Ground Segment Engineer

4 weken geleden

Noordwijk, Nederland Serco Voltijd

Package Description

What we offer if you join our amazing team:

• Competitive Salary 

• Corporate Benefits Package 

• Company events

• Access to training 

• Access to the sport and social recreational facilities at ESTEC Escape Recreation Centre

Job Introduction

Serco is a leading Space Services Provider with thousands of skilled resources that has supported over 50 space missions on behalf of more than 10 Space or Government agencies around the globe, including the ESA and NASA. Serco offers space capability across the full space lifecycle from satellite testing to Launch services, LEOP to spacecraft operations, space surveillance to data management, and supporting downstream application development. With over 55 years history in the space sector Serco is well placed to contribute to National strategies and New Space ventures who want to scale their businesses/organizations with skilled talent.

We are looking for a dynamic  Ground Segment  Engineer to join our team at the esteemed ESA-ESTEC site in the Netherlands. Step into a remarkable role that grants you access to one of the globe's highly coveted space agencies

Main Responsibilities

As  Ground Segment  Engineer  you will concentrate your activities on the following:

Coordinating the definition of the mission operations concept and of the ground system architecture and interfaces. Preparing and maintaining the requirements for the ground segment and ensure a coherent flow-down to the relevant ground segment components. Ensuring the coherency between the space segment and ground segment developments. Monitoring the definition and implementation of the spacecraft-to-ground interfaces and performing their verification. Supporting the definition and ensure end-to-end coordination of the activities related to Payload Mission Planning as needed by users, implemented on-board in the space segment and on-ground in the Mission Planning System facility. Defining and executing the overall ground segment verification activities, including interfaces to the spacecraft while on ground, and coordinating the generation of relevant and suitable test data sets. Supporting the definition and execution of the in-orbit system validation during the Commissioning Phase (including pre- and post-launch L1 and L2 calibration/validation activities). Supporting the handover of the system to the Mission Manager for phase E2 (routine operations phase). Supporting the organization of ESA-level ground segment reviews and supporting other Project reviews as necessary. Supporting the Satellite Manager for reporting tasks (to e.g. Mission Advisory Group, DOSTAG).

Successful Candidate

Do you think you are the person we are looking for? See below what experience or knowledge you should bring :

Master’s Degree or equivalent in Physics, Engineering or Computer Science. At least 4 years of relevant post Masters experience. Demonstrated and substantiated expertise in defining, integrating, and validating ground systems. Proven and substantial experience in preparing and executing satellite in-orbit commissioning. Confirmed and reliable experience in coordinating tasks across multiple teams and organizations. Proficient understanding of ground segment components, with a focus on flight operations, mission planning, ground stations, and data processing/archiving/distribution. Working knowledge of satellite on-board components, particularly in command and control, data handling, and communications to the ground. Extensive experience in interacting with various stakeholders, including engineers and scientists. A good level of autonomy and organizing skills is required. Comfortable with working in a diverse and multinational team environment. Proficient in the English language, both written and spoken. Knowledge of another EU member state language is an asset. Candidates must be eligible to work in the EU.

  • Ground Segment Engineer

    1 maand geleden

    Noordwijk, Nederland Serco Voltijd € 70.000 - € 80.000

    Serco is a leading Space Services Provider with thousands of skilled resources that has supported over 50 space missions on behalf of more than 10 Space or Government agencies around the globe, including the ESA and NASA. Serco has made significant contributions at ESA's European Space Research and Technology Centre (ESTEC) in the Netherlands, supporting a...

  • Ground Segment Engineer

    1 maand geleden

    Noordwijk, Nederland Serco Voltijd

    Serco is a leading Space Services Provider with thousands of skilled resources that has supported over 50 space missions on behalf of more than 10 Space or Government agencies around the globe, including the ESA and NASA. Serco has made significant contributions at ESA's European Space Research and Technology Centre (ESTEC) in the Netherlands, supporting a...

  • Galileo Ground Control Segment AIV Engineer

    4 dagen geleden

    Noordwijk, Nederland HE Space Voltijd

    Job Description Review the element and segment test procedures to ensure completeness; Ensure that the GCS functional and design requirements are adequately verified; Ensure that the GCS compliance to the applicable requirements is correctly verified by the Prime Contractor during planned test campaigns either at element or system level; Ensure that...

  • Galileo Ground Control Segment AIV Engineer

    4 dagen geleden

    Noordwijk, Nederland HE Space Voltijd

    Job DescriptionReview the element and segment test procedures to ensure completeness;Ensure that the GCS functional and design requirements are adequately verified; Ensure that the GCS compliance to the applicable requirements is correctly verified by the Prime Contractor during planned test campaigns either at element or system level;Ensure that...

  • System and Applications Engineer

    3 weken geleden

    Noordwijk, Nederland ESA Voltijd

      LocationESOC, Darmstadt, Germany or ESTEC, Noordwijk, Netherlands or ESRIN, Frascati, Italy   Description System and Applications Engineer in the Ground Segment System and Cybersecurity Engineering Section (OPS-GAE), of the System and Applications Engineering Division, in the Ground System Engineering and Innovation Department, Directorate of...

  • System Verification Support Engineer

    7 dagen geleden

    Noordwijk, Nederland Serco Voltijd

    Job Introduction Serco is a leading Space Services Provider with thousands of skilled resources that has supported over 50 space missions on behalf of more than 10 Space or Government agencies around the globe, including the ESA and NASA.Serco has made significant contributions at ESA's European Space Research and Technology Centre (ESTEC) in the...

