EO Security Applications Engineer
LocationESRIN, Frascati, Italy DescriptionEarth Observation Security Applications Engineer in the Industrial Competitiveness Section, Green Solutions Division, Science Applications and Climate Department, Directorate of Earth Observation Programmes.
DutiesYou will be responsible for building up the increased use of civilian EO capabilities, in line with the ESA Convention, in all security and resilience domains in the framework of the ERS programme. This will include law enforcement (environmental crime, crimes against humanity, proliferation, organised crime and terrorism), intelligence analysis, actions addressing fragility, conflict and violence, hybrid threats and civil/military cooperation in Earth observation.
Your responsibilities will include:engaging key stakeholders from the law enforcement/security community, identifying opportunities for strategic collaboration at international and national level;building awareness and acceptance of civilian EO capabilities among law enforcement/security-sector stakeholders to foster longer-term adoption, consolidating their information requirements;identifying and addressing structural impediments to the uptake of civilian EO-based products and services in the law enforcement/security domain;defining and implementing innovative projects to foster the use of civilian EO, in particular private sector systems, in this domain;defining and implementing innovative projects to combine EO data with non-EO datasets, new architectures (e.g. edge processing) and advanced processing methods (including AI) to address emerging needs from security stakeholders;assessing EO science and applications developments (data analytics, artificial intelligence, etc.)
regarding the exploitation potential for the law enforcement/security domain;cooperating with other ESA teams involved in industrial innovation to address evolving priorities in this domain;liaising with the other divisions and departments involved with the ERS-EO Element 1 activities and the ERS-EO Element 2 Clusters where appropriate;contributing to ESA communication efforts promoting EO results, mission achievements and EO benefits for society;supervising and supporting the work of Young Graduate Trainees, National Trainees and Research Fellows.
Technical competenciesExperience in the application of satellite/airborne EO with stakeholders from the security domain in Europe and worldwideKnowledge of European and Global law enforcement/security environmentsExperience in setting up and implementing projects involving exploitation of Earth observation dataBehavioural competenciesResult Orientation Operational Efficiency Fostering Cooperation Relationship Management Continuous Improvement Forward Thinking For more information, please refer to ESA Core Behavioural Competencies guidebookEducation and professional experienceA master's degree in engineering, Earth science, computer science, applied physics or data science is required for this post together with, in principle, six years of relevant professional experience.
Additional requirementsSpecialist experience of working in the one of the following areas would be an advantage: law enforcement, fragile states,
civil-military cooperationStrong problem-solving skills to deal with day-to-day operational challengesStrong results orientation with ability to set priorities and present practical solutions orally and in writingDiversity, 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. At the Agency we value diversity, and we welcome people with disabilities. Whenever possible, we seek to accommodate individuals with disabilities by providing the necessary support at the workplace. The Human Resources Department can also provide assistance during the recruitment process. If you would like to discuss this further, please contact us via email at (email hidden).
Important Information and DisclaimerIn 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. Additionally, successful candidates will need to undergo basic screening before appointment, which will be conducted by an external background screening service, in compliance with the European Space Agency's security procedures.
Note that ESA is in the process of 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
DutiesYou will be responsible for building up the increased use of civilian EO capabilities, in line with the ESA Convention, in all security and resilience domains in the framework of the ERS programme. This will include law enforcement (environmental crime, crimes against humanity, proliferation, organised crime and terrorism), intelligence analysis, actions addressing fragility, conflict and violence, hybrid threats and civil/military cooperation in Earth observation.
Your responsibilities will include:engaging key stakeholders from the law enforcement/security community, identifying opportunities for strategic collaboration at international and national level;building awareness and acceptance of civilian EO capabilities among law enforcement/security-sector stakeholders to foster longer-term adoption, consolidating their information requirements;identifying and addressing structural impediments to the uptake of civilian EO-based products and services in the law enforcement/security domain;defining and implementing innovative projects to foster the use of civilian EO, in particular private sector systems, in this domain;defining and implementing innovative projects to combine EO data with non-EO datasets, new architectures (e.g. edge processing) and advanced processing methods (including AI) to address emerging needs from security stakeholders;assessing EO science and applications developments (data analytics, artificial intelligence, etc.)
regarding the exploitation potential for the law enforcement/security domain;cooperating with other ESA teams involved in industrial innovation to address evolving priorities in this domain;liaising with the other divisions and departments involved with the ERS-EO Element 1 activities and the ERS-EO Element 2 Clusters where appropriate;contributing to ESA communication efforts promoting EO results, mission achievements and EO benefits for society;supervising and supporting the work of Young Graduate Trainees, National Trainees and Research Fellows.
Technical competenciesExperience in the application of satellite/airborne EO with stakeholders from the security domain in Europe and worldwideKnowledge of European and Global law enforcement/security environmentsExperience in setting up and implementing projects involving exploitation of Earth observation dataBehavioural competenciesResult Orientation Operational Efficiency Fostering Cooperation Relationship Management Continuous Improvement Forward Thinking For more information, please refer to ESA Core Behavioural Competencies guidebookEducation and professional experienceA master's degree in engineering, Earth science, computer science, applied physics or data science is required for this post together with, in principle, six years of relevant professional experience.
Additional requirementsSpecialist experience of working in the one of the following areas would be an advantage: law enforcement, fragile states,
civil-military cooperationStrong problem-solving skills to deal with day-to-day operational challengesStrong results orientation with ability to set priorities and present practical solutions orally and in writingDiversity, 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. At the Agency we value diversity, and we welcome people with disabilities. Whenever possible, we seek to accommodate individuals with disabilities by providing the necessary support at the workplace. The Human Resources Department can also provide assistance during the recruitment process. If you would like to discuss this further, please contact us via email at (email hidden).
Important Information and DisclaimerIn 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. Additionally, successful candidates will need to undergo basic screening before appointment, which will be conducted by an external background screening service, in compliance with the European Space Agency's security procedures.
Note that ESA is in the process of 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