Systems Architect

ABOUT US

The European Union Agency for the Space Programme (EUSPA) provides safe and secure European satellite navigation services, advances the commercialization of Galileo, the European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service (EGNOS), and Copernicus data and services, engages in secure SATCOM (GOVSATCOM & IRIS2), and operates the Space Surveillance and Tracking (SST) Front Desk. Through these projects, EUSPA enhances European autonomy in space technologies, fosters innovation and creativity, supports European transport net and agriculture, all while contributing to the economic growth and health of the European Union.

EUSPA offers a diverse multicultural workplace that welcomes all applicants without distinction on any grounds of gender, race, ethnic or social origin, nationality, religion or belief, political or any other opinion, birth, gender identity, disability, age, sexual orientation, marital status or other family situation. EUSPA wishes to employ competent talents and be representative of the diversity of the EU citizens and is committed to provide the best working conditions and benefits to its staff. For more information on the EUSPA and the EU Space Programme, click here.

The Engineering Department ensures the Agency’s technical leadership on all matters related to system infrastructure, service and security engineering, through the establishment of an Engineering Centre of Competence acting as internal provider of tasks and results to programme exploitation, market downstream and innovation, security operations and monitoring, security authority and ICT and Facility Management as required (for example, in support of GRON, PRS helpdesk, SST Front Desk, cyber security etc.). The Department also has an active contribution to the procurements of the Agency (including specification, tender evaluation and contract follow-up including acceptance of deliverables), not only for the procurements under its full responsibility, but also in support of other departments. Engineering also contributes to the execution of related corporate tasks, such as planning, reporting, administration, financial & budget management and risk management.

In support of its mission above, the Engineering Department is implementing Architect roles. The Architects shall be seasoned and versatile engineers with sound senior technical expertise. They shall ensure the coherency of all engineering activities and the understanding of operational, technical and programmatical requirements, becoming a key asset in support of EUSPA’s role as System Prime for the Systems in Operation.

This position requires permanent relocation to the Agency’s headquarters in the heart of Europe – Prague.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT TO DO

We are looking for a Systems Architect that will report to the Head of Department or their assignee and will coordinate the work with the corresponding Heads of the Programme departments. The job holder will be entrusted with the following main tasks and responsibilities:

• Ensure consistency and exploitation of synergies between all the activities related to definition, design, implementation and validation of services, infrastructure, user segment, standards, and security;

• Perform activities as technical authority and focal point in coordination with the Heads of Programme for the new developments, maintenance and evolution of the systems in operation and take ownership of the task to develop and grow Engineering expertise and capabilities to meet programme needs and future services;

• Provide thorough analyses and recommendations for new projects or evolutions before their deployment into a system/service in operation.

Furthermore, and related to the activities above, the Systems Architect shall:

• Contribute with their expertise to support internal and external technical and programmatic reviews and Tender Evaluation Boards (TEBs) as chair, member or expert as needed;

• Represent the Agency in the TEBs of the European Space Agency for the new generations of the systems in operation and new programmes;

• Liaise with other departments, notably in the area of Administration and Operations, to ensure the execution of related corporate tasks, such as planning, reporting, administration, legal and procurement processes, financial and budget management, risk management.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

1. Knowledge (by training or experience) of the EU Space Programme components (Navigation and/or Satellite Communications and/or Earth Observation and/or Space Situational Awareness), their infrastructure, delivered services and governance;

2. Industrial experience in ground and space infrastructure development including security, operational and end user aspects;

3. Demonstrated experience with engineering methodologies, standards and best practices relevant for the EU Space Programme component service and infrastructure development, including security;

4. Senior experience working in a complex environment with multiple stakeholders, public and private sectors;

5. Experience in crisis management;

6. Experience with management of public procurement;

7. Excellent command of both written and spoken English;

as well as

8. Motivation for the post;

9. Effective communication;

10. Result orientation, prioritising and organising;

11. Customer focus and service orientation;

12. Transversal collaboration and working in teams.

WHAT WE OFFER

We are committed to supporting your onboarding and continuous development and providing benefits that matter to you.

We offer a generous overall remuneration package that comprises of competitive salary, family allowances and tuition fees for nurseries and educational facilities for your children, 24/7 worldwide health and dental insurance, minimum of 24 days annual leave (with additional days depending on grade and age) plus 16 days public holidays, and a very competitive pension entitlement after 10 years of service with EU.

At EUSPA, we offer wide range of training courses aimed at developing your skills and keeping them abreast with the latest developments in the field. Additionally, we provide training in transversal skills such as leadership and strategic management, diversity and inclusion, ethics, resilience, languages and many more.

We realise the importance of work/life balance and maintaining balance between the advantages of working from home and the need for regular face-to-face contact in the office to build both working and social relationships. Therefore, following relocation, we offer flexible working time and telework options under certain conditions. On top of regular leave days we offer special leave for those exceptional events (such as maternity/paternity leave, adoption or birth, parental or family leave, as well as moving home, elections etc.)

Important information to candidates considering to apply:

Deadline for applications is 13 May 2025 at 11:59 AM (CET)

• Place of employment: Prague, Czech Republic

• This vacancy is only open to nationals of the Member States of the European Union, Iceland or Norway

For more information about the eligibility/selection criteria and how to apply - please visit our career opportunities: https://www.euspa.europa.eu/about/careers-euspa