ESA

Navigation Systems Engineer (Multiple Positions)

Noordwijk, Netherlands

Full Time

4 minutes ago

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Job description

Location
ESTEC, Noordwijk, Netherlands

Description

Navigation Systems 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 (E2E) 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;
participating in feasibility studies, project reviews and the evaluation of procurement proposals;
contributing to the definition of technology development requirements and work plans for the Agency’s technology programmes;
defining, initiating and managing R&D activities covering both long- and short-term needs;
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

General background and specific experience in the technical domains covered by the position

Understanding of related technologies, R&D trends and the industrial landscape

Project support experience in a relevant domain

Experience with laboratory or field testing of relevant technical equipment

Experience in the management and monitoring of industrial activities, including participation in reviews

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, aerospace engineering or similar is required for this post.

Additional requirements

You have experience 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 OS, OS-A, HAS and PRS system/signal design, related receiver technologies, and performances;
LEO-PNT systems, signals, receivers and performance;
Deep space navigation systems, signals and receivers for Moon/Mars/Solar System;
EGNOS system, receivers and techniques.

Experience in the design and evolution of the Galileo 2nd Generation, LEO-PNT and/or the Moonlight/Marconi navigation systems, signals and/or receivers 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.

When short-listing for an interview, priority will first be given to internal candidates.

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.