Secure Connectivity Systems Architect (Space & 5G)

European Space Agency; Noordwijk; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

European Space Agency’s ESTEC site in Noordwijk seeks a Secure Connectivity System Architecture Engineer to lead system and segment architecture efforts for the IRIS² programme. The role requires coordinating with multiple offices, maintaining architecture roadmaps and ensuring traceability from requirements to implementation.

You will support reviews, R&D activities and risk mitigation while collaborating with industry partners to deliver a secure, end-to-end satellite/5G capable system within

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in engineering with 4+ years of relevant professional experience.
• Experience in large space programmes or projects, preferably telecommunications satellites.
• Knowledge of system architecting and related technical requirements.

Responsibilities

• Define, consolidate and update the IRIS² system architecture at system and segment levels.
• Ensure derivation and traceability of requirements from mission baselines.
• Monitor compliance with technical budgets and performance requirements.
• Develop and apply end-to-end architecture roadmaps for Secure Connectivity.
• Coordinate with Ground Segment, Security, Space Segment Offices and industry.
• Support reviews and engineering/R&D activities related to the system.
• Identify risks, propose mitigations, and provide regular management reporting.

Skills

System architecting

5G systems

Space programmes

System of systems

Safety standards

Security aspects

Education

Master’s degree in engineering

Bachelor’s degree + 4 years experience

Job description

European Space Agency’s ESTEC site in Noordwijk seeks a Secure Connectivity System Architecture Engineer to lead system and segment architecture efforts for the IRIS² programme. The role requires coordinating with multiple offices, maintaining architecture roadmaps and ensuring traceability from requirements to implementation.

You will support reviews, R&D activities and risk mitigation while collaborating with industry partners to deliver a secure, end-to-end satellite/5G capable system within