German National Graduate Trainee in Regulatory Analysis in the Navigation Cyber Internal Audit Unit

Join the ESA Directorate of Navigation as a National Graduate Trainee in Regulatory Analysis in the Navigation Cyber Internal Audit Unit.

Our team and mission

The mission of the ESA Directorate of Navigation is to lead and stimulate European industry in the design, development and procurement of the first-ever European-owned Global Navigation Satellite Systems, delivering worldwide navigation services at unprecedented levels of performance.

Field(s) of activity/research for the traineeship

In the Directorate of Navigation, the ESA NAV Cybersecurity Audit Team plays a major role in the security assurance process, contributing to the cybersecurity risk management of the organisation and infrastructure, in particular the navigation systems and programmes the Directorate manages for its customers. Cybersecurity audits are part of the European Space Security Policy for navigation programmes.

As a National Graduate Trainee in the NAV Cybersecurity Audit team, you will be at the intersection of IT engineering and policy. You will work in the ESA Navigation Security Office and be part of the ESA NAV Cyber Internal Audits Unit.

Your main role will be to analyse the technical and legal impact of the new cybersecurity regulations with a main focus on the following critical programmes:

• Galileo
• EGNOS
• Celeste
• NAV H2020
• NAV Horizon Europe

Additionally, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the design and development of a cyber legal compliance tool that will be integrated within the ESA Cyber Internal Audit Framework. Currently, this Framework is shared with more than 40 entities within the navigation sector.

Technical competencies

• Knowledge of relevant technical/functional domains
• Relevant experience gained during internships, project work and/or extracurricular or other activities
• General knowledge of the space sector and relevant activities
• Knowledge of ESA and its programmes/projects

Behavioural competencies

• Result Orientation
• Operational Efficiency
• Fostering Cooperation
• Relationship Management
• Continuous Improvement
• Forward Thinking

Education

You should have just completed, or be in the final year of your master’s degree in an IT engineering, science or legal discipline.

Additional requirements

You should have good interpersonal and communication skills and should be able to work in a multicultural environment, both independently and as part of a team. Previous experience of working in international teams may be considered an asset.

Nationality and Languages

Please note that applications can only be considered from nationals of Germany or permanent residents of Germany with the nationality of an ESA Member State, Associate Member or Cooperating State.

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.