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Exciting opportunity to shape the future of space navigation with the European Space Agency
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Salary
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Location
Noordwijk, NL
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European Space Agency (ESA)
ESA is at the forefront of global space exploration, contributing significantly to the scientific, technological, and diplomatic capital of Europe. This role offers an exceptional opportunity to be part of the FutureNAV program, focused on pioneering positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) systems.
Role Summary
- Be part of the OpSTAR In-Orbit Demonstrator team, focusing on overall system engineering activities
- Assist in system design and architecture
- Implement and maintain end-to-end mission architecture and operations concepts
- Contribute to defining technical specifications for future industrial activities
Role Requirements
- Master's or bachelor's degree in a relevant field with at least four years of professional experience
- Familiarity with system engineering, satellite navigation systems, and ESA and industrial development processes
Application Process Details
- Submit applications before April 17, 2026
- ESA encourages applications from all qualified candidates irrespective of personal attributes
- Email our HR Department at contact.human.resources@esa.int for any queries
The European Space Agency (ESA) is excited to announce an opening for an OpSTAR System Engineer at our ESTEC site in Noordwijk, Netherlands. This role is a part of the FutureNAV programme, specifically working on the OpSTAR In-Orbit Demonstrator, which focuses on validating a system concept using optical links for positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT).
The role: As the OpSTAR System Engineer, you will be integral to the system engineering and operations for the OpSTAR In-Orbit Demonstrator. Your responsibilities will include supporting the implementation of the overall OpSTAR system engineering activities, focusing on system architecture and design, requirements engineering, and internal and external interfaces. You will also support the definition and maintenance of mission or system end-to-end architecture, operations concept, and integration and testing. Additionally, you will contribute to the technical definition and specification of the OpSTAR IOD operations and support the project procurement of future industrial activities.
Job requirements: Candidates should hold a master's degree in a relevant domain with at least four years of relevant professional experience, or a bachelor's degree with an additional four years of experience. Knowledge in system engineering, satellite navigation systems, and ESA and industrial development processes is essential.
Benefits: ESA offers a dynamic and international working environment, opportunities for career advancement, and a commitment to work-life balance. We are an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to achieving diversity within the workforce and providing an inclusive working environment.
Applications details: Interested candidates should apply by the closing date of April 17, 2026. ESA values diversity and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religious beliefs, age, disability, or other characteristics. For any further inquiries, you may contact our Human Resources Department via email at [email removed - click apply for more details].
