Ground Segment Engineer (EUSPA)

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.

For our client, European Union Agency for the Space Programme (EUSPA), we are looking for multiple Ground System Engineers for multiple locations in Europe: Prague (Czech Republic), Madrid (Spain), Noordwijk (the Netherlands), Fucino (Italy) and Toulouse (France).

Please note that this role provides a 1 year  support contract starting from 01/02/2024.

The activities below will include frequent access to EUSPA classified security areas and systems and will require the candidate to have a Security Clearance. Meetings to other EUSPA premises in Europe are foreseen.

Role Responsibility

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

• Support to design and development of Ground segment evolutions.
• Review of the technical documentation for the ground segment level activities and ensure consistency with system level documentation.
• Interface with industrial and/or institutional player and service operator for aspects related to operability improvements to be injected in future industrial contract amendments.
• Participate to the ground segment evolutions development reviews and CCB relevant to the tasks under her/his responsibility.
• Participate to the segment evolutions development reviews and CCB relevant to the tasks under her/his responsibility.
• Review of the technical documentation generated by technical assistance (SETA) team for aspects related to segment.
• Support the qualification/acceptance reviews of new releases of the Ground Segment up to services roll-out.
• Analyse CR/CCN relevant to ground segment and support CCBs.
• Contribute to the analysis of anomalies raised by the service operator and participate to the relevant anomaly review boards (UNCLA and CLA) for aspects related to ground segment.
• Support the preparation of requirements, launch, and management of the procurements for the ground infrastructure.
• Support the assessment of the performance of the ground infrastructure industrial contractors, through the review of the relevant KPIs and deliverables, and propose actions and improvements to address issues and opportunities.
• Prepare and support the development and deployment of ground infrastructure related to additional EU space programme components.
• Support requirements engineering performed at system level.
• Support maintenance of system architecture diagrams managed at system level.

Successful Candidate

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

• Master degree in Space Engineering.

MANDATORY EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• From 2 to 10 years of relevant  experience in ground segment design and development in the space industry .
• Experience in GNSS in particular on Galileo and EGNOS is a strong asset.
• Experience with COMSEC items and PRS information is a strong asset.
• Experience with DOORS is a Plus.
• Availability to go on missions.

ADDITIONAL NOTES

• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
• SECRET UE/EU SECRET Security Clearance is mandatory.
• Candidates must be eligible to work in the EU.

Package Description

What we offer if you join our amazing team:

• Competitive Salary 

• Corporate Benefits Package 

• Company events

• Access to training 

About the Company

Why should you join Serco ?

At Serco not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play.

Meaningful and vital work - You’ll contribute to methodologically intercepting challenges whilst achievements will also be recognised and celebrated.

A world of opportunity - You’ll be wholeheartedly supported with development and career progression

Great people - You’ll become an integral member of a well-defined and supportive team who believe passionately in the value of our work. We are a company passionate about diversity and inclusion. 

About Serco

Serco Europe has operated in the Netherlands and Spain over the past 30 years, mainly in the field of Space. Serco Netherlands and Spain have a long history of partnership and trust with the European Space Agency (ESA).

In both countries, Serco is proud to deliver the highest calibre of people and services at ESTEC (ESA’s technology and engineering hub) and ESAC (ESA’s Astronomy and Science centre).

At the heart of its business, Serco Netherlands and Spain source, train, care and support employees, enabling them to better pursue their dreams of working in the Space industry in excelling in the delivery of essential public services.

Important:

Any offer of employment is contingent upon you providing documents to verify your identity and employment eligibility, as required by law.

Applicants are reminded that they will be requested to produce such documentation during the recruitment process.

Please contact a member of the recruitment team if you require further details of acceptable types of documentation required for verification of identity and work authorization. 

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