Space Segment Engineer

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 current vacancy will offer an opportunity to work in the Engineering Department which ensures the Agency’s technical leadership on all matters related to system infrastructure, service, and security engineering, and acts as the Engineering Centre of Competence. The Department is responsible for ensuring the robustness and security of the systems in operations, for developing the infrastructure of the EUSPA service facilities, for providing the operations and service requirements to new system developments, and for engineering new services and their receivers that ensure the wide usage of EU Space data. The Department interfaces with the European Space Agency as design authority of EGNOS and Galileo, and with the industry in charge of the evolution of the systems in operation and of the service facilities.

The Engineering staff are located in several sites and offices (Prague/Czech Republic, Saint-Germain-en-Laye/France, Toulouse/France, Noordwijk/the Netherlands, and Torrejon de Ardoz/Spain), and are supporting all missions of the Agency. This position requires permanent relocation to the Agency’s headquarters in the heart of Europe – Prague.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT TO DO

EUSPA is seeking a versatile Space Segment Engineer to contribute to the exploitation of space segments of EU Space Programme Components and its associated tasks which include launch services and early operations. The successful candidate will also contribute to innovation activities that drive forward EU Space Programme's capabilities.

The successful candidate needs to possess excellent organisational skills and a strong team spirit. The job holder will report to the Head of Department or one of the department’s Team Leaders and will be entrusted with the following main tasks and responsibilities, possibly with the support of contractors:

Space Segment:

• Provide technical expertise and contribute to the procurement of space segments, including the definition of requirements for integration, testing and validation within the systems in operation, as well as services provision;

• Contribute to the preparation and execution of the Launch and Early Operations Phase (LEOP) and Satellite In-Orbit Verification/Commissioning activities;

• Contribute to the space segment exploitation management, assessing and monitoring performance, reliability, and lifecycle of space segment assets, including in-orbit operations, anomaly resolution and maintenance.

Launch Services:

• Support contract management activities for launch services, ensuring compliance with technical and programmatic requirements and including the launch campaigns;

• Contribute to the definition and implementation of launch service strategies for constellation replenishment.

Innovation:

• Contribute to the mid/long term strategy to enhance the robustness of the space segment in operation;

• Identify and promote new methodologies/innovations to enhance system performance and operational efficiency in close collaboration with the European Space Agency (ESA);

The job holder shall also liaise with other EUSPA departments as needed in relation to the tasks above and notably in the area of Administration and Operations, to ensure the execution of related corporate tasks, such as planning, reporting, administration, financial and budget management.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

1. University degree in a relevant field (e.g. engineering, informatics, exact sciences);

2. Experience in system engineering tasks in one or more of the following areas: Satellites, launch services, space system exploitation including operations and service provision to users;

3. Experience in the technical management of procurement contracts with the industry and/or subcontractors;

4. Excellent command of both written and spoken English;

Required competencies

5. Motivation for the post;

6. Effective communication;

7. Result orientation, prioritising and organising;

8. Transversal collaboration and working in teams;

9. Flexibility and adaptability.

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