GNSS Evolution Signal & Security Engineer

Description

GNSS Evolution Signal & Security Engineer in the GNSS Evolution Programme Implementation Office of the GNSS Evolution Programme and Strategy Division, Strategy & Programme Department, Directorate of Navigation

Duties

The GNSS Evolution Programme and Strategy Division, is responsible for defining, consolidating and implementing innovative technology and supporting Research & Development for the next generations of European GNSS. The post holder will directly contribute to the future of Satellite Navigation in Europe, through its work in the signal security evolution activities for the GNSS Programmes. Under the supervision of the Head of GNSS Evolution Programme Implementation Office, the post holder will be responsible for:

• Technical coordination of Signal and Security R&D activities with the GNSS Evolutions Signal and Security Principal Engineer; 
• Management and support, including technical monitoring and reporting, of GNSS Evolutions Signal & Security technological activities arranged under ESA or EU-delegated Programmes (e.g. Signal and receiver activities, Multiconstellation Testbeds, Test User Receivers);
• Coordinating and undertaking technical studies and activities in support to EC discussions, internally and with other GNSS service providers:
  • identifying risks of compatibility and interoperability of European GNSS evolution and preparing  recommendations  accordingly.
  • in the area of frequency management providing proposals for new filings for GNSS Evolutions as necessary
  • for the European contribution to international standards.
•  Supporting the Galileo Security Office, G2G System Engineering Office, EC and relevant bodies and user communities of Member States on all aspects related to signals and security evolution, with particular focus on PRS and its evolutions:
  • identifying and assessing candidate GNSS Evolutions requirements
  • ensuring the correct translation of mission aspects into system tasks
  • supporting PRS activities for signal and security aspects of GNSS Evolutions.
• Supporting the GNSS Evolutions Programme and Strategy Division in the technical Liaison with Programme Partners on Mission Level aspects, in liaison with the relevant EC/MS/Users mission level groups, as well as briefing Mission level partners on the ESA work.
• Preparation of technical surveys of signal spectrum evolution both in the GNSS international environment and in the terrestrial navigation current and future activities.
• Supporting the coordination of relevant signal security activities as run in other ESA Programmes, in related activities at EC/ESA level and in third party Programmes in the years to come (e.g. National Programmes, other international institutions);

Technical competencies

Experience in Satellite and Radio navigation signal engineering and related R&D activities

Knowledge Satellite navigation principles and related security architectures

Experience in the preparation of procurement activities for technology development and innovation (statements of work, proposal evaluation, etc)

Experience with industrial procurement and development, verification process and conduct of reviews

Experience in multi-agency cooperative programmes

Behavioural competencies

Communication

Planning & Organisation

Results Orientation

Teamwork

Innovation & Creativity

Education

Engineering degree (Master level) in engineering or applied physics.

Additional requirements

Applicants for this post should have acquired a relevant experience in the areas identified for the vacancy in particular in activities associated to early R&D developments of satellite systems. A well-developed system view and good knowledge of technologies appropriate for GNSS/RNSS would be major assets. 

Candidates are expected to have good analytical, organisational and reporting skills, a proactive attitude to problem-solving and an interest in innovative technologies. They should demonstrate responsible decision making and be able to work and communicate effectively in a team setting.

Applicants shall be eligible to security clearance from the national relevant authority.