Galileo G2B Satellite System Engineer

Description

Galileo G2SB1 Navigation Satellite System Engineer in the Systems Engineering Division, Systems Department, Directorate of Technology, Engineering and Quality, assigned as Integrated Support to the G2SB1-B System and AIT team in the G2 Space Segment Management Service, Space Segment Management Office, Galileo Programme Department, Directorate of Navigation.

You will report to the G2SB1-B System and AIT Manager in the G2 Space Segment Management Service, Space Segment Management Office, Galileo Programme Department, Directorate of Navigation, and will be responsible for monitoring the navigation satellite system activities of the Galileo Second Generation Satellites, including the design, development and qualification phases from KO to Q/AR as well as the ground test campaigns, and LEOP, In-Orbit testing and In-Orbit follow-up phases.

Duties

Your main tasks and duties will be:

• Controlling the alignment between system level requirement and space segment requirements;
• Reviewing the ESA requirements flow-down to lower levels (satellite, subsystem, unit), ensuring compliance with the satellite and the relevant interface and security requirements;
• Consolidating and maintaining the satellite system performance budgets to monitor compliance with the applicable requirements;
• Ensuring adequacy of the Requirement Verification Matrix and associated test specification and matrix at satellite level;
• Monitoring the industrial engineering activities relevant to the satellite system design, development, testing, verification, validation, qualification and acceptance to ensure they meet  the ESA space segment requirements including launcher interfaces;
• Monitoring the industrial engineering activities relevant to the development and delivery of deliverable items as defined in the Statement of Work;
• Coordinating the specialised engineering support provided by the Directorates of Technology, Engineering and Quality and of Operations for the satellite design and test activities;
• Preparing the necessary inputs to the satellite system related NCR, NRB, ARB and RFD/W process in close cooperation with all other relevant disciplines;
• Preparing in cooperation with the G2B System and AIT Manager the G2SB1-B Satellite Verification Control Board and the Space Segment Control Board;
• Preparing the necessary inputs to the G2 System Engineering Board in your area of competence;
• Preparing in cooperation with the Galileo G2B System and AIT Manager the definition and execution of the satellite verification, qualification and acceptance programmes including the implementation/monitoring of AIT/AIV activities;
• Coordinating the Customer Furnished Items interface requirements to ensure compliance  with the satellite requirements;
• Preparing in cooperation with the Galileo G2B System and AIT Manager the launcher related reviews;
• Contributing to Agency project reviews and lower-level reviews;
• Reporting regularly and on ad hoc basis to the Galileo G2B System and AIT Manager, monitoring relevant schedules proactively, identifying risk and problem areas, and proposing mitigation action;
• Monitoring applicable scientific and technological trends and maintaining state-of-the-art expertise;
• Participating, under the coordination of the System Manager, in periodic meetings with the parent division, and contributing to the transfer of lessons learned across the Agency.

In performing these duties, you will ensure close coordination with other G2SB1 functions (PA, Security, Operations) as appropriate to maximise efficiency in executing the project.

Technical competencies

Behavioural competencies

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

Education

A Master's degree in electrical engineering is required for this post.

Additional requirements

You are eligible to obtain EU personal security clearance from your relevant national authority.

You should have at least 10 years' experience in satellite engineering.

You should be able to demonstrate that you can work in a fast-paced environment and handle pressure as may typically occur in a project team. You should be results-oriented, able to set priorities, and capable of presenting practical solutions both verbally and in writing.

You should have good interpersonal and communication skills. You should have the ability to work autonomously, effectively and cooperatively in a diverse, international team environment, defining and implementing solutions in line with team and individual objectives and project deadlines. You should also have good technical, analytical, organisational and reporting skills, a proactive attitude to solving problems and an interest in innovative technologies.