, including CIFM and ACS.
- Evaluating automation tools and ensuring alignment with departmental evolution.
- Coordinating with IT Department specialists.
- Acting as Process Owner for Archibus and Dormakaba EXOS, including participation in governance and change‑management activities.
- Supporting local users through technical assistance and escalations whilst also overseeing the implementation of the ESA REFM Cloud tenant.
- Enabling data‑driven use cases and interoperability with analytics platforms.
- Preparing reports and representing REFM in corporate meetings.
- Cybersecurity best practices, threat awareness, and OT compliance support.
Skills and experience
The following skills and experience are mandatory:
- Master’s degree in a relevant discipline.
- At least 5 years of experience in relevant field.
- Working knowledge of Archibus and Dormakaba EXOS.
- Exposure to operational technologies such as BMS, VSS, sensors, and automation systems.
- Familiarity with cybersecurity principles.
- Ability to translate business needs into effective technical solutions.
- Solution oriented mindset, with a customer focused communication skill.
- Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
Why should you apply?
- You will have the opportunity to work within leading space organisations across Europe.
- We encourage everyone to think outside the box and to push the boundaries of traditional knowledge. This role is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking company and allows for a deeper understanding of the industry.
- To be part of a company that values integrity, inspiration, care and collaboration.
- Benefits include: competitive remuneration packages; unique career opportunities, including working in other countries; access to training and development programmes; flexible relocation support.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to achieving diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. We therefore welcome applications from all candidates, irrespective of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religious beliefs, age, disability or other characteristics.
As part of our commitment to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process, we will provide reasonable adjustments and support to ensure neuro-diverse applicants or those with a disability or long-term condition can be their best during the recruitment process.
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