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Embark on a thrilling journey to space exploration and infrastructure development with ESA as a Secure Connectivity Lead Mission System Engineer.
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Noordwijk, NL
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The European Space Agency (ESA) is a thrilling place to work, centered around the investigation of space and the deployment of governmental services and infrastructure across Europe. The Secure Connectivity Programme, where this role lies, is key in backing up the EU's Secure Connectivity governmental infrastructure.
As a Secure Connectivity Lead Mission System Engineer, you will:
- Supervise system engineering tasks associated with the plan and development of the ERS system of systems, including necessary transformations of the IRIS² system
- Manage ERS system-level engineering responsibilities across various domains
- Define system architecture and requirements
- Lead technical assessments
- Coordinate with various ESA directorates and the European Commission
Requisite qualifications consist of a master’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline or a bachelor’s degree with added experience. Extensive experience in the design and operation of large distributed space systems, especially with security constraints, is essential. Experience in multidomain space programs, system architecting, and managing industrial activities is also required.
ESA is committed to providing a diverse, equitable and inclusive working environment. Facilities are provided for people with disabilities, and extensive support is available during the recruitment process. Important to note that applicants must be capable of accessing information subject to European or US export control and sanctions regulations and must be able to obtain security clearance. ESA is transitioning to a Matrix setup, which may influence this position.
The European Space Agency (ESA) is seeking a Secure Connectivity Lead Mission System Engineer for Preparatory Activities to join the Secure Connectivity System Office within the Secure Connectivity Programme Department of the Directorate of Connectivity and Secure Communications. This role is based at ESTEC in Noordwijk, Netherlands.
The Organisation: ESA is dedicated to the exploration of space and is involved in various projects that support the development and validation of governmental infrastructure and services across Europe. The Secure Connectivity Programme is crucial for supporting the EU's Secure Connectivity governmental infrastructure.
The Role: As a Secure Connectivity Lead Mission System Engineer, you will be responsible for overseeing the system engineering tasks related to the design and development of the ERS system of systems, including necessary evolutions of the IRIS² system. Your duties will include managing multidomain ERS system-level engineering activities, defining system architecture and requirements, leading technical evaluations, and coordinating closely with various ESA directorates and the European Commission.
Job Requirements: Candidates should possess a master’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline or a bachelor’s degree with additional experience. Extensive experience in the design and implementation of large distributed space systems, particularly with security constraints, is essential. Experience in multidomain space programmes, system architecting, and managing industrial activities is also required.
Benefits: ESA offers an inclusive working environment with a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusiveness. Accommodations are provided for individuals with disabilities, and a robust support system is available during the recruitment process.
Additional Information: Applicants must be eligible to access information subject to European or US export control and sanctions regulations and must be able to acquire security clearance. ESA is transitioning to a Matrix setup, which may affect this position.
