Navigation Systems Evolution Engineer
Noordwijk, NL
This is a non-renewable post for a limited duration of 4 years.
Location
ESTEC, Noordwijk, Netherlands
Description
Navigation Systems Evolution Engineer in the Navigation Systems Definition Section, End to end Systems Division, Systems Department, Directorate of Technology, Engineering and Quality.
The Navigation Systems Definition Section leads or provides support to the Agency’s activities that require expertise in the field of positioning, navigation and timing (PNT) and geolocation systems definition, design and development.
The PNT and geolocation domain covers the end-to-end engineering of PNT and geolocation systems at system, space, ground and user segment level, including links, elements, equipment, system concepts, and all related techniques and technologies for Earth, space and Solar System applications, system/segment/payload system architectures and performance, signal-in-space and signal processing, GNSS receivers, algorithms, OD&TS, formation-flying and radio frequency/optical metrology.
Duties
You will report to the Head of the Navigation Systems Definition Section and, in the technical fields above, your main tasks and responsibilities will include:
- contributing and providing expert technical support to ESA projects, programmes and general studies in PNT and geolocation for Earth and space applications, throughout all project phases, with a focus on the definition, design and development phases;
- contributing and providing expert technical support to the definition, design and development of PNT system evolutions, including multilayer systems and related technologies, and covering end-to-end system, architecture, signal, performance, receiver, algorithms and payload system architecture aspects, among others;
- contributing and providing expert technical support to the definition, design and development of multi-domain (PNT, Earth observation, telecommunications) resilience and governmental satellite systems, techniques and technologies;
- participating in feasibility studies, project reviews and the evaluation of procurement proposals;
- defining and performing internal R&D activities within the Section’s field of competence, and initiating and managing R&D activities covering both long- and short-term needs;
- contributing to the definition of technology development requirements and work plans for the Agency’s technology programmes;
- fostering new application areas for multidisciplinary activities, with the emphasis on innovative concepts, cutting-edge technologies and system architectures;
- defining, initiating, implementing and/or managing laboratory activities as required;
- monitoring applicable scientific and technology trends and maintaining state-of-the-art expertise;
- contributing to the dissemination of the results of activities performed and the transfer of knowledge across the Agency.
Your duties may also include supporting other activities within your field of competence.
Technical competencies
Behavioural competencies
Result Orientation
Operational Efficiency
Fostering Cooperation
Relationship Management
Continuous Improvement
Forward Thinking
For more information, please refer to the ESA Core Behavioural Competencies guidebook
Education
A master's degree in telecommunications, electronics or similar is required for this post.
Additional requirements
You have experience of working in international and multidisciplinary environments.
You have solid expertise and several years of professional experience in several of the following areas:
- GNSS/Galileo system, architecture, signals, performance and receiver technologies;
- Galileo PRS system/signal design, related receiver technologies and performances;
- Galileo authentication system/signal design, related receiver technologies and performances;
- LEO-PNT systems, signals, receivers and performance;
- governmental, telecom and/or EO/SAR satellite systems and related technologies;
- jamming and spoofing mitigation;
- space receivers.
Experience in the design and evolution of Galileo/G2G, LEO-PNT and/or other European satellite systems under design/development would be considered an asset.
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.
