Join the European Space Agency and shape the future with the IRIS² Satellite Programme
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ESTEC, Noordwijk, Netherlands - Resident assignment to ESA Brussels Office, Brussels, Belgium
In-person- Noordwijk Netherlands,Bruxelles Belgium
Expires at anytime
The European Space Agency (ESA) is a beacon of progress in space exploration and technology, bringing together diverse talent to push the boundaries of science and engineering. As an inclusive employer, ESA values diversity and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, particularly women who are currently underrepresented in the field.
As part of the Secure Connectivity Programme, the User Terminals - Spectrum and Signals Officer plays a pivotal role in the groundbreaking IRIS² project, which aims to establish a robust EU satellite communication infrastructure for governmental use.
- Master's degree in engineering or a relevant scientific discipline.
- Expertise in Ground Segment/User terminals design, development, and validation.
- Comprehensive knowledge of spectrum regulatory issues.
- Proven experience in large space programme implementation.
- Leadership experience with technical teams.
- Proficiency in managing industrial activities, including negotiations and technical reviews.
- Strong understanding of Ground Segment architecture.
- Skilled in cost and schedule management of industrial activities.
- Familiarity with product assurance and safety standards in project environments.
- Competence in project risk management.
Candidates should be prepared for potential selection tests and must meet eligibility requirements for accessing sensitive technology subject to European and US export controls and for security clearance.
The European Space Agency is an equal opportunity employer, committed to achieving diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. We therefore 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 entails working as a User terminals - Spectrum and Signals Officer in IRIS² Integrated Programme Team in Secure Connectivity Programme Department in the Directorate of Connectivity and Secure Communications. The objective of the EU Secure Connectivity Programme is to deploy an EU satellite constellation, IRIS² (Infrastructure for Resilience, Interconnectivity and Security by Satellite). The Programme will provide an EU satellite-based, multiorbital communication infrastructure for governmental use while integrating and complementing existing and future national and European capacities in the framework of the GOVSATCOM component of the EU Space Programme.
Job requirements include a master's degree in engineering or a related technical or scientific discipline. Strong technical background in the area of Ground Segment and/or User terminals design, development and validation, including signal definition. Strong expertise on spectrum regulatory issues and processes. Experience with the implementation of large space programmes or projects, ideally in the telecommunications domain. Demonstrated experience with the set-up and management of a team of technical specialists working towards a common goal. Experience in the management and monitoring of industrial activities, including technical and contractual negotiations, and management of technical reviews. Multi-disciplinary and comprehensive knowledge of Ground Segment architecture and the definition of related technical requirements, as well as on-ground and in-orbit validation activities. Experience in managing industrial activities from a cost and schedule point of view. Experience with product assurance and safety standards and their application in a project environment. Experience with complex project risk management processes.
The Agency may require applicants to undergo selection tests. Applicants must be eligible to access technology and hardware which is subject to European and US export control regulations and for security clearance by their national security administrations.