TEC People
From lab experiments to industrial prototypes, from dazzling ideas to reliable instruments, imagination and dedication drive our innovation
The people of ESA’s TEC Directorate possess an impressive range of expertise on space technologies, and they include specialists covering every aspect of the space domain. We work in partnership with many of Europe’s most advanced companies and research institutions.
Our experts set the course of research and development, and undertake projects with industry and academia – from leading aerospace firms to tiny, ‘smart’ start-ups.
Over 1000 people work inside the TEC Directorate in a multicultural environment. Of these, almost 100 are trainees or recent graduates.
Our engineers know how to make otherwise-impossible missions happen and keep Europe competitive in the global, high-stakes, high-tech race to innovate in the 21st Century.
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100trainees and recent graduates
The Directorate implements a dual-career track, providing the opportunity
for technical staff who excel to become Lead Engineers.
Lead Engineers report to the Head of Department in their area of expertise.
The roles of the Lead Engineer include:
The roles of the Lead Engineer include:
Identification, definition and implementation of multi-disciplinary technologies
Contribution to the development of cross-cutting technologies
Contributing to the development of standardisation activities
Supporting and/or chairing ad hoc working groups and failure investigations
Supporting project by chairing review panels
Supporting and contributing to the definition and development of Knowledge Management activities within the Directorate and interfacing with other Directorates within ESA
Interfacing with the equivalent Lead Engineers in industry to identify industrial needs
