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Join the forefront of space innovation as a 4S End-to-End System Engineer at the European Space Agency
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Noordwijk, Netherlands
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At the European Space Agency (ESA), we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are looking for talented individuals from all backgrounds to join our team and support our mission of pioneering space exploration, technology, and research. ESA offers a supportive workplace that values equality and encourages applications from a wide array of qualified candidates, especially women.
Role Summary:
- Serve as the technical focal point for the 4S Strategic Programme Line (SPL).
- Ensure system and technical consistency across service- and system-level activities.
- Work closely with the 4S Implementation Manager for programmatic and management tasks.
Role Requirements:
- Minimum of ten years' experience in SATCOM systems, products, and technology.
- Proficiency in end-to-end system engineering.
- Willingness to travel frequently to other ESA establishments.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary and benefits.
- Generous pension scheme.
- Free parking at ESA facilities.
Application Process Details:
- Candidates must be eligible to access sensitive technology subject to European and US export control regulations.
- Applicants must be able to obtain security clearance from their national security administration.
- Selection may involve tests.
- Open to nationals from specific European countries and Canada.
- Successful candidates will undergo background screening before appointment.
We are the European Space Agency, 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, beliefs, age, disability or other characteristics. Applications from women are encouraged.
The role: As a 4S End-to-End System Engineer, you will be the focal point, from a technical perspective, of the 4S SPL. You will report to the 4S Strategic Programme Line Manager as well as the Head of the Safety and Security from Space Programme Office. You will be responsible for the overall system and technical consistency of service- and system-level activities. You will liaise daily with the 4S Implementation Manager in charge of the programmatic and management side of the SPL.
Job requirements: You should have at least ten years of experience with SATCOM systems, products and technology, with an emphasis on end-to-end system engineering. Frequent travel to other ESA establishments will be required.
Benefits: We offer a competitive salary and a range of benefits including a generous pension scheme and free parking.
Application details: Applicants must be eligible to access technology and hardware which is subject to European and US export control regulations and must be eligible for security clearance by their national security administrations. The Agency may require applicants to undergo selection tests.
Please note that applications are only considered from nationals of one of the following States: Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and Canada, Latvia, Lithuania, Slovakia and Slovenia.
In accordance with the European Space Agency’s security procedures and as part of the selection process, successful candidates will be required to undergo basic screening before appointment conducted by an external background screening service.
