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Redefine the future of Positioning, Navigation, and Timing domain as a NAVISP Technology Innovation Engineer at the prestigious European Space Agency.
Overview
Salary
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Location
Noordwijk, NL
Expires
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Organisation Summary
The European Space Agency (ESA) is a renowned space organisation fuelling innovation and competitiveness in the Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) domain through their programme NAVISP, since 2017.
Role Summary
- Define, implement, and monitor innovative navigation system activities.
- Scout and explore innovative PNT technologies.
- Support the identification and evaluation of disruptive technologies.
- Prepare and organize invitations to tender and oversee executed contracts.
Role Requirements
- A master's degree in aerospace engineering or other relevant domains.
- Experience with satellite navigation and PNT systems.
- Strong technical, analytical, and organizational skills.
- Knowledge of the ESA procurement process and Microsoft 365 tools.
Application Process Details
- The recruitment process will consider applicants' relevant professional experience post-master's degree.
- Applicants must be eligible for security clearance and comply with European or US export control and sanctions regulations.
The European Space Agency (ESA) is excited to announce an opening for a NAVISP Technology Innovation Engineer at our ESTEC location in Noordwijk, Netherlands. This role is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a program that has been a key enabler for innovation and competitiveness in the Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) domain since its initiation in 2017.
The role: As a NAVISP Technology Innovation Engineer, you will be a core member of the NAVISP programme team, reporting to the NAVISP Element 1 Manager. Your responsibilities will include defining, implementing, and monitoring innovative activities in the field of navigation systems, technologies, algorithms, and techniques. This will be done in cooperation with European industry, universities, and research centers, as well as institutional stakeholders. You will scout for and explore innovative PNT technologies, support the identification and evaluation of disruptive technologies, and define feasibility studies and trade-off assessments for future PNT applications. Additionally, you will prepare and organize invitations to tender and oversee the execution of awarded contracts, ensuring performance within the allocated time and budget.
Job requirements: The ideal candidate will have a master's degree in aerospace engineering or another relevant domain. Experience working with satellite navigation and PNT systems is essential. You should possess strong technical, analytical, organizational, and reporting skills, with a proactive attitude to solving problems. Good interpersonal and communication skills are crucial, as is the ability to work in a multicultural environment. Knowledge of the ESA procurement process and Microsoft 365 tools is also required.
Benefits: ESA offers an inclusive working environment with a commitment to diversity and equity. We value diversity and welcome people with disabilities, providing necessary support at the workplace and during the recruitment process.
Additional information: Recruitment will be within the advertised grade band (A2-A4), with the possibility of appointment at A1 level for candidates with less than four years of relevant professional experience post-master's degree. Applicants must be eligible to access information subject to European or US export control and sanctions regulations and acquire security clearance.
