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

Airbus; Leiden; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Airbus Netherlands B.V. seeks an On Site Galileo 2nd Generation Navigation Signal Engineer to join the Customer Integrated Team at ESTEC.

You will contribute to the implementation and verification of Galileo G2G navigation signals and engage with international customers and partners. The role requires a master’s degree in a related field, 2+ years in space projects, and strong GNSS signal processing skills.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Navigation, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years of professional space-project experience, ideally Galileo or GNSS.
• Strong knowledge of GNSS signal analysis, digital signal processing, modulation, and navigation receiver algorithms.
• Excellent English communication skills and ability to work autonomously within an international team.
• Must hold or be eligible to obtain a valid Personal Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• System Design & Analysis: Support Galileo system design evolutions regarding navigation signals and receiver aspects; analyse mission requirements and flow them down to system and sub-system specifications.
• Tooling & Simulation: Define, implement, and maintain signal performance analysis tools; perform simulations and trade-off analyses on signal generation, propagation, distortions, and navigation message dissemination.
• Performance Optimization: Conduct deep-dive analyses on receiver acquisition, tracking, PVT processing, signal/data authentication, and system integrity.
• Verification & Testing: Plan and conduct laboratory experiments and on-field verification test campaigns to evaluate measurement data and support trade-off analyses.
• Implementation Oversight: Monitor the correct implementation of Signal-In-Space (SIS) requirements across satellite, ground, and user segments.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Present and discuss technical results with national and international customers and partners.

Skills

GNSS signal analysis

Digital signal processing

CDMA

Navigation receiver algorithms

Matlab

Python

C/C++

Education

Master’s degree in Navigation, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related field

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 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.

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.
• 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.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company

Airbus Netherlands B.V.

Contract Type

Permanent

Experience Level

Professional

Job Family

Computing&Comm and Info& Data Processing

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