R&D Programme Coordination Engineer

R&D Programme Coordination Engineer

Join our Galileo and EGNOS Evolution Division within the Galileo and EGNOS Programme Department, Directorate of Navigation. We're looking for a dedicated R&D Programme Coordination Engineer to help us innovate and implement a portfolio of EU-funded GNSS R&D activities under the guidance of the Head of the Galileo and EGNOS Evolution Division.

Duties

Your tasks and responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the head of the Division in coordinating cross-cutting programme management actions such as reporting and communication.
• Connecting the Galileo and EGNOS programmes from an R&D perspective by coordinating R&D items related to services potentially implemented within the Galileo or EGNOS infrastructure, or both (e.g., ARAIM, authentication, integrity for high accuracy), in cooperation with the Galileo and EGNOS teams.
• Coordinating and implementing a portfolio of EU-funded GNSS R&D. This includes:
  • Helping devise the roadmap in coordination with Galileo and EGNOS Evolution teams, Directorate of Navigation, and relevant interfaces in the Directorate of Technology, Engineering, and Quality.
  • Proposing and formulating R&D activities for work plans approved by the European Commission.
  • Running industrial activities as a Technical Officer involving procurement preparation, activity follow-up, reporting, and resource and schedule management.

Technical Competencies

• Experience in Satellite and Radio navigation principles, systems, and related technologies.
• Experience in preparing procurement activities for technology development and innovation (e.g., Statements of Work, proposal evaluation).
• Experience with industrial procurement and development, verification processes, and conducting reviews.
• Knowledge of the space-related industrial landscape and ability to define technology development roadmaps identifying future technology trends.

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 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 welcome applications from all qualified candidates irrespective of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, beliefs, age, disability, or other characteristics. Applications from women are encouraged.

We value diversity and welcome individuals with disabilities. Whenever possible, we seek to accommodate individuals with disabilities by providing necessary support at the workplace. If you have any queries, please contact us via email at contact.human.resources@esa.int.

Important Information and Disclaimer

Recruitment will generally be within the advertised grade band (A2-A4). However, if a candidate has fewer than four years of relevant professional experience post-master’s degree, the position may be filled at A1 level.

Applicants must be eligible for security clearance by their national security administrations.

During recruitment, the Agency may ask applicants to undergo selection tests. Successful candidates will be subject to basic screening before appointment, conducted by an external background screening service, in compliance with ESA's security procedures.

Note that ESA is transitioning to a Matrix setup, potentially leading to organizational changes affecting this position.

The information on ESA’s careers website concerning working conditions is correct at the time of publication. It is not exhaustive and may not answer all queries.

Nationality and Languages

Applications can only be considered from nationals of 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, Canada, Latvia, Lithuania, Slovakia, and Slovenia.

According to the ESA Convention, staff recruitment must ensure an adequate distribution of posts among nationals of ESA Member States. When short-listing for an interview, priority is given first to internal candidates and then 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 languages is required. Knowledge of another Member State language would be an asset.