Lead Instrument Data Chain Engineer, Sentinel-2 NG

European Space Agency - ESA; Noordwijk; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Diversity & Inclusion focus

Job summary

European Space Agency - ESA is seeking a Lead Instrument End-to-End Data Chain Engineer for the Copernicus Sentinel-2 NG mission in Noordwijk, NL. You will manage the end-to-end data chain subsystems, including front-end electronics, data processing units and instrument control unit, during Phase B2/C/D/E1.

You will report to the Payload Manager and work with D/TEC to coordinate design, fabrication, integration and testing, ensuring on-time delivery and adherence to mission requirements.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline with 4 years of relevant professional experience or a bachelor’s degree with 8 years of experience.
• Experience in end-to-end data chain hardware, firmware and software for optical space instruments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the instrument end-to-end data chain hardware and software development and verification.
• Supervise design, procurement, development and verification activities across the project lifetime.
• Coordinate with D/TEC and other project teams to ensure technical and schedule compliance.
• Report regularly on risks and mitigation plans; drive schedule optimisation.

Skills

Data chain engineering

Electronic system architectures

Risk management

Project coordination

Education

Master’s degree in engineering

Additional four years of experience

Job description

European Space Agency - ESA is seeking a Lead Instrument End-to-End Data Chain Engineer for the Copernicus Sentinel-2 NG mission in Noordwijk, NL. You will manage the end-to-end data chain subsystems, including front-end electronics, data processing units and instrument control unit, during Phase B2/C/D/E1.

You will report to the Payload Manager and work with D/TEC to coordinate design, fabrication, integration and testing, ensuring on-time delivery and adherence to mission requirements.