On Site Galileo 2nd Generation Navigation Signal Engineer (d/m/f)

Job description

Job Description

The Opportunity Join the elite team at Airbus Space Navigation and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of global satellite navigation. We are seeking a skilled On Site Galileo 2nd Generation Navigation Signal Engineer to join our Customer Integrated Team at the ESTEC premises . As part of our expert team, you will contribute directly to the implementation and verification of the next generation of Galileo navigation signals, working alongside industry leaders with over 25 years of experience in Galileo systems.

Your Role As a key contributor to the Galileo 2nd Generation (G2G) System team, you will ensure the flawless performance of the navigation signal-in-space.

Your responsibilities will include: System Design & Analysis: Supporting Galileo system design evolutions regarding navigation signals and receiver aspects; analysing mission requirements and flowing them down to system and sub-system specifications.

Tooling & Simulation

Defining, implementing, and maintaining signal performance analysis tools; performing simulations and trade-off analyses on signal generation, propagation, distortions, and navigation message dissemination.

Performance Optimization

Conducting deep-dive analyses on receiver acquisition, tracking, PVT processing, signal/data authentication, and system integrity.

Verification & Testing

Planning and conducting laboratory experiments and on-field verification test campaigns to evaluate measurement data and support trade-off analyses.

Implementation Oversight

Monitoring the correct implementation of Signal-In-Space (SIS) requirements across satellite, ground, and user segments.

Stakeholder Engagement

Presenting and discussing technical results with national and international customers and partners. Your Profile We are looking for an engineer with a passion for precision and a rigorous technical background.

Education

Master’s degree in Navigation, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related field.

Experience

Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in space projects, ideally with Galileo or other GNSS systems.

Technical Expertise

Strong knowledge of GNSS signal analysis, digital signal processing (CDMA), modulation, and navigation receiver algorithms.

Software Proficiency

Advanced skills in Matlab, Python, and/or C/C++.

Soft Skills

Excellent English communication skills and the ability to work autonomously within a diverse, international team.

Requirement

Must hold or be eligible to obtain a valid Personal Security Clearance. Why Airbus? This is a unique opportunity to embed yourself within the Airbus Galileo team, working closely with leading experts in a dynamic, cutting-edge environment. If you are ready to make a tangible impact on a global scale, we invite you to apply. This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company

Airbus Netherlands B.V.

Contract Type

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We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief. Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to [email protected] . At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly.

Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.