  • CRISTAL, Sentinel-3 and Sentinel-3 NGO Lead Space Segment Engineer

    2 weken geleden

    Noordwijk, Nederland ESA Voltijd

      LocationESTEC, Noordwijk, Netherlands   Description Lead Space Segment Engineer for the CRISTAL (Copernicus polaR Ice and Snow Topographic ALtimeter), Sentinel-3 (Sentinel-3C/D) and Sentinel-3 Next Generation Optical missions. The post covers the activities relating to:   phases C/D/E1 for the first CRISTAL satellite and the recurrent satellites...

  • Harmony Lead Space Segment Engineer

    2 maanden geleden

    Noordwijk, Nederland ESA Voltijd

      LocationESTEC, Noordwijk, Netherlands   Description The Harmony mission is an Earth Observation research mission selected as the 10th Earth Explorer mission and adopted for implementation at the 2022 ESA Council meeting at ministerial level. The Harmony mission is composed of two satellites orbiting in formation with one of the Copernicus Sentinel-1...

  • EO System Engineer

    3 maanden geleden

    Noordwijk, Nederland HE Space Voltijd

    Job Description As part of the EOP Directorate, you will have the following responsibilities: Support to the Future Missions and Instruments Division (EOP-8M) for Mission and System Studies; Support the definition and monitoring of activities for the preparation of future ESA Earth Observation (EO) missions, in particular for Copernicus Sentinels, new...

  • System Verification Support Engineer

    6 dagen geleden

    Noordwijk-Binnen, Zuid-Holland, Nederland Serco Voltijd

    Job OverviewSerco, a leading provider of space services, is seeking a highly skilled System Verification Support Engineer to join our team at the European Space Research and Technology Centre (ESTEC) in the Netherlands.Main ResponsibilitiesConduct system-level analyses in the areas of communications, operations, mission analysis, mission planning, or...

  • Mission Performance Engineer

    3 maanden geleden

    Noordwijk, Nederland HE Space Voltijd

    Key Tasks and Responsibilities  As part of the Ground System Definition & Verification Office, the postholder will provide support to Earth Observation Projects in the End-to-end (E2E) Mission Performance domain covering both software and algorithm aspects. You will have the following responsibilities: Contribute to all aspects (project...

  • System Verification Support Engineer

    3 weken geleden

    Noordwijk, Nederland Serco Voltijd € 70.000 - € 75.000

    Serco is a leading Space Services Provider with thousands of skilled resources that have supported over 50 space missions on behalf of more than 10 Space or Government agencies around the globe, including the ESA and NASA. Serco has made significant contributions at ESA's European Space Research and Technology Centre (ESTEC) in the Netherlands, supporting a...

  • System Verification Support Engineer

    3 weken geleden

    Noordwijk, Nederland Serco Voltijd

    Serco is a leading Space Services Provider with thousands of skilled resources that have supported over 50 space missions on behalf of more than 10 Space or Government agencies around the globe, including the ESA and NASA. Serco has made significant contributions at ESA's European Space Research and Technology Centre (ESTEC) in the Netherlands, supporting a...

  • Communication Systems

    2 maanden geleden

    Noordwijk, Nederland HE Space Voltijd

    Job Description Provide support to the Agency projects and programs in the area of space system security engineering, with an emphasis on space segment, including system security design, definition and implementation of system security requirements, assessment of vulnerabilities applicable to space systems, recommendation of security mitigations and...

  • Mission Performance Engineer

    3 maanden geleden

    Noordwijk, Nederland HE Space Voltijd

    Job Description Contribute to all aspects (project internal activities, monitoring/review of the relevant industrial activities, interaction with Mission Users and Scientists) relevant to the mission performance of the mission up to Level 2. Maintenance of mission and system level requirements, monitoring and critically analysing the requirement...

  • Communication Systems

    2 maanden geleden

    Noordwijk, Nederland HE Space Voltijd

    Key Tasks and Responsibilities As part of the Technology department, you will have the following responsibilities: Provide support to the Agency projects and programs in the area of space system security engineering, with an emphasis on space segment, including system security design, definition and implementation of system security...

  • System Performance and PDGS Engineer

    2 maanden geleden

    Noordwijk-Binnen, Zuid-Holland, Nederland United Nations Department of Management Strategy, Policy and Compliance (DMSPC) Voltijd

    JOB DESCRIPTIONVacancy in the Directorate of Earth Observation Programmes. 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, beliefs, age, disability or...

  • Security Operations Specialist

    5 dagen geleden

    Noordwijk-Binnen, Zuid-Holland, Nederland HE Space Voltijd

    Job OverviewAs a key member of the HE Space team, you will play a critical role in ensuring the security and integrity of our ground segment operations.Key ResponsibilitiesSecurity Monitoring and Incident Response: Operate and maintain the security monitoring and incident response systems deployed at our facilities, ensuring the timely detection and response...

  • Space Security Engineer

    6 dagen geleden

    Noordwijk-Binnen, Zuid-Holland, Nederland HE Space Voltijd

    Key Responsibilities As a member of the Technology division, your role will encompass the following duties: Provide assistance to the Agency's initiatives and programs in the domain of space system security engineering, focusing on the space segment. This includes the design of system security, the establishment and execution of system security...

  • Security Operations Specialist

    6 dagen geleden

    Noordwijk-Binnen, Zuid-Holland, Nederland HE Space Voltijd

    Job OverviewAs a key member of the HE Space team, you will play a critical role in ensuring the security and integrity of our ground segment operations.Key ResponsibilitiesSecurity Monitoring and Incident Response: Operate and maintain the security monitoring and incident response systems deployed at our facilities, utilizing dedicated security tools to...