IVQ Engineer for GNSS Ground Segment

We are looking for an IVQ Engineer for GNSS Ground Segment in the EGNOS Development and IVQ Section, EGNOS and SBAS Division, Galileo and EGNOS Programme Department, Directorate of Navigation. EGNOS (European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service) is the European region’s Satellite-Based Augmentation Service (SBAS). It improves the performance of GPS, enabling its use for safety-of-life navigation applications. While EGNOS V2 is currently delivering a safety-of-life service for European civil aviation users, a new version, EGNOS V3, is under development to provide augmentation of Galileo and the latest generations of the GPS constellation.

The role entails following up industrial activities in the area of integration, verification and qualification (IVQ), in close coordination with EGNOS System Engineering, Security and Product Assurance Teams. You will lead ESA interaction with the EGNOS prime contractors and developing subcontractors in the IVQ domain for EGNOS EV2, EV3, EGNOS evolution projects or any other project of the Division. You will also supervise industry’s system verification activities, including the planning of the test campaign, the assessment of test cases and test procedures, and the review of test reports and the Verification Control Documents, and participate in the relevant inspections, test readiness reviews, test review boards, S-FQRs and S-QRs.

Job requirements include a master's degree in engineering, physics or computer science. More than five years of experience working in GNSS ground segments, in particular in security classified and safety-critical systems IVQ, would be an asset. Experience in managing industrial contractors developing safety-critical software and real-time software would be a distinct advantage. Knowledge of mission and system requirements analysis, system design, development, implementation technical follow-up and qualification reviews will be considered. You should have good interpersonal and communication skills. You should be able to work autonomously, effectively and cooperatively in a diverse, international team environment and to define and implement solutions in line with team and individual objectives, as well as project deadlines. You should also have good analytical, organisational and synthetic reporting skills, along with a proactive attitude to solving problems. You are willing to travel and thrive in a demanding international environment.

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. The Human Resources Department can also provide assistance during the recruitment process.

Applicants must be eligible to access information, technology, and hardware which is subject to European or US export control and sanctions regulations & eligible to acquire the 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.