Galileo Ground Segment Network Coordinator - European Space Agency (Noordwijk)

About this position

The summary below is published by European Space Agency on the official vacancy notice. Our own analysis — salary realism, comparable openings, career trajectory, language profile — follows further down the page.

Key responsibilities

According to the vacancy notice, the role centres on the following duties:

• Serve as business and technical officer responsible for return on investment, governance and compliance of ESA's Galileo ground segment network investment
• Lead and coordinate evolution roadmap of Galileo ground segment network with ESA, European Commission and EUSPA
• Coordinate team of network engineering experts across ground mission segment, security facilities, control segment and security monitoring
• Coordinate with ESA ground segment platform engineers for integrated and secure infrastructure
• Translate network evolution roadmap into high-level requirements and backlog items for industrial suppliers
• Steer ESA industrial suppliers using Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)
• Accept network deliveries from ESA's industrial suppliers
• Support adoption and implementation of Scaled Agile Framework within network development

Are you eligible?

Check these requirements from the notice before investing time in an application:

• Education: Master's degree in telecommunications engineering, computer science, networking or aerospace; alternatively, bachelor's degree complemented by at least four years of relevant professional experience
• Experience: At least five years of technical experience in a directly related field
• Key skills: Development and procurement of network-intensive ground systems, Cyber security and security-related aspects, Management and monitoring of industrial activities, Technical review participation, Satellite constellation systems ground segment development, Global navigation systems (Galileo, GNSS signals, receiver technologies and standards), Network security architecture, Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), Team collaboration tools (JIRA, Confluence or similar), Ability to work in fast-paced, project-driven environment

Contract and working arrangements

Hiring unit: Ground Mission Segment and Ground Security Management Service, Galileo Ground Segment Management Office, Galileo and EG….

Position details

Reference

1289788801

Last Verified

24 July 2026

Position overview

This is the official EU Careers listing for Galileo Ground Segment Network Coordinator at ESA based in Noordwijk (Other). The vacancy reference is 1289788801.

Job Requisition ID:20165

Date Posted:4 February 2026

Closing Date:16 August 2026 23:59 CET/CEST

Publication:Internal & External

Location

ESTEC, Noordwijk, Netherlands

## Description

As a Galileo Ground Segment Network Coordinator, you will be part of the Ground Mission Segment and Ground Security Management Service within the Galileo Ground Segment Management Office, Galileo and EGNOS Programme Department, Directorate of Navigation.

Your primary focus will be on the development, integration and follow-up of the Galileo ground segment network infrastructure, ensuring robust, secure and high-performance connectivity across all mission-critical sites.

## Duties

Your main tasks and responsibilities will include:

* serving as the business and technical officer responsible for the return on investment, governance and compliance of ESA’s investment in the Galileo ground segment network evolutions; * leading and coordinating within ESA and with its partners (the European Commission and EUSPA) the evolution roadmap of the Galileo ground segment network, in line with the project objectives; * coordinating a team of network engineering experts following the Galileo ground segment (i.e. ground mission segment, Galileo security facilities, Galileo control segment and security monitoring) to ensure overall consistency; * coordinating with the ESA ground segment platform engineers to ensure an integrated and secure ground segment infrastructure solution; * translating the ground segment network evolution roadmap into high-level requirements and backlog items to be implemented by ESA’s industrial suppliers, taking account of security, performance and operational aspects; * steering the ESA industrial suppliers developing the Galileo ground segment in accordance with the needs expressed and project priorities using the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe); * accepting network deliveries from ESA’s industrial suppliers; * supporting the adoption and correct implementation of the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) within the network development activities and contributing to organisational changes as needed; * coordinating with other project functions including product assurance, safety and security activities; * providing expert technical support and consultancy to ESA projects and studies in the field of ground segment network engineering; * participating in feasibility studies, project reviews and procurement proposal evaluations related to network infrastructure; * identifying and resolving critical network development issues; * contributing to the definition of technology development requirements and work plans for network-related technology programmes; * managing R&D activities for both short- and long-term network needs; * fostering innovation in network architectures and technologies; * conducting laboratory activities as required; * monitoring scientific and technological trends in network engineering and maintaining state-of-the-art expertise; * contributing to the dissemination of results and knowledge transfer across the Agency.

## Technical competencies

Strong background and experience in the development and procurement of network-intensive ground systems, including cyber security- and security-related aspects

Solid experience in the management and monitoring of industrial activities, including participation in technical reviews

## Behavioural competencies

## Education and professional experience

A master’s degree in telecommunications engineering, computer science, networking or aerospace is required for this post.Alternatively, candidates with a bachelor’s degree, complemented by an additional four (4) years of relevant professional experience can be considered.

## Additional requirements

* background and experience in several of the following fields: * Satellite constellation systems ground segment development * Global navigation systems (e.g. Galileo, GNSS signals and associated receiver technologies and standards) * Network security architecture

* at least five years of technical experience in a directly related field; * knowledge and experience of the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe); * familiarity with team collaboration tools (JIRA, Confluence, or similar); * ability to work in a fast-paced, project-driven environment, set priorities and present solutions clearly; * strong interpersonal, communication, technical, analytical, organisational and reporting skills; * proactive attitude, problem-solving mindset and interest in innovative network technologies.

Application timeline

This vacancy was first listed on 13 July 2026, 13 days ago.

The application deadline is 16 August 2026, 19 days from today. Late applications are not accepted, so submit through the official EU Careers portal well in advance.

Last verified against the EU Careers feed on 24 July 2026 (2 days ago).

Where to learn more

For headcount, mission, and other open vacancies at ESA see the ESA institution page; for the cost of living, correction coefficient, and other postings in Noordwijk see our Noordwijk location page.

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