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Job Description

The European Union Agency for the Space Programme (EUSPA) is an operational EU Agency that provides safe and secure European satellite navigation services, promotes the commercialization of Galileo, EGNOS, and Copernicus data and services. It also coordinates the EU’s forthcoming governmental satellite communications programme GOVSATCOM. EUSPA is also responsible for the security accreditation of all the Components of the EU Space Programme. 

As of 2023, the Agency will be also entrusted with tasks related to the Space Situational Awareness (SSA) programme, particularly regarding programme security and the delivery of Space Surveillance and Tracking (SST) services.

The place of employment for this position is the Galileo Security Monitoring Centre back-up site located in Technological Institute La Marañosa, San Martín de la Vega, Community of Madrid.  Madrid is an international city with several things to offer: breathtaking art, complex culture, exquisite food, and rich history. The capital of Spain has excellent connections to the rest of the country, as well as to the rest of the world, and is famous for its vibrant nightlife and welcoming people.

Qualifications We Are Looking For

We are looking to recruit Space Surveillance & Tracking (SST) Software Development Coordinator to coordinate the security matters and software research and development activities related to the Agency’s SST Component.

The jobholder will be entrusted with the following main tasks and responsibilities:

  • Coordinate the activities associated with the software development and/or integrations of a software, including liaison with involved internal and external stakeholders and actors (e.g. service providers, contractors);
  • Contribute to SST projects activities related with the development of the SST Portal, public website, and reporting platform (Tableau based);
  • Coordinate the user requirements analysis and design, development, integration and maintenance of software applications procured or developed for SST activities;
  • Provide high-end technical support related with SST software applications;
  • Provide support to procurement processes, including drafting technical specifications, selecting providers and managing contracts;
  • Update and maintain the SST project related databases;
  • Liaise with other departments, notably in the area of Administration, to ensure the execution of related corporate tasks, such as planning, reporting, administration, financial & budget management, risk management;
  • Contribute to any other tasks of the department, as necessary, in particular to all activities in the area of software development and deployment.

Recruitment Process

The selection procedure is open to applicants who satisfy the following eligibility criteria, on the closing date for application:

  1. A level of education which corresponds to completed university studies attested by a diploma when the normal period of university education is four years or more
    OR
    A level of education which corresponds to completed university studies attested by a diploma and at least one year of appropriate professional experience when the normal period of university education is three years
  2. In addition to the above, appropriate professional experience of at least six years after obtaining the required diploma
  3. Be a national of a Member State of the European Union, Iceland or Norway
  4. Be entitled to his or her full rights as a citizen
  5. Have fulfilled any obligations imposed by the applicable laws concerning military service
  6. Meet the character requirements for the duties involved
  7. Have a thorough knowledge of one of the languages of the European Union and a satisfactory knowledge of another language of the European Union to the extent necessary for the performance of his/her duties
  8. Be physically fit to perform the duties linked to the post

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About The Job

Location:
San Martín de la Vega , Spain
Contract type:
Full Time
Deadline:
Expired
Department:
Office of Chief Operating Officer

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