Job Requisition ID: 18793
Date Posted: 18 July 2024
Closing Date: 30 August 2024 23:59 CET/CEST
Publication: Internal & External
Type of Contract: Permanent
Directorate: Navigation
Workplace:
Noordwijk, NL
Grade Band: A2 - A4
Location
ESTEC, Noordwijk, Netherlands
Description
Galileo Public Regulated Service Engineer in the PRS and System Security Engineering Unit in the Galileo System Security Service, Galileo Project Office, Galileo Programme Department, Directorate of Navigation.
The Galileo System Security Service oversees security-related activities for the Galileo core infrastructure, including the end-to-end system security engineering, design and development of the Galileo Public Regulated Service (PRS) infrastructure, security accreditation and cyber security.
The PRS and System Security Engineering Unit is responsible for the specification, design, implementation and qualification of the PRS, system and segment security requirements within the Galileo Programme.
Duties
You will report to the Head of the PRS and System Security Engineering Unit and your main tasks and responsibilities will be as follows:
Leading the end-to-end definition, design and qualification of the Galileo Public Regulated Service (PRS) and associated innovative services, ensuring alignment with system expectations, and incorporating lessons learned from the Galileo First Generation design and validation.
Coordinating the design and definition of PRS functions and associated Interface Control Documents in collaboration with the System Engineering, Ground and Space Segment teams, contributing to system architecture and its operational concept.
Maintaining the PRS System Technical Baseline and ensuring technical consistency throughout the project.
Defining the PRS system design, development and validation plan, managing system validation activities leading to the final declaration of service.
Providing support for procurement activities related to PRS, including defining technical and programmatic baselines and evaluating industrial proposals.
Supporting the development and maintenance of the PRS test bed and system tools (including the test user receiver, radio frequency constellation simulator, etc.) required for Galileo Second Generation PRS qualification and validation, including coordination of experimentation activities in the PRS field.
Participating in ESA and EU working groups, translating user needs into mission requirements and addressing technical and programmatic aspects of PRS provision.
Supporting the definition, preparation and maintenance of system qualification test campaigns to ensure PRS user segment compatibility with the developed system and its operational concept.
Staying informed about emerging technologies and trends in satellite navigation and security, fostering collaboration and alignment with internal teams, external partners and government stakeholders to propose PRS evolutions.
Regularly reporting to the Head of the PRS and System Security Engineering Unit on PRS-related activities and progress.
Your duties may also include supporting other activities within your field of competence and the transfer of knowledge across the Agency.
Technical competencies
Strong experience in end-to-end space system engineering for large and complex systems together with substantial experience in all project phases
Good knowledge of space-based navigation systems, signals and security engineering applied to space systems
Experience in cryptography and encryption schemas
Knowledge of security assurance processes and evaluation standards
Behavioural competencies
Result Orientation
Operational Efficiency
Fostering Cooperation
Relationship Management
Continuous Improvement
Forward Thinking
Education
A master's degree in systems engineering or a related discipline is required for this post.
Additional Requirements
You should be able to demonstrate that you can work in a fast-paced environment and handle pressure as may typically occur in a project team. You should be result-oriented, able to set priorities, and capable of presenting practical solutions both verbally and in writing.
You should have good interpersonal and communication skills. You should have the ability to work autonomously, effectively and cooperatively in a diverse, international team environment, defining and implementing solutions in line with team and individual objectives and project deadlines. You should also have good technical, analytical, organisational and reporting skills, a proactive attitude to solving problems and an interest in innovative technologies.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusiveness
ESA is 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.
