EuroQCI Technical Coordination Engineer

ESA, the European Space Agency, is seeking a EuroQCI Technical Coordination Engineer to join our team at the Directorate of Connectivity and Secure Communications, located at ESTEC in Noordwijk, Netherlands. This role is crucial as ESA has been designated by the European Commission to spearhead the design of the European Quantum Communication Infrastructure (EuroQCI).

The Role: As the EuroQCI Technical Coordination Engineer, you will serve as a pivotal liaison between ESA and various external stakeholders, ensuring that all activities align with ESA's responsibilities as the EuroQCI Design Authority. Your duties will include maintaining consistency across requirements, design, and implementation phases, both internally and externally. You will lead change management processes with stakeholders, ensuring adaptations to evolving project requirements are smoothly integrated. Additionally, you will play a key role in defining and executing industrial activities under the EuroQCI entrusted tasks and ensure precise reporting to management.

Job Requirements: The position requires proven experience in defining mission/system and user/service requirements for complex satellite systems, as well as in designing and analyzing complex system architectures for satellite communications. Knowledge of industrial costs, schedule aspects, space system development, and PA standards is essential. Experience in complex project risk management and familiarity with ESA and industrial development, verification, and procurement processes are also required.

Education: A master's degree in engineering or a relevant scientific discipline is mandatory. Additional knowledge of quantum physics and engineering experience in complex space programs, particularly in telecommunications, will be highly advantageous.

Benefits: ESA offers a dynamic and international working environment, opportunities for personal and professional development, and a chance to contribute to critical infrastructure projects that have a wide-reaching impact.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusiveness: ESA is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of background.

Additional Information: Applicants must be eligible to access information subject to European or US export control and sanctions regulations and capable of obtaining security clearance from national security administrations.