Galileo G2A/G2B Navigation Payload System Engineer (2 posts)

Description

You will be responsible for monitoring the design, development, implementation and validation of the sub-systems and units which are part of the navigation payload of the Galileo 2nd Generation satellites, including the ground test campaign, in-orbit commissioning and in- orbit follow-up phases.

You will report to the G2A or G2B Satellite Payload Manager in the G2 Space Segment Management Service.
 

Duties

• Monitoring the industrial work associated with design, development, validation, qualification and acceptance of the Navigation Satellite Payload Subsystems and equipment, ensuring that they meet the satellite, relevant interface and security requirements;
• Monitoring the industrial activities related to the definition and execution of the navigation payload verification programme, including implementation and monitoring of AIT/AIV activities on communication subsystems and equipment;
• Consolidating and maintaining the Navigation Payload performance budgets to ensure compliance with the relevant requirements;
• Ensuring timely delivery of the deliverable items (to allow preparation of in-orbit operations) in your area of responsibility as planned for industrial activities included in the SoW;
• Coordinating specialised engineering support provided by the Directorates of Technology, Engineering and Quality and of Operations;
• Drawing up in your area of expertise the provisions related to anomaly-handling, NRBs, the NCR process, RFD/W, etc.;
• Participating in Agency project reviews and lower-level reviews in the relevant area of competence;
• Preparing inputs in your area of expertise for the Satellite Verification Control Board and Space Segment Control Board processes;
• Reporting on a regular and ad hoc basis to the Satellite Payload Manager on all aspects of Navigation Payload development, proactive monitoring of relevant schedules, identifying risk and problem areas, and proposing mitigation actions.

You will ensure close coordination with other G2A/G2B 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 or similar field is required for this post.
 

Additional requirements

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

You have a minimum 10 years’ experience in payload engineering, AIT and test beds, of which a minimum 5 years in navigation.

Experience in cooperating with Industry is an asset.

You should be able to demonstrate that you can handle pressure and conflict 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 leadership, 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