Galileo Services Implementation Coordinator

Job Posting Organization:
The European Space Agency (ESA) is an intergovernmental organization dedicated to the exploration of space. Established in 1975, ESA has grown to encompass 22 member states and employs over 2,200 staff members. The agency's mission is to shape the development of Europe's space capability and ensure that investment in space continues to deliver benefits to the citizens of Europe and the world. ESA operates in various countries across Europe and collaborates with numerous international partners to advance space science and technology.

Job Overview:
The Galileo Services Implementation Coordinator will play a pivotal role within the Galileo System Engineering Unit, which is part of the Directorate of Resilience, Navigation and Connectivity. This position involves overseeing the implementation of service provision requirements for the Galileo system, which is Europe's global navigation satellite system. The coordinator will be responsible for capturing and implementing stakeholders' requirements, contributing to service roadmaps, and ensuring compliance with service KPIs. The role requires close collaboration with a diverse team of engineers and stakeholders, both within ESA and externally, to ensure the successful delivery of the Galileo system builds. The coordinator will also lead the definition of the Galileo system roadmap and manage interactions with various entities, including the European Union and its agencies, to align the system's capabilities with user needs.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties of the Galileo Services Implementation Coordinator include leading the definition of the Galileo system roadmap, defining capabilities for each system build, and ensuring alignment between the Galileo system roadmap and service roadmaps. The coordinator will represent ESA as the design authority, manage interactions with the European Union and Member States, and validate user segment use cases. Responsibilities also include contributing to the definition of system requirements, managing the System Assembly, Integration and Verification Plan, and ensuring compliance with service provision requirements throughout the Galileo lifecycle. The coordinator will also lead studies and testbeds to validate user performance and coordinate with various teams to implement the Galileo system roadmap effectively. Additionally, the role involves identifying lessons learned and contributing to knowledge management initiatives within the Directorate.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a master's degree or equivalent qualification in telecommunications engineering or a related discipline, along with four years of relevant professional experience. Alternatively, candidates with a bachelor's degree and an additional four years of relevant experience may be considered. Work experience in project management-related disciplines is advantageous. The ideal candidate should demonstrate strong leadership capabilities, relationship management skills, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, international team environment.

Educational Background:
A master's degree in telecommunications engineering or a related field is required for this position. Candidates with a bachelor's degree may also be considered if they have additional relevant professional experience. The educational background should provide a solid foundation in engineering principles, particularly in relation to satellite navigation systems and telecommunications.

Experience:
The position requires a minimum of four years of relevant professional experience in fields related to GNSS systems, project management, or engineering. Experience in design, development, and validation for large space projects is essential, along with a proven track record in coordinating technical experts and managing industry contracts for technology and product development.

Languages:
Proficiency in English is mandatory, as it is one of the working languages of ESA. A good knowledge of French is also required. Knowledge of another Member State language would be considered an asset, enhancing communication within the diverse international team at ESA.

Additional Notes:
The position is a four-year appointment, extendable to indefinite, and falls within the grade band A2-A

• Recruitment will be conducted within this grade band, but candidates with less than four years of relevant experience may be considered for a lower grade. Applicants must be eligible to access information subject to European or US export control regulations and must be able to acquire security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security-clearance" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security clearance. The recruitment process may include selection tests, and successful candidates will undergo basic screening before appointment. ESA is committed to diversity and inclusiveness, welcoming applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religious beliefs, age, disability, or other characteristics.