Secure Connectivity Low LEO Lead Ground Segment Engineer Fixed-Term Grade Band: A2 - A4 This is a fixed-term appointment with an initial duration of 4 years. Depending upon performance and organisational needs, the appointment may be extended up to a possible maximum duration of 8 years.

Secure Connectivity

Low LEO Lead Ground Segment Engineer in the Secure Connectivity Ground Segment and Operations Office (CSC-IG) within the Secure Connectivity Programme Department (CSC-I) in the Directorate of Connectivity and Secure Communications. The ESA programme related to EU Secure Connectivity, hereinafter referred to as “Secure Connectivity”, is intended to support the effective development and validation of the EU Secure Connectivity governmental infrastructure and the services provided by it, as well as the validation and demonstration of services based on the commercial infrastructure developed by the contractor(s) delivering the EU Secure Connectivity governmental infrastructure. The Low LEO Layer is intended to develop and test pre-operational concepts.

It will include the design, development and testing of Low LEO, focusing on hard governmental and light governmental services improvements. Reporting to the Head of the Secure Connectivity Ground Segment and Operations Office and to the Low LEO Implementation Manager, you will be responsible for leading the Low LEO Integrated Project Team in Spain, with accountability for delivering the work packages associated with the consolidation and implementation phases of the ESA Low LEO programme in the areas of ground segment, operations, launch, LEOP, IOT and the roadmap for later integration into EU IRIS². leading and coordinating the Low LEO Integrated Project Team (IPT) in Spain, ensuring coherent execution of activities associated with the Low LEO programme component within the areas of responsibility assigned to the IPT; coordinating industrial activities and interfaces with consortiums, institutional partners and operational stakeholders to ensure effective delivery of the areas of responsibility assigned to the Low LEO IPT in Spain; managing activities relating to the ground segment,



operations preparation and operational concepts, ensuring end-to-end consistency, service readiness and operational feasibility across ESA Low LEO activities, while identifying and coordinating synergies with the EU Low LEO-related activities; coordinating the preparation and execution of launch, LEOP and IOT activities, ensuring readiness, interoperability and smooth transition towards operational validation across ESA Low LEO activities, while identifying and coordinating synergies with the EU Low LEO-related activities; providing support to system architecture and platform consolidation activities, including identification of synergies and alignment opportunities with EU Low LEO activities; close coordination with other project disciplines, including the System Office, the Space Segment Office, the Security Office and the Product Assurance and Safety Team, as well as with the Directorate of Controlling, Finance and Operational Procurement; providing regular reporting, strategic recommendations and implementation status updates to the Head of the Secure Connectivity Ground Segment and Operations Office. Strong capability in programme and technical risk analysis, combined with the ability to assess operational concepts, validation strategies and service readiness to ensure credible and timely system deployment Demonstrated ability to supervise industrial activities and major procurements, including technical evaluation of proposals, support to negotiations, monitoring of implementation progress and participation in major programmes Strong ability to oversee and assess requirements management and verification approaches across system levels, ensuring coherence, traceability and compliance throughout the review of industrial deliverables,



plans and evidence A master’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline is required for this post together with 4 years of relevant professional experience.

Alternatively, candidates with a bachelor’s degree, complemented by an additional four (4) years of relevant professional experience can be considered. Strong planning, coordination and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple parallel activities, interfaces and deadlines effectively

- Results-oriented mindset, with the ability to prioritise tasks, drive implementation and communicate practical recommendations clearly, both orally and in writing
- Ability to manage challenging situations constructively and proactively, maintaining effective collaboration among institutional, industrial and operational stakeholders
- Ability to synthesise and communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences, including senior management and institutional stakeholders;

Experience in projects involving security, resilience or governmental communications dimensions

- Public speaking and presentation experience, including participation in technical reviews, workshops or stakeholder coordination forums. We therefore welcome applications from all qualified candidates irrespective of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religious beliefs, age, disability or other characteristics. 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. It is not intended to be exhaustive and may not address all questions you would have. The working languages of the Agency are English and French.

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