Galileo System Verification and Operations Engineer
Noordwijk, NL
Location
ESTEC, Noordwijk, Netherlands
Description
Galileo System Verification and Operations Engineer in the Galileo Qualification Unit, Galileo Programme Office, Galileo and EGNOS Programme Department, Directorate of Navigation.
Galileo System Verification and Operations Engineers play a key role in system verification and operations engineering for the Galileo navigation system, with a particular focus on system-level operations, integration and verification, including security aspects. This role will involve ensuring end-to-end verification and implementation of system and security requirements.
You will report to the Head of the Galileo System AIV Unit and will coordinate activities with industrial consortiums, other ESA teams and external stakeholders.
Duties
Your tasks and responsibilities will include:
- verification engineering:
- Define and oversee the creation of the requirement verification matrix (RVM) for system requirements, ensuring a comprehensive and structured approach;
- Develop and coordinate the system integration and verification plan, including the planning and execution of system test campaigns both on the ground and in flight. These campaigns encompass interface testing, functional validation, performance assessment, system compatibility verification, in-orbit testing and in-orbit validation as required;
- Lead the planning and execution of test campaigns in accordance with the system integration and verification plan. This includes developing detailed test plans, defining test cases, preparing test procedures and compiling comprehensive test reports to ensure thorough verification and validation;
- Monitor and follow up on system non-conformance reports (NCRs) arising from test activities, ensuring proper resolution and documentation;
- Ensure the precise implementation and documentation of verification information in system verification control documents (VCDs) and other relevant inputs required for the system delta qualification review (SDQR);
- Support innovation and propose improvements in system verification methods and technologies.
The above elements include unclassified components as well as PRS Navigation and Open Service-A authentication components.
- operations and security engineering:
- Define, analyse and consolidate operational requirements for system and segments, including classified and unclassified aspects;
- Lead the technical end-to-end consistency of security operations requirements at the system level;
- Lead the definition and consolidation of the mission operations concepts, including inputs to operational validation, integrated logistics support and training processes.
The above elements include unclassified components as well as PRS Navigation and OS-A authentication components.
- project and stakeholder management:
- Interact with the service provider to define operational needs and requirements;
- Support Galileo system design reviews (PDR, CDR) and qualification reviews (QR) for operations and AIV engineering, as well as segment-level reviews;
- Support Galileo engineering boards with the European Commission, EUSPA and other governance bodies in system security and operations;
- Coordinate with the Product Assurance Office to ensure proper resolution and documentation.
Technical competencies
Behavioural competencies
Result Orientation
Operational Efficiency
Fostering Cooperation
Relationship Management
Continuous Improvement
Forward Thinking
For more information, please refer to ESA Core Behavioural Competencies guidebook
Education
A master’s degree or equivalent qualification in physics, electrical engineering, aerospace engineering or a related field is required.
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.
At the Agency we value diversity, and we welcome people with disabilities. Whenever possible, we seek to accommodate individuals with disabilities by providing the necessary support at the workplace. The Human Resources Department can also provide assistance during the recruitment process. If you would like to discuss this further, please contact us via email at contact.human.resources@esa.int.
Important Information and Disclaimer
In principle, recruitment will be within the advertised grade band (A2-A4). However, if the selected candidate has less than four years of relevant professional experience following the completion of the master’s degree, the position may be filled at A1 level.
Applicants must be eligible to access information, technology, and hardware which is subject to European or US export control and sanctions regulations & eligible to acquire the security clearance by their national security administrations.
During the recruitment process, the Agency may request applicants to undergo selection tests. Additionally, successful candidates will need to undergo basic screening before appointment, which will be conducted by an external background screening service, in compliance with the European Space Agency's security procedures.
Note that ESA is in the process of transitioning to a Matrix setup, which could lead to organisational changes affecting this position.
The information published on ESA’s careers website regarding working conditions is correct at the time of publication. It is not intended to be exhaustive and may not address all questions you would have.
Nationality and Languages
Please note that applications are only considered from nationals of one of the following States: Austria, Belgium, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and Canada, Latvia, Lithuania and Slovakia.
According to the ESA Convention, the recruitment of staff must take into account an adequate distribution of posts among nationals of the ESA Member States*. When short-listing for an interview, priority will first be given to internal candidates and secondly to external candidates from under-represented Member States*.
The working languages of the Agency are English and French. A good knowledge of one of these is required. Knowledge of another Member State language would be an asset.
*Member States, Associate Members or Cooperating States.
