D2D 5G/6G Network Lead Mission Engineer

ESA; Noordwijk; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ESA ESTEC in Noordwijk, Netherlands is seeking a D2D 5G/6G Network Lead Mission Engineer to drive development and procurement for the Direct-to-Device (D2D) partnerships. The role sits within the Commercial Partnerships Department and reports to the D2D Mission Manager.

You will coordinate with satellite operators and industrial primes to ensure design choices meet project objectives and procurement timelines, guiding decisions on ESA Partnership Projects.

Job description

Job Requisition ID:20828

Date Posted:7 September 2026

Closing Date:28 September 2026 23:59 CET/CEST

Publication:Internal & External

Directorate:Commercialisation and Industry Partnership

Location

ESTEC, Noordwijk, Netherlands

Description

D2D 5G/6G Network Lead Mission Engineer in the D2D Project within the Communication Constellations and NG 5G6G NTN Partnerships Division in the Commercial Partnerships Department within the Directorate of Commercialisation and Industry Partnerships.

Reporting to the D2D Mission Manager, you will be responsible for all 5G/6G network development and procurement aspects for the Direct-to-Device (D2D) Partnership Projects (ELEOSYS and SELYCE) under the same Department.

You will be the focal point and day-to-day interface with the satellite operators and industrial prime contractors, and, under the leadership and authority of management, will be responsible for decision-making on behalf of the ESA Partnership Projects and for the design, …