To work within an international environment to expand VEGA’s presence in the programme, through the Galileo IOV phase, with a possibility of extension through to Galileo FOC.

We are looking to grow our existing team by working closely with the customer and hence are looking for experienced engineers for a variety of posts.  These positions will be available in the next few months so are keen to hear from all interested parties.

Responsibilities / Duties

We are looking for systems engineers with Galileo, EGNOS or navigation experience in the following key areas:

·         Integrity and timing user algorithms - to provide user performance support and system verification.

·         System architecture knowledge – to provide CFI / procurement support and management for hardware and software deliveries.

·         Interface integration & testing to verify system and manage the ICDs & verification tools

·         Simulations – to define & run scenarios using GSSF and assess the results for system level and End-to-End tests.

·         Search and Rescue definition and verification including the simulation of the system and algorithms

There are a number of roles, each of which has their own unique title and reference number. Please refer to this number when applying

User performance engineer -J1114

Procurement support and management- J1144

Integration Interface engineer- J1145

Simulations engineer -J1146

Search and Rescue systems engineer- J1147

Qualifications / Experience

·         Degree qualified or the equivalent

·         Experience gained on the Galileo or EGNOS programme

Essential Skills

The exact skills required will depend on the specific role but we specifically require engineers who have gained expertise from Galileo based posts in the past.

Typically we are looking for two or more of the following :

·         Experience in phase C/D/E of major satellite programmes

·         Ability to represent customers and to liaise with industry

·         Management and/or participation in review meetings and CCBs

·         Some C++ knowledge is required (particularly in the case of simulations engineers)

Further Details

All candidates must have security clearance to ‘Secret’ level (or be eligible to apply for clearance) from one of the participating member counties.

Security

In line with Asylum & Immigration Legislation, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the EU. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process. Furthermore, in view of the nature of the work VEGA is in, all potential employees will undergo stringent reference and identity checks.