EO Systems Engineer

Overview EO Systems Engineer at European Space Agency - ESA . Job Requisition ID: 19727 Date Posted: 27 August 2025 Closing Date: 17 September 2025 23:59 CET/CEST Publication: Internal & External Type of Contract: Permanent Directorate: Earth Observation Programmes Workplace: Frascati, IT Grade Band: A2 - A4 Location: ESRIN, Frascati, Italy Duties Your tasks and responsibilities will include: identifying, assessing and implementing innovative ideas for shared platform services and tools, leveraging leading-edge ICT innovation that facilitates EO exploitation from data science to operational information provisioning to green transition stakeholders; managing innovative projects with downstream industry and academia to develop horizontal tools and industrial services to accompany the R&D chain, from science to operational applications, to deliver actionable and timely information for relevant stakeholders in the implementation of the green transition policies and their monitoring; engaging with international activities in the geospatial sector on standardisation and open-source provisioning, for example OGC, OSGeo and community standards such as OpenEO, Zarr and Stack; cooperating with EOP colleagues engaged in related thematic activities; engaging with related ESA and non-ESA activities carried out by national, European and international stakeholders to ensure a coordinated approach, and representing ESA, the Division and the Department in international forums. Technical competencies Knowledge of data integration science, digital technology and cloud-based data platforms Project management, communication and reporting Knowledge of relevant industrial standardisation and open-source initiatives Knowledge of the relevant Earth Observation scientific user communities and/or green transition sectors Experience of the agile development life cycle Behavioural competencies Result Orientation Operational Efficiency Fostering Cooperation Relationship Management Continuous Improvement Forward Thinking Education A master's degree or PhD in a relevant engineering discipline is required for this post. Additional Requirements Five years' experience in job-related development and/or research activities. Diversity, Equity and Inclusiveness ESA is an equal opportunity employer, committed to achieving diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. We therefore welcome applications from all qualified candidates irrespective of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religious beliefs, age, disability or other characteristics. The Human Resources Department can provide assistance during the recruitment process. If you would like to discuss this further, please contact us via email at contact.human.resources@esa.int. Important Information and Disclaimer In principle, recruitment will be within the advertised grade band (A2-A4). However, if the selected candidate has less than four years of relevant professional experience following the completion of the master’s degree, the position may be filled at A1 level. During the recruitment process, the Agency may request applicants to undergo selection tests. Successful candidates will need to undergo basic screening before appointment, conducted by an external background screening service, in compliance with ESA security procedures. Note that ESA is transitioning to a Matrix setup, which could lead to organisational changes affecting this position. The information published on ESA’s careers website regarding working conditions is correct at the time of publication and may not address all questions you would have. Nationality and Languages Please note that applications are only considered from nationals of the following States: Austria, Belgium, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and Canada, Latvia, Lithuania and Slovakia. The working languages of the Agency are English and French; a good knowledge of one of these is required. Knowledge of another Member State language would be an asset. J-18808-Ljbffr

Location: Frascati, Lazio, IT

Posted Date: 9/7/2025