Galileo G2A AIT/AIV Engineer

Description

Galileo G2A AIT/AIV Engineer in the Ground Software Systems and Functional Verification Section, Software Systems Division, Systems Department, Directorate of Technology, Engineering and Quality.
You will be assigned as integrated support to the function of the Galileo G2A AIT/AIV Engineer, reporting to the Galileo G2SB1-A Satellite System and AIV manager in the G2A Space Segment Management Service, Space Segment Management Office, Galileo Programme Department, Directorate of Navigation.
 

Duties

If appointed to this post, you will be responsible for monitoring Satellite AIT activities for the Galileo Second-Generation Satellites, during the integration phase, ground test campaigns and launch campaign.

Your main tasks and duties will include:

• monitoring the industrial activities relevant to satellite assembly, integration, testing, verification, and validation, to ensure they fulfil the G2SB1-A requirements;
• monitoring GSE (ground support equipment) industrial procurement activities, so as to ensure compliance with technical and programmatic requirements as defined in the contract;
• contributing to the definition of verification, qualification and acceptance programmes, including the implementation and monitoring of AIT/AIV activities for the G2SB1-A satellite system;
• coordinating support from other areas of the Space Segment project team, in particular during the satellite and system-level test campaigns (SRT, SCTC, environmental tests) at the different test sites;
• participating in Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs) and Post-Test Reviews (PTRs);
• contributing to the Satellite AIT-related NCR/NRB process in close cooperation with all other relevant project disciplines;
• participating in Agency project reviews and lower-level reviews in your area of competence;
• interfacing with the G2SB1-A Payload and Platform teams in relation to activities in your area of competence;
• ensuring proper implementation of the launch preparation activities by industry in accordance with the agreed launch operations plan;
• reporting on a regular and ad hoc basis to the G2SB1-A Satellite System and AIV Manager on all aspects of satellite AIT activities;
• participating in periodic meetings with the parent section, contributing to the transfer of technical knowledge and lessons learned across the Agency.

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 must be eligible to obtain an EU personal security clearance from your relevant national authority.

You should have several years of experience in satellite AIT, particularly in the electrical and functional AIT and EGSE domains.

Frequent travel to different AIT sites in Europe and to the CSG in French Guiana will be required during test and launch campaigns.

You should be able to demonstrate that you can work in a fast-paced environment and handle pressure as may typically be required when working 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.