About this job

ESA is looking for a Galileo PRS Test User Receiver Engineer.

Responsibilities

You will report to the Head of Unit, and your main tasks and responsibilities will consist of being the Technical Officer for the PRS Test User Receiver (TUR-P). The tasks include:

• Managing the procurement, maintenance and evolution of the Galileo PRS Test User Receivers (TUR-P) developed and used in the Galileo programme to support system design and qualification (IOC and FOC PRS). This includes future maintenance or evolutions of the receivers;
• Supporting the activities related to PRS User Receiver development and validation carried out by the European GNSS Agency (GSA);
• Contributing to the definition and validation of the concept of operations for PRS access control within the G1 Security Service;
• Carrying out the tasks of PRS Signal in Space monitoring;
• Preparing and organising Qualification Reviews (QR) and Acceptance Reviews (AR), and participating in the Non-conformance Review Board (NRB) to ensure operational readiness of the TUR-P and its compliance with system requirements;
• Following the segment development of PRS functionality, ensuring that the PRS Signal in Space is correctly implemented. This includes close follow-up of design and verification activities performed at segment level;
• Interfacing with the Galileo G1 System Engineering Service, and in particular the Signal In Space Engineering Unit, to contribute to the system specifications and requirements for the PRS Signal in Space Radio Frequency part and its Navigation performance;
• Interfacing with the Galileo G1 System AIV & Deployment Service to support end-to-end system testing, qualification and validation of the PRS Service using the TUR-P. This includes validation of PRS access control, including the chain from POCP to end user;
• Participating in Galileo project reviews related to system design and qualification for the PRS Services and signal improvements. This includes participation in Operations meetings such as the Service Exploitation Review (PRS session);
• Contributing to the interface with PRS users (CPAs) and receiver manufacturers to prepare for the PRS service declaration, and supporting the different validation campaigns in coordination with the European GNSS Agency (GSA);
• Preparing the Galileo PRS receiver work plan and coordination of activities to ensure optimal allocation of resources and synergies during system validation and test campaigns, liaising with D/TEC to ensure a coherent receiver activities scope and contributing to the Navigation Laboratory procurement plan.

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

Profile

Technical competencies

In-depth experience in the development and manufacturing of GNSS receivers, preferably PRS receivers
Knowledge and experience in the fields of Navigation and related data processing and performances aspects
Demonstrable knowledge of and experience in Galileo security architecture and PRS access control
Experience in satellite and radio navigation signal engineering and related R&D activities
Security engineering and associated disciplines, in particular communications and network security

Education
A Master’s degree in engineering is required.

For a complete job description and to apply, click on “apply”.

The closing date for applications is 30 December 2020.

If you require support with your application due to a disability, please email contact.human.resources@esa.int.

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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, Latvia and Slovenia and in addition of Member States of the European Union not members of ESA: Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Lithuania, Malta and Slovakia.

We offer

The European Space Agency (ESA) is an equal opportunities employer that offers competitive salaries exempt from national income tax and excellent employment conditions, such as allowances for expatriates and relocation support.
For more information: http://www.esa.int/About_Us/Careers_at_ESA

About us

The European Space Agency (ESA) is Europe’s gateway to space. Its 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 is an international organisation with 22 Member States. By coordinating the financial and intellectual resources of its members, it can undertake programmes and activities far beyond the scope of any single European country.
Learn more: http://www.esa.int/