Document Controller

We keep track of each configuration item’s basic configuration and the various configuration statuses (‘as required’, ‘as designed’, ‘as built’, ‘as verified’). We strictly monitor changes within the project (Change Control) and we carefully manage documents and data. You will do this for projects like the Athena and LISA missions of ESA for example. For those missions, you will check documents against project and corporate requirements, verify the completeness of incoming sub-contractor and supplier documents, and manage final documentation in collaboration with project management, and engineering teams. You will maintain an up-to-date, controlled and complete Document Management System (DMS) for projects and operations. You ensure all applicable metadata fields are accurately updated and maintained in our DMS in accordance with SRON and project requirements.

Besides, you will support the chairman of the configuration control board (CCB) for final release of the documents to our customers of ESA and NASA for example. For this, you will attend project kick off meetings, progress meetings and vendor, supplier and/or subcontractor meetings where required. Also you will prepare documentation sets for external parties. With the increasing shift toward data-centric systems, you will bridge traditional document control with digital tools, supporting the seamless flow of project information throughout its lifecycle.

You take pride in working meticulously and with attention to detail. You understand and value (project) information management processes, and you’re committed to following them. You are fluent in English, both written and spoken. Dutch language skills are very welcome. You are comfortable using MS Word, MS Excel, and Adobe. Experience with Eclipse (by Sapienza) or other document management systems (DMS) is an asset. You like to approach your work with care, thoroughness, and precision.

A parttime position for 24 hours per week position in which you will be employed by NWO-I (The Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research Institutes) for a period of 2 years with the possibility to enter into an employment contract for an indefinite period after this.

The salary will be in accordance with NWO-I salary scale 9 with a maximum of € 4.993,- gross per month on a full-time basis, €2.995,- gross per month based on 24 hours a week, depending on your level of education and experience.

NWO-I / SRON also offers:
· A dynamic and inspiring working environment at the forefront of space research
· Collaboration with leading experts and institutions in the field
· An end-of-year bonus of 8,33% of the gross yearly salary
· A holiday allowance of 8% of the gross yearly salary
· 42 days of vacation leave a year on a full-time basis
· Pension scheme
· Options for (additional) personal development
· Excellent facilities for parental leave
· Ample training opportunities
· Possibility of flexible working hours

You will be working on groundbreaking instruments in a closely collaborating team of engineers and scientists. The technology, project and processes are challenging. SRON offers all opportunities for personal development.

SRON is the Space Research Organisation Netherlands. Based at locations in Leiden and Groningen, SRON combines fundamental scientific research, technology innovation, and instrumentation development to enable breakthroughs in astrophysics, exoplanet research, and earth atmospheric research from space. In partnership with leading international partners and space agencies such as ESA, NASA and JAXA, SRON provides scientific and technological contributions to international space missions as well as expertise and support to the Dutch and international scientific communities.
SRON is the national base for the Netherlands participation in the ESA science program. On the national level, it works in close collaboration with the Dutch universities, other NWO institutes, and governmental agencies to pursue a cohesive agenda for space-based research.

At SRON we believe that a workforce diverse in gender, age, and cultural background is key to performing excellent research. We therefore strongly encourage qualified applicants of all ages, sexual orientations, gender expressions, members of minorities, persons with disabilities, and potential dual-academic-career hires to apply.

Online screening may be part of the selection procedure.

We kindly request recruitment agencies not to contact us regarding this vacancy.
We are handling the recruitment process internally, and unsolicited acquisition will not be considered.

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