QG007,008 (POOL): Technical Officers in GBAD (Lower-Level Air Threats / Passive Air Surveillance Projects) - NATO Support and Procurement Agency (Luxembourg)
About this position
The summary below is published by NATO Support and Procurement Agency on the official vacancy notice. Our own analysis — salary realism, comparable openings, career trajectory, language profile — follows further down the page.
Post No QG007, QG008/ Ref. No 2026_00266, 2026_00267
JOB DESCRIPTION (See link to the full job description in the blue box)
- A Bachelor’s level qualification from a nationally recognised/certified University in a related discipline and 3 years' post-related experience. Alternatively, the lack of a Bachelor’s level qualification may be compensated by the demonstration of a candidate’s particular abilities or experience that is/are of interest to the Agency, and include at least 10 years' extensive and progressive experience in duties related to the function of the post. - Proven track experience in project management with extensive knowledge in methodologies such as PRINCE 2®, PMI or equivalent. - Conceptual thinking with the ability to analyse complex and wide-ranging questions, issues and information, with a structured approach to the problem-solving process, including providing recommended solutions and a proposed way forward. - Ability to deal effectively with personnel at all organisational levels. - Very good analytical, writing, communication skills and the ability to conduct complex operational, compliance and performance assessments. - NATO's official languages are…
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Key responsibilities
According to the vacancy notice, the role centres on the following duties:
- Technical officer responsibilities in GBAD lower-level air threats passive systems
- Project management
- Analysis of complex operational and compliance issues
- Specification and validation activities
- Technical writing
Are you eligible?
Check these requirements from the notice before investing time in an application:
- Education: Bachelor's level qualification from a nationally recognised/certified University in a related discipline, or alternatively at least 10 years' extensive and progressive experience in duties related to the function of the post
- Experience: 3 years' post-related experience (with Bachelor's degree) or 10 years' extensive and progressive experience (without Bachelor's degree). QG007: Minimum five years' experience with passive surveillance Radar, Electro-Optical/Infra-Red (EO/IR) and acoustic sensors. QG008: Minimum five years' experience in Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems (C-UAS) system specifically for small drones (threats flying b…
- Languages: English (fluency…), French (working…)
- Key skills: Project management with PRINCE 2®, PMI or equivalent methodologies, Conceptual thinking and complex problem-solving, Analytical, writing, and communication skills, Personnel management at all organisational levels, Technical writing, QG007: In-depth technical and engineering knowledge of Radio Frequency (RF) Passive Coherent Locator, RF ESM Tracker, RF OTH, acoustic sensors & network, electro-optics & network; multi-sensor; AI processing, QG008: In depth technical and engineering knowledge of mobile C-UAS system including Kinetic, non-kinetic, laser or High-Power Electromagnetic effectors
- Eligibility: Nationals from all Member States. Qualified redundant NATO civilian candidates of the same grade will be considered in priority. Security clearance must be effectable or confirmable rapidly.
Selection process
The notice describes the following selection steps:
- Application screening
- Interviews expected approximately six weeks after application closing date
Contract and working arrangements
Contract duration: Initial three year contract.
Hiring unit: NSPA.
Position details
- Reference
- jrqdak
- Directorate-General
- QG
- Last Verified
- 27 August 2026
Position overview
This is the official EU Careers listing for QG007,008 (POOL): Technical Officers in GBAD (Lower-Level Air Threats / Passive Air Surveillance Projects) at NSPA based in Luxembourg. The vacancy reference is jrqdak. It is hosted by QG, the Directorate-General responsible for this policy area.
