Navigation Systems Evolution Engineer

We are looking for a Navigation Systems Evolution Engineer to join our team at the Directorate of Technology, Engineering and Quality. Our team 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 role involves 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 be contributing, leading and/or providing expert technical support to the definition, design and development of PNT system evolutions (e.g. Galileo 2nd Generation or LEO-PNT) both for non-PRS and PRS services, including multilayer systems and related technologies, and covering end-to-end system, architecture, signal, performance, receiver, algorithms and payload system architecture aspects, among others.

Job requirements include a master's degree in telecommunications, electronics or similar. You should have experience working in international and multidisciplinary environments. You should also 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 PRS system/signal design, related receiver technologies, and performances; Galileo authentication system/signal design, related receiver technologies, and performances; LEO-PNT systems, signals, receivers and performance; Governmental, telecoms and/or EO/SAR satellite systems, and related technologies; Jamming and spoofing mitigation; Space receivers.

We are 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.

Please note that applications are only considered from nationals of one of the following States: Austria, Belgium, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and Canada, Latvia, Lithuania and Slovakia. The working languages of the Agency are English and French. A good knowledge of one of these is required. Knowledge of another Member State language would be an asset.