Galileo Ground Control Segment Engineer

Are you looking for a new opportunity to take your career to a higher orbit? To join an international group with a successful track record in Space Engineering? A job adapted to your career ambitions and in which you could have an impact for the years to come?

We are seeking a specialist to support the Integrated Ground Control Segment Service, working within the Galileo Ground Segment Management Office, and contributing to the EGNOS and Galileo Programme Department under the Directorate of Navigation.

About the client and location

The ESA Programme, known as “Galileo”, supports the development and validation of the EU’s Galileo infrastructure and its services. The Service Provision is managed by EUSPA, while the engineering and the implementation of the Galileo Monitoring Service (GMS), Galileo Control Service (GMS) and Security Monitoring (SECMON) Ground Segment are led by the European Space Agency.

Tasks and activities

The scope of work will include:

• Interface and coordinate with the GMS, SECMON and GCS prime and subcontractor on activities related to:
  • the LAN Galileo Networks (e.g. MDDN, SDDN and EDDN), including the security devices.
  • the IT infrastructure, including but not limited to the directories, DNS and time services.
  • the activities required to provide monitoring and control infrastructure of the above.
• Support the system team in managing the interface with the Wide Area Network (Galileo Data Dissemination Network – GDDN, and Galileo Restricted Operational Network – GRON). This includes support to ensure technical compliance of Customer Undertakings and Customer Furnished Items.
• Support the Ground Segment and System team in meeting the delivery requirements by accurate monitoring of the planning at all times.
• Support the system team in managing the interfaces inside the Ground Segment and with other Segments (e.g. Space Segment, System test beds).
• Any other activity required to support the Ground Segments activities or reviews in relation to the activities described above.
• Interface and coordination with ESA for the service and OPS-O Galileo Support Delivery Coordinator.

Skills and experience

The following skills and experience are mandatory:

• A university degree in a relevant subject area.
• Solid technical background and knowledge of physical and virtual networking as well as IT Infrastructure.
• Experience in system engineering, ideally in the domain of GNSS (Galileo).
• Experience in planning and following up on AIV activities
• Ability to manage requirements of large space programmes or projects, including breakdown of requirements, tracing of requirements at different levels, changing requirements.
• Experience in the management and monitoring of industrial activities, including negotiations, as well as management of technical reviews.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
• Experience in the Galileo programme would be extremely useful.

It would be highly desirable to have experience in as many of the following as possible:

• Following project implementation.
• Setting and following SLA through KPIs.
• Procurement activities related to IT and network infrastructure.
• Space System and Segment activities and reviews related to GNSS.
• Experience in managing risks and related associated schedules.

Why should you apply?

• You will have the opportunity to work within leading space organisations across Europe.
• We encourage everyone to think outside the box and to push the boundaries of traditional knowledge. This role is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking company and allows for a deeper understanding of the industry.
• To be part of a company that values integrity, inspiration, care and collaboration.
• Benefits include; competitive remuneration packages; unique career opportunities, including working in other countries; access to training and development programmes; flexible relocation support.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to achieving diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. We therefore welcome applications from all candidates, irrespective of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religious beliefs, age, disability or other characteristics.

As part of our commitment to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process, we will provide reasonable adjustments and support to ensure neuro-diverse applicants or those with a disability or long-term condition can be their best during the recruitment process.

About Starion

Starion is one of two new legal entities rebranded from the RHEA Group, focused on space consultancy and space engineering services and solutions. Starion provides engineering expertise and solutions for space, defence and other critical infrastructures across Europe, pushing the boundaries of innovation. Our teams work on world-leading space projects that deliver the pioneering missions that provide us with the information and technologies we use today.

Starion offers over three decades of expertise in professional engineering services, developing and operating systems and solutions tailored to our clients’ needs. By combining space and system engineering with established and emerging technologies, such as AI and quantum, we produce innovative solutions that make a fundamental difference for our clients and for society.

Starion employees are located across Europe, close to our clients’ offices, enabling us to be responsive and agile. Our engineers and researchers are among the most trusted and respected in the industry, helping build space-based solutions that address major challenges on Earth such as civil security, climate change and deforestation.

How to apply

Looking to take your career to the next level or find out more details about this opportunity? Interested applicants should submit their CV and Cover Letter to Starion’s Recruitment team at careers@stariongroup.eu no later than 09.02.2026

Preference will be given to candidates eligible for an EU or national personal security clearance at the level of CONFIDENTIAL or above.