Galileo System Security Architect & Lead Engineer

EUROPEAN SPACE AGENCY; Noordwijk; Remote; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The European Space Agency (ESA) is seeking a Galileo System Security Coordinator within the Galileo PRS and System Security Engineering Unit. You will lead end-to-end security design, manage architecture, and coordinate security assurance across mission requirements and system implementation.

Reporting to the Head of the Galileo PRS and System Security Engineering Unit, you will interface with ESA, the European Commission, Member States and contractors, supervise a team of engineers, and

Qualifications

• Proven experience in defining, developing and verifying security architectures for large systems.
• Strong knowledge of security engineering principles and space navigation systems.
• Familiarity with model-based systems engineering and requirement management tools.
• Experience coordinating security accreditation and cross-organisational collaboration.
• Knowledge of ISO/IEC 15408 (Common Criteria) framework and security evaluation methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating end-to-end system design of the PRS and security functions with traceability from MRD/SSRS to implementation.
• Leading system security activities to evolve PRS architecture and ensure program alignment.
• Overseeing assessment of deviations, waivers and engineering changes for security impact.
• Managing SoC documents and configuration baselines across system builds and operations.
• Leading a multi-disciplinary team and coordinating with industrial contractors and other directorates.
• Interfacing with Accreditation Team and contributing to security evidence for accreditation.
• Engaging with ESA, European Commission and Member States on security requirements and readiness.
• Participating in ESA/EU working groups on space security and roadmapping future capabilities.
• Monitoring threats and standards in satellite navigation, cryptography and cyber security.

Skills

Security architecture

Security engineering

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

MBSE tools

Requirements management

Challenge-driven mindset

Knowledge of space systems

Education

Master in system engineering

Bachelor + 4 years experience

Tools

MBSE tools

Requirements management

Job description

The European Space Agency (ESA) is seeking a Galileo System Security Coordinator within the Galileo PRS and System Security Engineering Unit. You will lead end-to-end security design, manage architecture, and coordinate security assurance across mission requirements and system implementation.

Reporting to the Head of the Galileo PRS and System Security Engineering Unit, you will interface with ESA, the European Commission, Member States and contractors, supervise a team of engineers, and