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Galileo Signal Authentication Engineer
2018-02-09 16:25:52| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Vacancy in the Directorate of Navigation. ESA is an equal opportunity employer, committed to achieving diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. Applications from women are encouraged. Post Galileo Signal Authentication Engineer This post is classified A2A4 on the Coordinated Organisations salary scale. Location ESTEC, Noordwijk, The Netherlands Description Galileo Signal Authentication Engineer in the in the G2G System Engineering Unit, Galileo System Procurement Service, Galileo System Office, Galileo Programme Department, Directorate of Navigation. Duties The postholder will be responsible for Galileo Signal authentication tasks for the Galileo Programme Full Operational capability and Galileo Evolutions, defining and coordinating activities leading to the authentication of the Open Service and Commercial Service within the Programme and industrial consortia, and liaising with Agencyinternal and external entities with the objective of ensuring that the space, ground and test user segments fulfil the Agencys mission requirements. Within the project boundaries and constraints, under the supervision of the G2G System Engineering Head of Unit, the responsibilities of this post include Leading the definition, analyses and consolidation of the Galileo SignalInSpace authentication capabilities and their evolution, in a systemwide fashion based on mission inputs and interactions with Programme stakeholders Acting as focal point for all topics related to Galileo SignalInSpace authentication concepts within the Agency and with external entities Contributing to the Galileo system architecture definition of the Galileo SignalInSpace authentication and its evolution Ensuring proper specification and implementation of Galileo SignalInSpace authentication into Space, Ground and Test User Segments, including the usage of receiverbased techniques against spoofing and jamming e.g. additional sensors and aiding means Performing prospective analyses about new ways to authenticate the Galileo SignalInSpace considering the evolution of the threats at user level. Contributing to the definition and implementation of testbeds to demonstrate and prototype novel Galileo SignalInSpace authentication concepts Procuring and maintaining authentication tools to perform the analysis needed to accomplish the tasks described above, and simulations and tests as required by the Programme. Following up and supporting the verification activities related to the area of expertise Coordinating with the Space Segment team, the Ground Segment team and the GNSS Evolution team in its area of expertise Supporting the Operations and Service teams Generating lessons learned and contributing to the Knowledge Management initiatives in the Directorate of Navigation In the execution of hisher tasks the Galileo Authentication Engineer will coordinate an industrial support team and cooperate closely with the other team members working on System design and verification, in particular with SignalInSpace, system security, performance, receiver engineers and system architects. HeShe will also cooperate with Space Segment, Ground Segment, Operation support and the GNSS Evolution team. Technical competencies Radio navigation principles, systems and technology Experience in analysis and simulation of complex systems Experience with laboratory or field testing of relevant technical equipment Experience in ESA procurement processes and contract management as well as applied negotiation skills Project and technical management Behavioural competencies Communication Planning Organisation Problem Solving Teamwork Integrity Education Masters degree or equivalent qualification in Telecommunications Engineering or similar. Additional requirements Applicants should have a background in Telecommunications Engineering or similar and a strong knowledge of GNSS, signal processing and receivers, GNSS authentication and cryptography. They should have managerial potential and be able to coordinate a team of engineers and organise their activities. They should be able to handle pressure and conflict as may typically occur in a project team. They should be resultsoriented, able to set priorities, capable of presenting practical solutions both verbally and in writing. Candidates should have good leadership, interpersonal and communication skills. They should have the ability to work autonomously, effectively and cooperatively in a diverse, international team environment, defining and implementing solutions in line with team and individual objectives and project deadlines. They should also have good technical, analytical, organisational and reporting skills, a proactive attitude to solving problems and an interest in innovative technologies. The applicants shall be ready to take security clearance from the national relevant authority. Other information For behavioural competencies expected from ESA staff in general, please refer to the ESA Competency Framework. The working languages of the Agency are English and French. A good knowledge of one of these is required. Knowledge of another Member State language would be an asset. The Agency may require applicants to undergo selection tests. The closing date for applications is 09 March 2018. If you require support with your application due to a disability, please email contact.human.resourcesesa.int. Please note that applications are only considered from nationals of one of the following States Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and Canada and Slovenia and in addition of Member States of the European Union not members of ESA Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta and Slovakia. According to the ESA Convention the recruitment of staff must take into account an adequate distribution of posts among nationals of the ESA Member States. Priority will first be given to internal candidates and secondly to external candidates from underrepresented Member States when shortlisting for interview. see Nationality Targets In accordance with the European Space Agencys security procedures and as part of the selection process, successful candidates will be required to undergo basic screening before appointment. Apply HERE
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