Ground Segment Product Engineer (2 Posts)

ESACC

Noordwijk, NL
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Satellite communication ground segment architecture
Product development activity management
Esa industrial development and procurement processes
** ESACC is seeking a Ground Segment Product Engineer to manage telecommunications ground and user segment technology and product development for satellite communications. The role requires a master’s degree and at least four years of relevant experience, with a strong emphasis on product management, market analysis, and collaboration within a European agency framework. **

Job Summary

  • This role involves managing activities relating to telecommunications ground and user segment technology and products within the ESA Directorate of Connectivity and Secure Communications.
  • Candidates must possess a master's degree in a relevant domain plus four years of professional experience, or a bachelor's degree with eight years of experience.
  • The position offers an appointment of 4 years extendable to indefinite duration or a fixed-term appointment up to 8 years depending on performance.

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** ESACC is seeking a Ground Segment Product Engineer to manage telecommunications ground and user segment technology and product development for satellite communications. The role requires a master’s degree and at least four years of relevant experience, with a strong emphasis on product management, market analysis, and collaboration within a European agency framework. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Satellite communication ground segment architecture
  • Product development activity management
  • ESA industrial development and procurement processes
  • Digitalisation and virtualisation knowledge
  • User terminal technologies across markets

Nice-to-have

  • Strong negotiation skills
  • Contract or subcontract management experience
  • Experience with commercial telecommunications operators
  • Understanding of disruptive innovation strategies
  • In-depth understanding of European agency framework

Key Requirements

  • Master's degree required with 4 years experience
  • Bachelor's degree with 8 years total experience acceptable
  • Nationality restricted to specific ESA Member States and Canada
  • Direct experience with ground segment technology and equipment
  • Good knowledge of English or French required

Work Rights

Must be national of Austria, Belgium, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, UK, Canada, Cyprus, Latvia, Lithuania, or Slovakia

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