Communication Systems & Technologies Engineer

Provide support to the Agency projects and programs in the area of space system security engineering, with an emphasis on space segment, including system security design, definition and implementation of system security requirements, assessment of vulnerabilities applicable to space systems, recommendation of security mitigations and countermeasures The successful candidate shall be capable to:

• Contribute to the definition, analysis and consolidation of system security requirements.
• Contribute to the definition of security reference architecture for space systems.
• Support system reviews through projects’ lifecycle on security aspects.
• Analyse vulnerabilities, assess their impact and propose suitable security mitigations and countermeasures.
• Analyse evidence of fixes of vulnerabilities.
• Assess Requests for Waivers / Requests for Deviation on security aspects and provide recommendations regarding their acceptability.
• Organise and supervise security audits / vulnerability assessment / penetration testing activities on ESA projects and programs and analysing their results (including analysis of evidences of findings and corrections).
• Propose developments needed to enhance the security of space systems.
• Assist the ESA Technical Officer on Research and Development activities (in the area of security for space) during their lifecycle (writing the Statement of Work, assessing Industry proposals, supporting the implementation).
• Support Project / System Security Officer (PSSO) or Security Officer (SO).
• Support laboratory activities as required.

Requirements

You will have the following qualifications and relevant experience:

• A Master or PhD degree or equivalent in Engineering (preferably in computer science / cyber security, or telecom, or aerospace), with a strong knowledge and experience in Security engineering.
• Knowledge of space systems and ground segment architecture.
• Knowledge on space segment architecture and spacecraft avionics.
• Very good knowledge in security best practices.
• Basic knowledge on applied cryptography.
• Knowledge on Information Security Management Systems.
• Knowledge on CCSDS protocols and standards.
• Knowledge on RF security is considered a plus.
• Candidates must be eligible for security clearance from their national security administration.
• Fluency in English is mandatory; knowledge of another European language is an advantage.