Ground Segment Systems Engineer

Job Expired

Noordwijk, Netherlands

Full Time

a year ago

Job description

Vacancy in the Directorate of Earth Observation Programmes.

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.

This is a non-renewable post for a limited duration until 31 December 2027 and is classified A2-A4 on the Coordinated Organisations’ salary scale.

This opportunity is open for the specific needs of a National Project. Accordingly, the external candidate selected for this post will continue to be considered an external candidate for the purposes of any future applications to the Agency.

Location
ESTEC, Noordwijk, Netherlands

Description

We are recruiting for the position of Ground Segment Systems Engineer for the Polish National Earth Observation (EO) Project. On all technical and programmatic matters, you will report to the Project Manager of the selected National Mission .You will also coordinate with the Head of the System Support Division in the EO Project Department to ensure the use of common standards and methods, as well as access to the necessary resources and support as needed.

You will be technically responsible for the definition, development, implementation, verification, acceptance and transfer into operations of the ground segment systems, including the payload data ground segment (PDGS) and the flight operation centre. You will also support the definition and implementation of the launch and early orbit phase (LEOP) and commissioning activities.

You will work in close cooperation with your team members, in particular the spacecraft and payload engineers, to assess any design implications for the ground segment systems. You will support the Project Manager on all technical and programmatic aspects pertinent to your area of competence.

Duties

Your tasks and responsibilities will include:

defining, consolidating and maintaining ground segment requirements, ensuring their consistent definition and flow-down from system to subsystem and equipment level, with support from the industrial consortium;
supervising the ground segment definition process, ensuring the architecture is robust and that its design and interfaces will fulfil the potential evolution of the system into the scope of the project;
monitoring industrial activities related to the procurement of the ground segment infrastructure (operation centre and PDGS);
monitoring and controlling ground segment performances at system and subsystem level, ensuring requirements are met;
ensuring timely definition of the product and file formats and databases, simulators and procedures necessary for the preparation of mission operations;
supervising the definition and execution of the ground segment acceptance, verification and validation programme, in line with the overall system development schedule;
supporting the definition and preparation of the LEOP and commissioning activities, and coordinating their execution;
working with other project members and coordinating with technical specialists to ensure timely and consistent support for the end-to-end mission performance system definition, procurement and verification phases;
providing regular reporting and support to the Project Manager on all the relevant aspects of the ground segment design, development, procurement and scheduling;
identifying risks and potential problem areas, proposing mitigation actions where appropriate;
ensuring coordination with other National Programmes (where applicable).

Technical competencies

Solid, extensive and demonstrated experience with overall ground segment definition, development, verification and validation

Solid understanding of individual ground segment component development and data quality monitoring

Solid understanding of mission operations, including flight control and monitoring operations, payload command and control, and payload data acquisition, processing, archiving and distribution

Experience with the commissioning phase

Knowledge of software development processes and methodologies

Behavioural competencies

Result Orientation
Operational Efficiency
Fostering Cooperation
Relationship Management
Continuous Improvement
Forward Thinking

Education

A master's in a relevant scientific or engineering discipline is required.

Additional requirements

Experience with the technical management of industrial contracts for software development would be an asset.

Experience with SAR and optical data processing would be an asset.

Other information

For behavioural competencies expected from ESA staff in general, please refer to the ESA Competency Framework.

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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.

The Agency may require applicants to undergo selection tests.

Applicants must be eligible to access technology and hardware which is subject to European and US export control regulations.

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 at contact.human.resources@esa.int.

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Please note that applications are only considered from nationals of one of the following States: Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and Canada, Latvia, Lithuania, Slovakia and Slovenia.

In accordance with the European Space Agency’s security procedures and as part of the selection process, successful candidates will be required to undergo basic screening before appointment conducted by an external background screening service.

Recruitment will normally be at the first grade in the band (A2); however, if the candidate selected has little or no experience, the position may be filled at A1 level.