FutureNAV Engineer

Stellenbeschreibung:

FutureNAV Engineer – Telespazio

Telespazio Germany is looking to provide support to the Future ESA Navigation projects. The role encompasses interfacing with segment primes and subcontractors in the engineering tasks. The FutureNAV programme was launched to consolidate efforts in innovative Navigation technology. Under this initiative, Celeste (formerly known as LEO-PNT) aims to demonstrate the potential of navigation satellites in low Earth orbit. OpSTAR in-orbit demonstrator will test laser‑based optical links for future satellite navigation (PNT), aiming to achieve picosecond time sync & millimetres ranging between satellites and ground stations. Genesis combines four geodetic techniques in one satellite to contribute to a highly improved reference frame of Earth.

Key Responsibilities

Coordinate engineering, development, and validation activities with segment primes and subcontractors, ensuring the timely implementation and validation of FOPs and GOPs through dedicated and system campaigns. Collaborate closely with the three Mission Teams based primarily at ESTEC, while the technical lead for the service is located at Labs R&D.
Contribute to defining the mission operational concept ensuring that the operational requirements are addressed from the earliestemain project phases.
Coordinate with ESA teams throughout project milestones, actively participating in reviews, generating and discussing RIDs, and following up on resulting actions.
Contribute to the system activities ensuring that operational aspects are managed from early phases.
Maintain alignment of operational activities across all mission segments in close collaboration with the system team.
Oversee operations and ground segment services throughout design, implementation, and delivery, ensuring consistency with the operational concept.
Perform any additional tasks necessary to support the delivery of Space and Ground Segment operational activities.
Liaise with the ESA Technical Responsible to ensure effective service provision.

Essential Skills and Qualifications

Experience in the definition and implementation of Operational Concept and Operational Activities of Space Missions
Ability to manage requirements, including breakdown of requirements and tracing at different levels.
Experience in the monitoring of industrial services (SLAs through KPIs), including risk assessment and management.
Experience in AIV.
Experience in the Space business and in the GNSS field
The Service requires travel within Europe and, on occasion, to non‑European locations.