About this job

ESA is looking for a Space Segment Security Engineer.
ESA is an equal opportunity employer, committed to achieving diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. For this purpose, we welcome applications from all qualified candidates irrespective of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, beliefs, age, disability or other characteristics. Applications from women are encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring, in your capacity as Technical Officer, the qualification, acceptance and security certification of the recurrent Space Security Units for the twelve Galileo Batch 3 satellites,
• Supporting the recurrent Satellite Acceptance Reviews, following up the classified payload and platform testing, ensuring that the classified functions are properly implemented within the satellite,
• Coordinating the classified part of the System Compatibility Test Campaign (SCTC) and ensuring that the recurrent satellite is working with the Ground Infrastructure as expected,
• Supporting the Launch Campaign and the critical security activities linked to the flight keys, interfacing with the relevant subordinate body of the Security Accreditation Board (national experts from EU Member States),
• Preparing and supporting the Launch Early Orbit Phase (LEOP) in your capacity as Space Security Unit  expert, checking that the units are behaving as expected after launch,
• Coordinating the classified part of the In-Orbit Test (IOT) Campaign to verify the satellite’s  readiness to provide the navigation service,
• Interfacing with the FOC Satellite Management Service with respect to all satellite activities (Security Unit acceptance, Satellite Acceptance, Launch Campaign, LEOP),
• Interfacing with the Galileo G1 System AIV & Deployment Service regarding all System    activities (SCTC, IOT).

Duties may also include supporting other activities within your field of competence and the transfer of knowledge across the Agency.

Profile

Technical competencies

Experience in the development and manufacturing of Space Security Units
Knowledge and experience in the fields of Navigation and related data processing and performances aspects
Knowledge and experience of Galileo security architecture
Knowledge and experience of security engineering and associated disciplines, in particular communications and network security

Education

A Master’s degree in Security engineering or related discipline is required for this post.

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The closing date for applications is 05 October 2021.
 
At the Agency we value diversity and we welcome people with disabilities. Whenever possible, we seek to accommodate individuals with disabilities by providing the necessary support at the workplace. The Human Resources Department can also provide assistance during the recruitment process. If you would like to discuss this further please contact us at contact.human.resources@esa.int.
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Please note that applications are only considered from nationals of one of the following States: Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and Canada, Latvia, Lithuania and Slovenia.
 
We offer
The European Space Agency (ESA) is an equal opportunities employer that offers competitive salaries exempt from national income tax and excellent employment conditions, such as allowances for expatriates and relocation support. For more information: http://www.esa.int/About_Us/Careers_at_ESA
 
About us
We are the European Space Agency. Our mission is the peaceful exploration and use of space for the benefit of everyone. We watch over Earth, develop and launch inspiring and unique space projects, train astronauts and push the boundaries of science and technology, seeking answers to the big questions about the Universe. We are a family of scientists, engineers and business professionals from all over Europe working together in a diverse and multinational environment. We are dedicated to united space in Europe and united Europe in space. Learn more: http://www.esa.int/