ESA

R&D Programme Coordination Engineer

Noordwijk, Netherlands

Full Time

13 days ago

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Job description

Location
ESTEC, Noordwijk, Netherlands

Description

R&D Programme Coordination Engineer in the Galileo and EGNOS Evolution Division, Galileo and EGNOS Programme Department, Directorate of Navigation.

Under the direct authority of the Head of the Galileo and EGNOS Evolution Division, you will coordinate cross-cutting programme management actions and implement a portfolio of EU-funded GNSS R&D activities.

Duties

Your tasks and responsibilities will include:

supporting the head of the Division in the coordination of several cross-cutting programme management actions (such as reporting or communication);
connecting the Galileo and EGNOS programmes from an R&D perspective: coordinating the R&D items related to the services that could be implemented as part of the Galileo or the EGNOS infrastructure, or as part of both (ARAIM, authentication, or integrity for high accuracy), in close cooperation with the Galileo and EGNOS teams;
coordinating and implementing a portfolio of EU-funded GNSS R&D. As part of this task, you will:
- help devise the roadmap in coordination with the Galileo and EGNOS Evolution teams, the Directorate of Navigation and relevant interfaces in the Directorate of Technology, Engineering and Quality;
- propose and formulate R&D activities to be included in work plans to be approved by the European Commission;
- run industrial activities as a Technical Officer (preparation of the procurement, follow-up of the related activity, reporting, management of resources and schedule).

Technical competencies

Experience in the field of Satellite and Radio navigation principles, systems and related technologies

Experience in the preparation of procurement activities for technology development and innovation (Statements of Work, proposal evaluation, etc.)

Experience with industrial procurement and development, verification processes and the conducting of reviews

Knowledge of the space-related industrial landscape and ability to define technology development roadmaps identifying future trends in technology requirements

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 in a scientific or engineering discipline is required.

Additional requirements

Programme management experience 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 for 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 can only be 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.

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.