On Site Galileo 2nd Generation Navigation Signal Engineer (d/m/f)

Airbus Nederland; Leiden; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Airbus Netherlands B.V. is seeking an On Site Galileo 2nd Generation Navigation Signal Engineer to join the ESTEC Customer Integrated Team in Leiden. You will work on the next generation of Galileo navigation signals, ensuring flawless SIS implementation across satellite, ground, and user segments.

Responsibilities include system design, analysis, tooling, and verification campaigns, collaborating with international customers and partners to advance GNSS technologies.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field such as Navigation, Electrical Engineering or Telecommunications.
• Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in space projects, ideally Galileo or GNSS.
• Strong knowledge of GNSS signal analysis, digital signal processing, modulation and receiver algorithms.
• Proficiency in Matlab, Python, and/or C/C++.
• Excellent English communication skills; autonomous and collaborative in an international team.
• Must hold or be eligible to obtain a valid Personal Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support Galileo system design evolutions regarding navigation signals and receiver aspects.
• Define, implement, and maintain signal performance analysis tools; run simulations and trade-off analyses.
• Perform deep-dive analyses on receiver acquisition, tracking, PVT processing, and signal/data authentication.

Skills

GNSS signal analysis

Digital signal processing (CDMA)

Modulation

Navigation receiver algorithms

Matlab

Python

C/C++

English communication

Education

Master's degree in Navigation

Electrical Engineering

Telecommunications

Tools

Matlab

Python

C/C++

Job description

Job Description

The Opportunity

Join the elite team at Airbus Space Navigation and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of global satellite navigation. We are seeking a skilled On Site Galileo 2nd Generation Navigation Signal Engineer (d/m/f) to join our Customer Integrated Team at the ESTEC premises. As part of our expert team, you will contribute directly to the implementation and verification of the next generation of Galileo navigation signals, working alongside industry leaders with over 25 years of experience in Galileo systems.

• Location: Leiden
• Time type: Full time
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Experience Level: Professional

Your Role

As a key contributor to the Galileo 2nd Generation (G2G) System team, you will ensure the flawless performance of the navigation signal-in-space. Your responsibilities will include:

• System Design & Analysis: Supporting Galileo system design evolutions regarding navigation signals and receiver aspects; analysing mission requirements and flowing them down to system and sub-system specifications.
• Tooling & Simulation: Defining, implementing, and maintaining signal performance analysis tools; performing simulations and trade-off analyses on signal generation, propagation, distortions, and navigation message dissemination.
• Performance Optimization: Conducting deep-dive analyses on receiver acquisition, tracking, PVT processing, signal/data authentication, and system integrity.
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• Verification & Testing: Planning and conducting laboratory experiments and on-field verification test campaigns to evaluate measurement data and support trade-off analyses.
• Implementation Oversight: Monitoring the correct implementation of Signal-In-Space (SIS) requirements across satellite, ground, and user segments.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Presenting and discussing technical results with national and international customers and partners.

Your Profile

We are looking for an engineer with a passion for precision and a rigorous technical background.

• Education: Master's degree in Navigation, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in space projects, ideally with Galileo or other GNSS systems.
• Technical Expertise: Strong knowledge of GNSS signal analysis, digital signal processing (CDMA), modulation, and navigation receiver algorithms.
• Software Proficiency: Advanced skills in Matlab, Python, and/or C/C++.
• Soft Skills: Excellent English communication skills and the ability to work autonomously within a diverse, international team.
• Requirement: Must hold or be eligible to obtain a valid Personal Security Clearance.

Why Airbus?

This is a unique opportunity to embed yourself within the Airbus Galileo team, working closely with leading experts in a dynamic, cutting-edge environment.

At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.

Company:

Airbus Netherlands B.V.