Communication Systems

2 maanden 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 wide range of space missions and projects. Serco has provided essential engineering, technical, and management services, playing a key role in logistics and operational support for missions. Serco's expertise in spacecraft management, ground systems and data processing has earned them recognition, including 'Best in Domain' awards from ESA. Their long-standing partnership with ESA reflects their commitment to excellence and innovation in the space sector. On behalf of our client, the European Space Agency, we are looking for a skilled Communication Systems & Technologies Engineer to join our team at the esteemed ESA-ESTEC site, in the Netherlands. Your mission will be to provide a diverse range of support tasks, including tender preparation for ESA R&D, technical follow-up on activities and contracts, specialized engineering support for ESA and European space projects, design validation through analyses and testing, and the design, implementation, and testing of technological projects. As a Communication Systems & Technologies Engineer you will concentrate your activities on the following: 
  • 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 countermeasures.
  • Contribute to the definition, analysis and consolidation of system security requirements.
  • Contribute to the definition of security reference architecture for space systems.
  • Support system reviews through projects’ lifecycle on security aspects.
  • Analyse vulnerabilities, assess their impact and propose suitable security mitigations and countermeasures.
  • Analyse evidence of fixes of vulnerabilities.
  • Assess Requests for Waivers / Requests for Deviation on security aspects and provide recommendations regarding their acceptability.
  • Organise and supervise security audits / vulnerability assessment / penetration testing activities on ESA projects and programs and analysing their results (including analysis of evidence of findings and corrections).
  • Assist the ESA Technical Officer on Research and Development activities (in the area of security for space) during their lifecycle (writing the Statement of Work, assessing Industry proposals, supporting the implementation).
  • Support Project / System Security Officer (PSSO) or Security Officer (SO).
  • Support laboratory activities as required.
 Do you think you are the person we are looking for? See below what experience or knowledge you should bring:
  • A Master or PhD degree or equivalent in Engineering (preferably in cyber security, or computer science, or telecom, or aerospace), with a strong knowledge and experience in Security engineering / cyber security.
  • 4+ years of relevant experience.
  • Knowledge of space systems and ground systems architecture.
  • Knowledge on space segment architecture and spacecraft avionics.
  • Very good knowledge in security best practices.
  • Basic knowledge on applied cryptography.
  • Knowledge on Information Security Management Systems.
  • Knowledge on CCSDS protocols and standards.
  • Knowledge on RF security is considered a plus.
  • Knowledge in Telecommunication Engineering with particular emphasis on digital communication system and sub-system techniques, high-speed processing techniques for communication via satellites.
  • Knowledge of satellite communication architectures and techniques.
  • Experience in analysis and design of modern digital communication systems, coding and
  • synchronization issues.
  • Familiarity with modern communication system and sub-system simulation techniques, as a minimum Matlab and C/C++ program languages.
  • Knowledge of modern prototyping and testing methodologies for digital communication
  • sub-systems is also preferred.
  • Candidates must be eligible for security clearance from their national security administration.
  • 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.

On offer 
  • Flexible working policy (hybrid working)
  • Comprehensive and competitive benefits plan
  • A range of wellness activities and employee assistance programs
  • Casual dress code
 Relocation:The Netherlands' central location in Europe makes it an ideal base for travel and business within the EU. Major cities are well-connected by road, rail, and air with Amsterdam Schiphol Airport one of Europe's busiest and most well-connected airports, facilitating easy international travel. Serco offers relocation support for all EU passport holders that are planning to relocate to the Netherlands and work for Serco B.V. DE&IDiversity, Equity & Inclusion at Serco is based on a culture where every voice is heard and every employee feels valued. Working together as one team, we can enhance the experience of our people and teams, improve the value of our solutions to better serve the missions of our customers, and make an impact in our world.

About Serco:

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 likes of ESA, CNES, EUMETSAT, EUSPA, ASI and NASA.We offer space capabilities 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 across Europe and the globeWe work within the heart of the space sector so understand the challenges our customers face. When it comes to recruitment we are experts in sourcing the very best talent within space engineering, earth observation, satellite communications and cyber security. We have placed hundreds of people from post graduates through to C-suite executives into space agencies, satellite operators, manufacturers, system integrators, consultancies, earth observation/remote sensing, launch providers and much more.

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