Galileo End-to-End System Architect in the Galileo 2nd Generation (G2G) System Engineering Unit, Galileo System Procurement Service, Galileo Programme Office, Galileo and EGNOS Programme Department, Directorate of Navigation.
Galileo is Europe’s global navigation satellite system, providing a highly accurate, guaranteed global positioning service under civilian control. Galileo is already the most precise satellite navigation system in the world and the largest European constellation of satellites, with a base of four billion users.
The G2G System Engineering Unit oversees the definition and specification of the new Galileo system releases – gathered together under the title “Galileo 2nd Generation”, or “G2G” – responding to a new generation of demanding mission needs in terms of position accuracy, availability, integrity, assurance, and emergency response. This encompasses the definition of the new Galileo 2nd Generation satellites – with the first batch being under development – and the necessary updates of the ground segment and the interface with service facilities and external entities.
The first Galileo 2nd Generation satellites are expected to begin joining the constellation in 2026 with the Ariane 6 launcher and will revolutionise the fleet and the Galileo services with enhanced capabilities. The G2 satellites will use electric propulsion and intersatellite links and will host a more powerful navigation antenna, greater numbers of atomic clocks with improved functionality, and fully digital payloads.

You will be responsible for the definition, consolidation and update of the overall Galileo system architecture. You will work at various levels:

Reporting to the Head of the G2G System Engineering Unit, your tasks and responsibilities will include:

Experience in system engineering

Knowledge of and experience in system architecting in large, complex projects and teams, including security aspects

Knowledge and practice of model-based system engineering

Knowledge of agile methodologies for system architecting

Knowledge of and experience in global navigation satellite systems, in particular Galileo

Experience in space system development, verification and review processes and standards

Experience of working in or with industry and management of contracts for technology and product development

Result Orientation
Operational Efficiency
Fostering Cooperation
Relationship Management
Continuous Improvement
Forward Thinking

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A master's degree in aerospace engineering, telecommunications engineering or another relevant domain is required for this post.

You should be able to demonstrate that you can handle pressure and conflict as may typically occur in a project team. You should be result-oriented, able to set priorities and capable of presenting practical solutions both orally and in writing.
You should have good leadership, interpersonal and communication skills. You should have the ability to work autonomously, effectively and cooperatively in a diverse, international team environment, defining and implementing solutions in line with team and individual objectives and project deadlines. You should also be able to guide industrial teams, when required.