IRIS² Security System 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 looking for a IRIS² Security System Engineer to work at ESTEC’s premises in Noordwijk, Netherlands where you will be providing Security Engineering support in relation to IRIS² entrusted tasks related to security, in particular for 5G Stack protocols.

About the client

ESA’s Directorate of Connectivity and Secure Communications (CSC) drives innovation in satellite telecommunications by coordinating research, supporting the development of advanced technologies, and fostering strong industrial partnerships across Europe and Canada. It plays a key role in enabling the creation of cutting-edge satellite-based products and services, while also investing in public-private partnerships to develop and demonstrate next-generation communication systems.

CSC is expanding its involvement in externally funded initiatives, notably contributing to the Union Secure Connectivity Programme (IRIS²), aimed at enhancing resilience, interconnectivity, and security through satellite infrastructure

Tasks and activities

The scope of technical support will include system engineering activities in the following areas:

• Interface definition and management between spacecraft, payload, ground, and external systems
• System architecture, development, and validation of the optical and RF communication systems
• Definition of broadband and satellite data relay services, as well as new developments using optical and RF communications
• System‑level modelling, simulations, and performance assessments
• Interoperability and standardisation activities, such as, communication protocols, data formats.
• Definition and development of space‑to‑ground communication links

Activities may include:

• Requirements engineering and consolidation
• Functional and physical architecture definition.
• Design trade-off analysis.
• Interface definition.
• Technical risk assessment.

Skills and experience

The following skills and experience are mandatory:

• Master’s Degree or equivalent in a relevant field.
• At least 5 years of experience in relevant field.
• Desire to work both autonomously and as part of a team, in an international multicultural environment.
• Solution oriented mindset, with a customer focused communication skill.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

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.