Service Facility Engineer

Deadline to apply: 30/03/2026

We are looking for a Service Facilities Engineer to support the Galileo Ground Segment (GSC) on behalf of and in support of our client for their location in Madrid, Spain. 

The activities below will include frequent access to classified security areas and systems. They may entail meetings in the other client's premises in Europe, EC premises in Brussels, ESA premises in Noordwijk – ESTEC (The Netherlands) or other European centres, Galileo Control Centres in Fucino (Italy) and Oberpfaffenhoffen (Germany) or other space programme sites across the world (for a few tasks). 

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: 

• Contribution to the preparation of the technical specifications;  

• Support to the Contracting Authority in the analysis of the Industry proposals relevant to Ground Segment evolutions and changes;  

• Support to the Contracting Authority in the oversight of industry compliance to the Statement of Work;    

• Support to the Contracting Authority in the oversight of the industrial development plans and associated risks, contributing to the development of the associated risk mitigation actions with industry;  

• Contribution to the assessment of the performance of the Ground Segment evolutions from an  engineering perspective, through the review of the relevant KPIs and deliverables, and propose actions and improvements to address issues and opportunities;  

• Participation in the design, qualification and acceptance reviews at System, Segment, Sub-System and   

• Components level to confirm the compliance of the design to the upper level requirements, the  qualification status of new releases, the impact on the overall compliance tree and the status of the   waivers and deviations and the availability of all the documentation necessary for acceptance into operations; RIDs shall be raised and the Agency technically supported at the review panels/boards;  

• Follow up of industrial activities related to operations engineering, including definition of CONOPS (Concept of Operations), SECOPS (Security of Operations), design for operations, human centered design, operators training and contributing to the Service Provision Requirements Document (SPRD) compliance monitoring;   

• Follow up the industrial activities related to the System and Sub-system maintenance engineering with  focus on Integrated Logistic Support (ILS) including, but not limited to, Maintenance Concept, Packaging  & Handling Storage and Transportation (PHS&T) requirements, Fault Detection Isolation and Recovery (FDIR) strategy, maintenance tools, maintainer training with focus on establishing the documentary basis that will be input to the Operator/Service Provider;  

• Support to the Contracting Authority in the delivery and acceptance by industry of the EUSPA Customer Undertakings supporting site or sub-system delivery or hand-over and acceptance;   

• Support to the Contracting Authority in the follow-up of the industrial development and AIV plans and  associated risks, contributing to the development of the associated risk mitigation actions with industry;   

• Support to the Contracting Authority in the management and oversight of the deployment activities conducted by the industry leading to the qualification and then up to Entry-into-Service;   

• Support to the Contracting Authority in the follow-up of the industrial activities related to the definition and validation of the migration scenarios in support to the Entry-into-Service;   

• Support to the Contracting Authority in the management and oversight of the migration activities conducted between the qualification and the entry-into-service;   

• Support to the Contracting Authority in the management of the anomalies handling up to the finalization of the migration activities/entry-into-service;   

• Support to the Contracting Authority in the preparation of the hand-over data-package and coordination with the Service Provision Project team member to ensure proper hand over and acceptance by the Operator/Service Provider;  

• Contribution to the Meetings relevant to the evaluation and approval of technical requirements (e.g. Engineering Board, Risk Management Board, Schedule Management Board, Technical Control Board, Change Control Board). 

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

• Master’s Degree in Engineering or a relevant field;  

• Bachelor’s Degree supported by solid experience can be considered in lieu of a Master’s Degree;

• At least 6 years of relevant experience;

• Exposed to ISO27001 / 27002 certified environments and COMSEC information; 

• One or more of the fields of expertise are required:

  • Security Governance and risk management; 

  • Security Audit and implementation; 

  • Service and facility management; 

• Handling of classified documentation (EU, NATO); 

• Security accreditation; 

• Business development; 

• ISO27001 audit experience is an asset; 

• Fluency in English, both written and spoken; 

• Eligibility to work and live in the EU; 

• Eligibility for EU Personal Security Clearance is mandatory. 

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

Early applications are encouraged as they allow for a smooth and efficient recruitment process. Please do not wait until the deadline to submit your application.