Galileo Ground Segment Security Engineer

Galileo Ground Segment Security Engineer

Job Requisition ID: 20108

Date Posted: 18 November 2025

Closing Date: 9 December :59 CET/CEST

Publication: Internal & External

Type of Appointment: 4 years, extendable to indefinite

Directorate: Navigation

Workplace:Noordwijk, NLNoordwijk, NL

Grade Band: A2 - A4

Location

ESTEC, Noordwijk, Netherlands

Description

Galileo Ground Segment Security Engineer in the System Security Implementation Unit of the Galileo System Security Service, Galileo Programme Department, Directorate of Navigation.

Duties

You will report to the Head of the System Security Implementation Unit and your main tasks and responsibilities will include:

• supporting, in close cooperation with the System Security and PRS Engineering Unit, the consolidation at system level of the system security technical requirements baseline in line with the mission
• level security requirements (MRD/SSRS) for the Galileo programme;
• reviewing the proposed mission-level evolution for security and assessing the impact on the ground segment security baseline;
• managing the ground segment security baseline for the Galileo programme;
• managing the system internal ICDs;
• ensuring the global consistency of the non-PRS security development within the ground segment as well as with the space segment;
• supporting the ground segment procurement security activities by contributing to statements of work, analysing the responses from suppliers and providing feedback;
• following up the ground segment non-PRS security design activities, driving the security part of the segment reviews, and analysing statements of compliance, associated justification files and request for deviations up to the end of qualification;
• following up the development of the long-lead items to ensure that the pace of development and content is in line with the programme needs;
• supporting the system security verification team;
• regularly reporting to the head of unit and the ground segment engineering heads of unit.

Your duties may also include supporting other activities within your field of competence and the transfer of knowledge across the Agency.

Technical competencies

Strong experience in systems engineering, including the SAFe methodologies, with a focus on the ground segment

Knowledge and experience of satellite navigation systems and related security architectures

Knowledge and experience of managing industrial contracts

Knowledge of security assurance and evaluation standards and processes

Behavioural competencies

Result Orientation

Operational Efficiency

Fostering Cooperation

Relationship Management

Continuous Improvement

Forward Thinking

For more information, please refer to ESA Core Behavioural Competencies guidebook

Education

A master's degree in telecommunications engineering is required.

Additional requirements

You should be able to demonstrate that you can work in a fast-paced environment and handle pressure as may typically occur in a project team.

You should be result-oriented, able to set priorities, and capable of presenting practical solutions both verbally and in writing.

You should have good interpersonal and communication skills.

You 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.

You should also have good technical, analytical, organisational and reporting skills, a proactive attitude to solving problems and an interest in innovative technologies.

In-depth knowledge of security and the GNSS system is required.

Finally, this position requires regular travel (typically three days a month) to Galileo suppliers' premises or Galileo operational sites in the European Union to discuss classified topics.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusiveness

ESA is an equal opportunity employer, committed to achieving diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. We therefore welcome applications from all qualified candidates irrespective of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religious beliefs, age, disability or other characteristics.

At the Agency we value diversity, and we welcome people with disabilities. Whenever possible, we seek to accommodate individuals with disabilities by providing the necessary support at the workplace. The Human Resources Department can also provide assistance during the recruitment process. If you would like to discuss this further, please contact us via email at

Important Information and Disclaimer

In principle, recruitment will be within the advertised grade band (A2-A4). However, if the selected candidate has less than four years of relevant professional experience following the completion of the master's degree, the position may be filled at A1 level.

Applicants must be eligible to access information, technology, and hardware which is subject to European or US export control and sanctions regulations & eligible to acquire the security clearance by their national security administrations.

During the recruitment process, the Agency may request applicants to undergo selection tests. Additionally, successful candidates will need to undergo basic screening before appointment, which will be conducted by an external background screening service, in compliance with the European Space Agency's security procedures.

Note that ESA is in the process of transitioning to a Matrix setup, which could lead to organisational changes affecting this position.

The information published on ESA's careers website regarding working conditions is correct at the time of publication. It is not intended to be exhaustive and may not address all questions you would have.

Nationality and Languages

Please note that applications are only considered from nationals of one of the following States: Austria, Belgium, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and Canada, Latvia, Lithuania 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*. When short-listing for an interview, priority will first be given to internal candidates and secondly to external candidates from under-represented Member States*.

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.

• Member States, Associate Members or Cooperating States.

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