Galileo Public Regulated Service Coordinator

European Space Agency; Noordwijk; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

European Space Agency (ESA) Noordwijk-based role in the Galileo PRS and System Security Engineering Unit seeks a lead engineer with space navigation and security expertise. You will coordinate development roadmaps, manage studies, and supervise procurement activities across PRS initiatives, working with ESA and EU partners.

You will guide a team of engineers and contractors, ensure programmatic baselines, and contribute to evolving Galileo PRS capabilities and secure services for the user

Qualifications

• Master's degree in telecommunications engineering or related discipline with four years of relevant experience.
• Alternative: Bachelor's degree plus four years of relevant experience.
• Experience with Galileo PRS or GNSS security is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate PRS development roadmap and identify critical products and capabilities.
• Oversee PRS, security and cryptography studies aligning with Galileo objectives.
• Procure studies and technologies for PRS and security with industrial coordination.
• Interface PRS tech development with Galileo programme implementations and baselines.
• Lead ESA engineers and supervise onsite contractors in PRS engineering.
• Ensure consistency of PRS security studies and capture lessons learned.
• Engage with ESA, EC, EU and Member States groups on PRS/security evolution.
• Identify emerging technologies and propose enhancements to PRS capabilities.
• Prepare technical reports, roadmaps, procurement docs, and briefings.

Skills

Space navigation

System security

Crypto algorithms

Security certification

Technology maturation

Procurement processes

Education

Master's in telecommunications engineering

Bachelor's + 4 years experience alternative

Job description

Location
ESTEC, Noordwijk, Netherlands

Description

Galileo Public Regulated Service Coordinator in the Galileo PRS and System Security Engineering Unit, Galileo System Security Service, Galileo Project Office, Galileo and EGNOS Programme Department, Directorate of Resilience, Navigation and Connectivity.

The Galileo System Security Service oversees security-related activities for Galileo core infrastructure, including end-to-end system security engineering, design and development of Galileo Public Regulated Service (PRS) infrastructure, security accreditation and cyber security.

The Galileo PRS and System Security Engineering Unit is responsible for the mission, PRS and system security engineering activities for Galileo, including the procurement and maintenance of PRS test bench and system tools, service validation and service provision support.

Duties

You will report to the Head of the Galileo PRS and System Security Engineering Unit. Your main tasks and responsibilities will include:

• coordinating the definition and maintenance of the Galileo PRS development roadmap, identifying critical products and capabilities in the areas of PRS, security and cryptography requiring Technology Readiness Level maturation to support future mission needs, service evolution and emerging security challenges;
• coordinating studies and development activities relating to PRS, security and cryptographic capabilities, ensuring alignment with Galileo programme objectives, PRS evolution priorities and user requirements;
• coordinating the procurement of studies and technology developments in the fields of PRS and security, including cryptographic components and capabilities, in close cooperation with the Galileo and EGNOS Evolution Teams. This includes the definition and maintenance of technical and programmatic baselines, support to industrial evaluations, contract monitoring and coordination of activities throughout all project phases up to final delivery;
• acting as the interface between PRS technology development activities and Galileo programme implementation, supporting the preparation of design, development and validation plans and identifying mature technologies, products and capabilities suitable for incorporation into future system and segment evolutions. This includes defining the associated implementation strategy, work plans and procurement activities required to support their successful introduction into the programme baseline;
• leading a team of ESA engineers and specialised engineering support and coordinating the work of onsite industrial contractors in the framework of PRS engineering;
• ensuring the technical and programmatic consistency of PRS and security studies and developments, capturing lessons learned and contributing to the evolution and maintenance of the Galileo PRS technical and programmatic baseline;
• participating in ESA, European Commission, EU and Member State working groups, such as WG-Special PRS and CRYPTO, contributing to the implementation and evolution of PRS operational and security-related capabilities affecting the Galileo user segment;
• acting as a focal point for the identification and assessment of emerging technologies, market trends and innovations in satellite navigation, secure services, cryptography and resilient PNT solutions, proposing enhancements to future PRS capabilities;
• fostering collaboration and alignment with ESA teams, EUSPA, the European Commission, Member States, industry and authorised user communities to support the evolution of Galileo PRS capabilities and associated technologies;
• preparing technical reports, roadmap proposals, procurement documentation and management briefings, and providing regular reporting to the Head of the Galileo PRS and System Security Engineering Unit.

Your duties may also include supporting other activities within your field of competence and contributing to knowledge sharing and transfer across the Agency.

Technical competencies

• Experience in space-based navigation systems, including receivers, as well as signals and security engineering applied to space systems.
• Good knowledge of system security engineering, crypto algorithms and certification processes.
• Good knowledge of technology development and maturation processes relevant to PRS, security and crypto devices.
• Knowledge of industrial development, verification and procurement processes.
• Familiarity with the Common Criteria (ISO/IEC 15408) framework and security evaluation methodologies.
• Knowledge of security assurance processes and evaluation standards.
• Good knowledge of satellite navigation receiver technology.
• Knowledge of Galileo receivers and their implementation in the context of PRS is considered an asset.

Behavioural competencies

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

For more information, please refer to ESA Core Behavioural Competencies guidebook.

Education and professional experience

A master's degree in telecommunications engineering or a related discipline is required for this post, together with four years of relevant professional experience. Alternatively, candidates with a bachelor's degree, complemented by an additional four years of relevant professional experience, may be considered.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusiveness
ESA is an equal opportunity employer, committed to achieving diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. We therefore welcome applications from all qualified candidates irrespective of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religious beliefs, age, disability or other characteristics.

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 via email at [e-mail].

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