Navigation Systems Evolution Engineer

European Space Agency - ESA

Navigation Systems Evolution Engineer supporting ESA projects and geolocation for Earth and space applications. Contributing expert technical support in positioning, navigation, timing systems and technologies.

Posted 6/18/2026full-timeNoordwijk • 🇳🇱 NetherlandsMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Remote Sensing

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Report to the Head of the Navigation Systems Definition Section
Contribute, lead and/or provide expert technical support to ESA projects, programmes and general studies in the field of positioning, navigation and timing (PNT) and geolocation for Earth and space applications
Support the definition, design and development of PNT system evolutions and covering end-to-end system, architecture, signal, performance, receiver, algorithms and payload system architecture aspects
Lead feasibility studies, project reviews and evaluate procurement proposals
Define technology development requirements and work plans for the Agency’s technology programmes
Contribute to the dissemination of results of activities performed and the transfer of knowledge across the Agency

Requirements

What you’ll need

A master's degree in telecommunications, electronics, aerospace engineering or similar is required for this post
Solid expertise and several years of professional experience in several of the following areas:
GNSS/PNT systems, architecture, signals, performance, algorithms, receiver techniques, payload system architecture and all related technologies
Galileo PRS and non-PRS
LEO-PNT
Deep-space navigation for Moon/Mars/Solar System
RFI monitoring and geolocation
Governmental satellite systems
EO/SAR satellite systems, signals, techniques and payload system architecture
Telecom satellite systems, signals, techniques and payload system architecture
Fused PNT
Integrated PNT/telecom/remote sensing
Signal processing applied to PNT, geolocation, telecom and/or EO/SAR systems and applications
Experience in the design and evolution of ESA and EU navigation/geolocation systems, signals and/or receivers would be considered an asset
Experience of working in international and multidisciplinary environments.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Diversity, Equity and Inclusiveness
Equal opportunity employer
Support for individuals with disabilities

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Hard Skills & Tools

GNSS systemsPNT systemssignal processingreceiver techniquesalgorithmspayload system architecturetelecommunicationsaerospace engineeringgeolocationdeep-space navigation

Soft Skills

leadershiptechnical supportproject reviewsknowledge transferfeasibility studiescommunicationcollaborationproblem-solvingorganizational skillsmultidisciplinary teamwork

Certifications

master's degree in telecommunicationsmaster's degree in electronicsmaster's degree in aerospace engineering