Communication Systems & Technologies Engineer

We are looking for a ​Communication Systems & Technologies Engineer​ on behalf of the European Space Agency (ESA) for their location in ​Noordwijk, The Netherlands​, to join their ​System Security Section​.  

Please note, the successful candidate will be employed by ATG Europe (or one of its subsidiaries). Furthermore, upon selection, they will be subject to a general security screening performed by an external provider (further information will be provided at interview stage). 

The successful candidate will be tasked with, but not limited to: 

• Contribute to the definition, analysis and consolidation of space system security requirements; 

• Contribute to the definition of security reference architecture for space systems; 

• Support system reviews through projects’ lifecycle on security aspects; 

• Analyse vulnerabilities, assess their impact and propose suitable security mitigations and countermeasures; 

• Analyse evidence of fixes of vulnerabilities; 

• Assess requests for waivers/requests for deviation on security aspects and provide recommendations regarding their acceptability; 

• Organise security audits/vulnerability assessment/penetration testing activities on ESA projects and programs and analyse their results (including analysis of evidence of findings and corrections); 

• Propose developments needed to enhance the security of space systems; 

• Assist the ESA Technical Officer on Research and Development activities (in the area of security for space) during their lifecycle (writing the Statement of Work, assessing Industry proposals, supporting the implementation); 

• Support Project/System Security Officer (PSSO) or Security Officer (SO); 

• Support laboratory activities as required; 

• Duties may also include supporting other activities within the field of required competences. 

ATG is dedicated to diversity and inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer. Regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, handicap or any other reason protected by relevant state or municipal legislation, we are pleased to consider all eligible candidates for employment. 

Please ensure that your CV clearly explains how you meet the essential requirements. If it doesn’t align completely with the essential criteria, it could result in rejection. 

• A Master or PhD degree or equivalent in Engineering (preferably in computer science/cyber security, telecom, or aerospace); 

• At least 4 years of relevant experience;  

• Strong knowledge and experience in Security engineering; 

• Knowledge of space systems and ground segment architecture; 

• Knowledge of space segment architecture and spacecraft avionics; 

• Very good knowledge of security best practices; 

• Basic knowledge of applied cryptography; 

• Knowledge of Information Security Management Systems; 

• Knowledge of CCSDS protocols and standards; 

• Knowledge of RF security is considered an asset;  

• Candidates must be eligible to work in the EU;  

• Candidates must be eligible for security clearance from an EU Member State national security administration; 

• Fluency in English, both written and spoken. 

Please submit your application in English via the apply button below. Applications submitted in other languages will not be considered.