Post No QG007, QG008/ Ref. No 2026_00266, 2026_00267
JOB DESCRIPTION (See link to the full job description in the blue box)
- A Bachelor’s level qualification from a nationally recognised/certified University in a related discipline and 3 years' post-related experience. Alternatively, the lack of a Bachelor’s level qualification may be compensated by the demonstration of a candidate’s particular abilities or experience that is/are of interest to the Agency, and include at least 10 years' extensive and progressive experience in duties related to the function of the post. - Proven track experience in project management with extensive knowledge in methodologies such as PRINCE 2®, PMI or equivalent. - Conceptual thinking with the ability to analyse complex and wide-ranging questions, issues and information, with a structured approach to the problem-solving process, including providing recommended solutions and a proposed way forward. - Ability to deal effectively with personnel at all organisational levels. - Very good analytical, writing, communication skills and the ability to conduct complex operational, compliance and performance assessments. - NATO's official languages are English and French. The work of this post requires fluency in English, while working knowledge of French is desirable.
QG007:
- Minimum five years' experience with passive surveillance Radar, Electro-Optical/Infra-Red (EO/IR) and acoustic sensors. - In-depth technical and engineering knowledge of Radio Frequency (RF) Passive Coherent Locator, RF ESM Tracker, RF OTH, acoustic sensors & network, electro-optics & network; multi-sensor; AI processing. - Demonstrated experience in specification and validation activities. - Proficiency in technical writing.
QG008:
- Minimum five years' experience in Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems (C-UAS) system specifically for small drones (i.e. threats flying below 500 feet). - In depth technical and engineering knowledge of mobile C-UAS system including Kinetic, non-kinetic, laser or High-Power Electromagnetic effectors. - Demonstrated experience in specification and validation of C-UAS systems. - Proficiency in technical writing.
WHAT DO WE OFFER?
- Multicultural environment - Initial three year contract with competitive monthly tax-free salary (subject to Article 19 of the Ottawa agreement on exemption of Taxation) - Additional benefits for expatriate staff including expatriation and education allowances (where applicable) and additional home leave - Excellent health coverage - Great work/life balance - Generous annual leave of 6 weeks plus official holidays - Pension Scheme
POST DETAILS
- The successful candidate will be appointed at the lower grade. - Basic monthly salary: - A2 grade: EUR 7 849.98, tax free - before insurance and pension contributions. - A3 grade: EUR 9 674.26, tax free - before insurance and pension contributions.
HOW TO APPLY?
All candidates (internal and external)should refer to the FAQs before applying.
NSPA internal candidates must submit additionally their latest completedperformancereport.
NSPA staff members of the same grade can submit a transfer request till 03 September 2026.
Applications sent via e-mail will be automatically rejected.
All application deadlines are based on the Central European Time (CET) zone.
IMPORTANT NOTES
Qualified redundant NATO civilian candidates of the same grade will be considered in priority.
Interviews are expected to be held approximately six weeks after the application closing date.The Talent Acquisition and Development Office shall let you know in due course the outcome of the screening process.
Moreover, due to the broad interest in NSPA and the large number of potential candidates, telephone or email enquiries cannot be dealt with.
The Agency would appreciate it if addressee countries could provide their support by submitting candidates whose security clearance can be effected (or confirmed) rapidly and who could report for duty as soon as possible after selection.
NSPA as an employer values diverse backgrounds and perspectives and is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and talented workforce. NSPA welcomes applications of nationals from all Member States and strongly encourages women to apply.
EMPLOYMENT STATUS REQUIREMENT FOR CURRENT MILITARY OR ADMINISTRATION POST HOLDERS:
Please note that if you currently hold a military or administration post, you will be required to decide, in accordance with your national authorities' regulations, whether to retire or resign from your post, or apply for special leave from your national authorities. If you are invited to a preliminary interview, you will be asked to indicate your preference at that time as well.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Your application should be submitted in one go and you will not be able to modify your data once submitted.
Application timeline
This vacancy was first listed on 21 August 2026, 7 days ago.
The application deadline is 17 September 2026, 20 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 27 August 2026.
Where to learn more
For headcount, mission, and other open vacancies at NSPA see the NSPA institution page; for the cost of living, correction coefficient, and other postings in Luxembourg see our Luxembourg location page.
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