Navigation Systems Engineer (Multiple Positions)

Navigation Systems Engineer in the Navigation Systems Definition Section, End to end Systems Division, Systems Department, Directorate of Technology, Engineering and Quality.

The Navigation Systems Definition Section leads or provides support to the Agency’s activities that require expertise in the field of positioning, navigation and timing (PNT) and geolocation systems definition, design and development. The PNT and geolocation domain covers the end-to-end (E2E) engineering of PNT and geolocation systems at system, space, ground and user segment level, including links, elements, equipment, system concepts and all related techniques and technologies for Earth, space and Solar System applications, system/segment/payload system architectures and performance, signal-in-space and signal processing, GNSS receivers, algorithms, OD&TS, formation-flying and radio frequency/optical metrology.

Duties include contributing and providing expert technical support to ESA projects, programmes and general studies in PNT and geolocation for Earth and space applications, throughout all project phases, with a focus on the definition, design and development phases. You will also participate in feasibility studies, project reviews and the evaluation of procurement proposals, contribute to the definition of technology development requirements and work plans for the Agency’s technology programmes, and monitor applicable scientific and technology trends and maintain state-of-the-art expertise.

A master's degree in telecommunications, electronics, aerospace engineering or similar is required for this post. You have experience working in international and multidisciplinary environments. You have solid expertise and several years of professional experience in several of the following areas: GNSS/Galileo system, architecture, signals, performance and receiver technologies; Galileo OS, OS-A, HAS and PRS system/signal design, related receiver technologies, and performances; LEO-PNT systems, signals, receivers and performance; Deep space navigation systems, signals and receivers for Moon/Mars/Solar System; EGNOS system, receivers and techniques. Experience in the design and evolution of the Galileo 2nd Generation, LEO-PNT and/or the Moonlight/Marconi navigation systems, signals and/or receivers would be considered an asset.

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.