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Navigation Analysis and Business Intelligence Engineer

European Space Agency

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Join ESA as a Navigation Analysis and Business Intelligence Engineer and contribute to shaping Europe’s PNT strategy in an evolving space sector

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Noordwijk, NL

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Embark on a stellar career with the European Space Agency (ESA), an equal opportunity employer dedicated to advancing space exploration and fostering diversity. ESA is calling for skilled professionals to join its Future Programmes Office, nestled within the Directorate of Navigation, at an exciting time when the satellite navigation sector is undergoing rapid growth and transformation.

Role Summary:

  • Acquire and analyze business intelligence in the space PNT domain.
  • Develop market analyses for institutional, research, and commercial PNT activities globally.
  • Evaluate socioeconomic impact and monitor the evolution of the navigation sector.
  • Track daily developments among GNSS providers and market trends.
  • Support the definition of Europe's PNT strategy by interpreting data on industry trends and behaviors.

Role Requirements:

  • Master’s degree in a relevant field.
  • Demonstrated problem-solving, planning, and organizational skills.
  • Strong results orientation and practical solution presentation skills.
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a multicultural team.
  • Proactivity and interest in innovative technologies.
  • Experience in satellite navigation and system engineering is highly valued.

Benefits: ESA promotes diversity and provides an inclusive work environment. Accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities, and applications from women and underrepresented groups are particularly encouraged.

Application Details: Candidates must be eligible for security clearance and may undergo selection tests. Pre-employment background screening is required in compliance with ESA's security protocols.

We are looking for a Navigation Analysis and Business Intelligence Engineer to join our Future Programmes Office, Future Navigation Department, Directorate of Navigation (D/NAV). The satellite navigation sector has been evolving at an increasing pace over the last few years, largely triggered by the emergence of the many Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) providers from around the world, including Galileo, GPS, Beidou and Glonass, along with a surge of investment in the downstream application sector for location-based services.

The Role: You will support the Directorate of Navigation in acquiring business intelligence and developing market analyses across the institutional, research and commercial space Positioning Navigation and Timing (PNT) activities worldwide, including socioeconomic impact analysis. Your tasks and responsibilities will include monitoring and assessing the navigation domain evolution and changes expected in the coming years and decades, gathering data on trends and behaviours to help ESA define Europe’s PNT strategy; following developments amongst GNSS providers, including satellite manufacturers and satellite service providers, and in satellite navigation markets on a daily basis.

Job Requirements: A master’s degree in a relevant domain is required for this post. Strong problem-solving skills, together with demonstrated planning and organisational skills; A strong result orientation with the ability to set priorities and present practical solutions both orally and in writing; Interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work in a multicultural environment, both independently and as part of a team; Strong ability to work autonomously, effectively and cooperatively in a diverse, international team environment; Proactive attitude to solving problems and an interest in innovative technologies and methodologies. Direct experience of working within satellite navigation in particular and PNT in general would be of additional value. Extensive system engineering experience in Galileo, EGNOS or LEO-PNT and detailed Galileo system knowledge is an asset.

Benefits: ESA 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. At the Agency we value diversity, and we welcome people with disabilities.  Whenever possible, we seek to accommodate individuals with disabilities by providing the necessary support at the workplace.

Application Details: Applicants must be eligible for security clearance by their national security administrations. During the recruitment process, the Agency may request applicants to undergo selection tests. Additionally, successful candidates will need to undergo basic screening before appointment, which will be conducted by an external background screening service, in compliance with the European Space Agency's security procedures.

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